Maryland Teacher Colleges and Degrees Online Guide
Aspiring Maryland teachers must complete an accredited and approved teacher preparation program to earn certification in the state. This guide is designed to help prospective educators explore their options for teaching schools and degrees in Maryland. Below you’ll find a table of accredited, state-approved teacher preparation programs and curated lists of top-ranked and affordable programs.
Table of Contents
- MD Teacher Preparation Program Comparison
- 11 Affordable MD Bachelor’s in Education Programs
- Top-Ranked Maryland Education Programs
- Best Bachelor’s in Education Programs
- US News Best Graduate Education Programs
- Schools With Associate Degrees in Education
Comparison of Maryland Schools With Teacher Preparation Programs
The table below compares 22 Maryland teacher preparation programs across key factors. All listed institutions are not-for-profit and approved by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). Completing a state-approved program is a key step toward licensure. While Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) accreditation is not required for licensure, we include it because CAEP is a nationally respected accreditor whose standards are recognized or accepted in many states.
Data includes enrollment, completion, and pass rates for traditional and alternative programs, based on the 2024 Title II Report (2022-2023 school year). Traditional programs are usually part of a bachelor’s degree, while alternative certification programs target career changers and may lead to a certificate or master’s degree. Many schools offer both—review our Maryland traditional certification guide and our Maryland alternative certification guide for more. Net price reflects the average annual cost for in-state undergraduates—tuition, books, room and board—minus grants and scholarships.
| State-Approved School | CAEP Accred.?1 | Trad. Teacher Program Enrollment2 | Trad. Teacher Prep Prog. Completers 2 | Trad. Licensing Exams Pass Rate2 | Alt. Teacher Program Enrollment 2 | Alt. Teacher Prep Prog. Completers 2 | Alt. Licensing Exams Pass Rate2 | Net Price3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie State University | Yes | 454 | 45 | 78% | — | — | — | $14,322 |
| Coppin State University | Yes | 18 | 7 | N.Av. | — | — | — | $9,303 |
| Frostburg State University | Yes | 347 | 105 | 70% | — | — | — | $15,970 |
| Goucher College | No | 154 | 21 | 100% | — | — | — | $29,659 |
| Hood College | No | 63 | 24 | 92% | — | — | — | $23,775 |
| Johns Hopkins University | No | 28 | 9 | N.Av. | — | — | — | $25,241 |
| Loyola University Maryland | No | 266 | 34 | 100% | — | — | — | $37,375 |
| Maryland Institute College of Art | No | 25 | 19 | 100% | — | — | — | $45,106 |
| McDaniel College | Yes | 106 | 27 | 71% | — | — | — | $23,913 |
| Morgan State University | Yes | 32 | 19 | N.Av. | — | — | — | $16,651 |
| Mount St. Mary’s University | Yes | 254 | 52 | 74% | — | — | — | $28,111 |
| Notre Dame of Maryland University | Yes | 1076 | 150 | 78% | — | — | — | $20,023 |
| Salisbury University | No | 393 | 173 | 70% | — | — | — | $18,599 |
| St. Mary’s College of Maryland | No | 22 | 18 | 100% | — | — | — | $20,237 |
| Stevenson University | No | 144 | 40 | 97% | — | — | — | $27,770 |
| Towson University | Yes | 1483 | 500 | 82% | — | — | — | $16,082 |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County | Yes | 189 | 71 | 79% | — | — | — | $16,868 |
| University of Maryland-College Park | No | 437 | 204 | 98% | — | — | — | $17,643 |
| University of Maryland-Eastern Shore | No | 33 | 13 | N.Av. | — | — | — | $15,633 |
| University of Maryland-Global Campus | Yes | 108 | 27 | 100% | — | — | — | $17,210 |
| Washington Adventist University | No | — | — | — | — | — | — | $17,820 |
| Washington College | No | 15 | 6 | N.Av. | — | — | — | $29,570 |
- — indicates none or not applicable.
- N.Av. indicates data was not available or pass rates were omitted for confidentiality.
Most Affordable Bachelor’s in Education Programs in Maryland
Our list of the most affordable bachelor’s in education programs is based on the net price per year for undergraduate tuition. Net price is the average cost of attendance after grants and scholarships are applied. These 11 most affordable schools have a net price under $20,000.
- Coppin State University ($9,303)
- Bowie State University ($14,322)
- University of Maryland-Eastern Shore ($15,633)
- Frostburg State University ($15,970)
- Towson University ($16,082)
- Morgan State University ($16,651)
- University of Maryland-Baltimore County ($16,868)
- University of Maryland-Global Campus ($17,210)
- University of Maryland-College Park ($17,643)
- Washington Adventist University ($17,820)
- Salisbury University ($18,599)3
Top-Ranked Schools With Education Programs in Maryland
Best Bachelor’s in Education Programs in Maryland
Our list of the top seven bachelor’s in education programs is based on the traditional pathway pass rate data from the 2024 Title II Reports.
- Goucher College (100%)
- Loyola University Maryland (100%)
- Maryland Institute College of Art (100%)
- St. Mary’s College of Maryland (100%)
- University of Maryland-Global Campus (100%)
- University of Maryland-College Park (98%)
- Stevenson University (97%)2
US News & World Report’s Best Graduate Education Programs 2025
- Johns Hopkins University (#14)
- University of Maryland-College Park (#24 tie)
- Bowie State University (#132 tie)
- Towson University (#153 tie)
- Frostburg State University (#217 tie)4
Schools With Associate Degrees in Education
While a bachelor’s degree is the minimum educational level required to qualify for state certification, an associate degree can be the first step toward a career in education. It can qualify graduates for careers in non-licensed roles in early childhood education, after-school care, and related areas. The credits earned from an accredited associate degree program can also typically be transferred toward a bachelor’s degree. The 17 Maryland schools below offer associate degrees in education.3 Schools with an asterisk (*) also offer four-year teaching programs and/or alternative route to certification programs.
- Allegany College of Maryland
- Anne Arundel Community College*
- Baltimore City Community College
- Carroll Community College
- Cecil College
- Chesapeake College
- College of Southern Maryland
- Community College of Baltimore County
- Frederick Community College
- Garrett College
- Hagerstown Community College
- Harford Community College
- Howard Community College
- Montgomery College*
- Prince George’s Community College
- Washington Adventist University*
- Wor-Wic Community College
References:
1. Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP): https://caepnet.org/provider-search
2. US Department of Education 2024 Title II Report: https://title2.ed.gov/Public/Home.aspx
3. National Center for Education Statistics College Navigator: https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
4. US News & World Report Best Graduate Education Schools 2025: https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-education-schools/edu-rankings