Maryland Teacher Colleges and Degrees Online Guide

This guide to teacher preparation programs in Maryland is designed for aspiring teachers looking to obtain a teaching degree in the state. There are several teaching schools in Maryland that prepare students for a career in the classroom as well as for advanced educator positions. Scroll down to find more information on the various options for teaching degrees in Maryland as well as lists of top-rated teaching programs, a table of accredited, state-approved teacher preparation programs, and student reviews. Whether you’re a first-time college student or just looking to change careers, this guide can help you find a program that is right for your personal career goals as a future educator.

Quick Facts

• There are 38 colleges and universities with teacher degree programs in Maryland.¹
• 18 colleges and universities offer an associate’s degree in education.*¹
• 18 colleges and universities offer a bachelor’s degree in education.*¹
• 22 colleges and universities offer a master’s or advanced degree in education.*¹
• 5 schools ranked in Kiplinger’s Best College Values 2019.²
• 1 school ranked in Princeton Review’s Great Schools for Education Majors 2020.³
• 5 schools ranked in US News & World Report’s Best Graduate Education Programs 2019.⁴
• 5 schools ranked in US News & World Report’s Best Online Graduate Education Programs 2019.⁵
• 16 not-for-profit teacher programs are accredited by the NCATE, TEAC, or CAEP.

*For not-for-profit colleges and universities with teacher degree programs.

Top-Ranked Schools with Education Programs in Maryland

Kiplinger’s Best College Values 2019*

• Johns Hopkins University (#34)
• University of Maryland-College Park (#91)
• University of Maryland-Baltimore County (#191)
• St. Mary’s College of Maryland (#214)
• Salisbury University (#247)

*Institution-wide ranking.

Princeton Review’s Great Schools for Education Majors 2020

• Goucher College

US News & World Report’s Best Graduate Education Programs 2019

• Johns Hopkins University (#7 tie)
• University of Maryland-College Park (#32)
• Towson University (#104 tie)
• Bowie State University (#170 tie)
• Frostburg State University (#195-258)

US News & World Report’s Best Online Graduate Education Programs 2019

• Frostburg State University (#126 tie)
• McDaniel College (#154 tie)
• Towson University (#159 tie)
• Morgan State University (#205 tie)
• Stevenson University (#222 tie)

Comparison of Teacher Preparation Programs

We have designed the following table to help you compare teacher preparation programs in Maryland according to various factors. All of the schools included are not-for-profit institutions approved by the Maryland State Department of Education for the preparation of teachers. Completing a state-approved teacher preparation program is an important step towards earning licensure.

While accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) is not a requirement for licensure, it is included in the following table as CAEP provides a highly-regarded accreditation that is accepted in many states. Read more about the CAEP, NCATE, and TEAC accrediting bodies. We have also included rankings from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), a research and policy group that scores teacher preparation programs at the national level using key standards chosen to measure students’ preparation for success in teaching. For further information on the NCTQ’s program rankings, please see the notes below the table.

You will also find data on teacher preparation program enrollment, completion, and licensing exam pass rates by institution for the 2017-2018 academic year in this table. These data points are collected from annual US Department of Education records under Title II (Teacher Quality) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), which provides for reporting that holds institutions and state departments of education accountable for increasing academic achievement through improvements in teacher quality.

Programs that are not ranked, or for which data is not available, in a given category are denoted as “-“.

*The NCTQ rated undergraduate elementary teaching programs in 2016 and undergraduate secondary teaching programs in 2017 by national percentile based on their overall scores on the NCTQ’s standards for teacher education. Schools that do not provide data on all key standards or that fall below the top 50% of schools nationally are not included by the NCTQ in their ratings. Visit the NCTQ website for more information on its standards and methodologies.
**Net price is per year for undergraduate tuition as calculated by the National Center for Education Statistics based on the cost of attendance (tuition, books, room and board, and related expenses) for students who qualify for in-state tuition and fees, less the average financial aid award (including grants and scholarships).

Profiles of Well-Known Schools

University of Maryland: The University of Maryland offers first-rate educational programs for students matriculating majors within the educational industry. The UM College of Education offers quality coursework and student learning experiences grounded in intensive research and best practices formed through years of experience. The College consists of the following departments: Counseling, Higher Education and Special Education; Human Development and Quantitative Methodology; and Teaching, Learning, Policy, and Leadership. The National Council accredits all educational programs for Accreditation of Teacher Education, Maryland State Department of Education, American Psychological Association, Council on Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Professions, and Council on Rehabilitation Education. The College’s programs are highly ranked as stated by US News & World Report including the number one ranked Department of Counseling and Personnel Services. Other highly ranked programs include Educational Psychology, Higher Education Administration, and Rehabilitation Counseling.

Coppin State University: Coppin State University’s School of Education is located in Baltimore, Maryland. The School has been accredited consecutively since 1962 and continues to enjoy an outstanding reputation for a rigorous curriculum and outstanding results for students. The CSU Department of Education has a very rich history of educating the best teachers in the state and country. The Department was founded in 1900 serving the needs of aspiring teachers in Baltimore City. The Department’s mission is to build and train leaders that are second to none at facilitating the learning process to students of all ages and abilities. The faculty and staff members of the CSU Department of Education strongly feel the best educators are excellent planners, cogent communicators, reflective decision makers and lifelong learners. The academic units making up the School of Education include Adult and General Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Health and Human Performance, and Special Education. Degrees are readily available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Schools with Teaching Degree Programs in Maryland

Anne Arundel Community College*
101 College Pkwy
Arnold, MD 21012-1895
(410) 777-2222
www.aacc.edu

Bowie State University
14000 Jericho Park Rd
Bowie, MD 20715-9465
(301) 860-4000

Cecil College*
One Seahawk Dr
North East, MD 21901-1999
(410) 287-6060

Coppin State University
2500 West North Ave
Baltimore, MD 21216-3698
(410) 951-3000
www.coppin.edu

Frederick Community College*
7932 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702-2964
(301) 846-2400
www.frederick.edu

Harford Community College*
401 Thomas Run Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015-1698
(410) 836-4000

Hood College
401 Rosemont Ave
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 663-3131
https://www.hood.edu/

Student Review: “I really enjoyed my time at Hood College in their Teacher Preparation program. It was very clear that the professors were knowledgeable and well connected to the school systems in the state of Maryland and also in D.C. The professors were engaged in the community which significantly supported the experiences that I was able to have while attending as a member of the program. The professors also cared so deeply for each student, as Hood is a smaller college. This allowed me to schedule one on one time with them as needed to get any of my questions answered and to support my development as an educator. I loved that you are able to start field experience right away, giving you more time in the classroom and more time to observe others who excel at this craft. The hands-on teaching experiences that were arranged for me were so valuable and have helped me get to where I am in my career today.” -Student at Hood College

Johns Hopkins University
3400 N Charles St Mason Hall
Baltimore, MD 21218-2688
(410) 516-8000
https://www.jhu.edu/

Student Review: “It was an online program which made it a little more difficult to cultivate strong relationships with individuals; other than that, however, I really enjoyed my time as a student at Johns Hopkins. The courses were rigorous, the professors were very responsive, and I learned a lot about the field of education and about teaching. What I liked most about the program was that it was fur current teachers. For that reason, a lot of what we had to do in “class” were case studies of students that we were working with. Therefore, I was able to use my graduate program to connect more with my students and to create in-depth analyses of what we were learning in school.” -Student at Johns Hopkins University

Loyola College of Maryland
4501 N Charles St
Baltimore, MD 21210-2699
(410) 617-2000

Maryland Institute College of Art
1300 Mount Royal Ave
Baltimore, MD 21217-4134
(410) 669-9200
www.mica.edu

McDaniel College
2 College Hill
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 848-7000

Morgan State University
1700 East Cold Spring Ln
Baltimore, MD 21251-0001
(443) 885-3333
www.morgan.edu

Mount St. Mary’s University
16300 Old Emmitsburg Rd
Emmitsburg, MD 21727-7799
(301) 447-6122
www.msmary.edu

Notre Dame of Maryland University
4701 N Charles St
Baltimore, MD 21210-2476
(410) 435-0100
www.ndm.edu

Salisbury University
1101 Camden Ave
Salisbury, MD 21801-6862
(410) 543-6000
www.salisbury.edu

Towson University
8000 York Rd
Towson, MD 21252-0001
(410) 704-2000
https://www.towson.edu/

Student Review: “Since enrolling at Towson University to major in teaching, I can truly say that I have grown, not only intelligence wise, but I’ve grown as a human being. That may sound like a corny line, but it’s the truth and I give all credit to my professors who did an amazing job teaching their curriculum. While the curriculum itself is very challenging at times, I find that once I do well on a homework assignment or an exam, it really feels rewarding and has me feeling good about myself. I will be graduating from college this May and I’m actually somewhat disappointed. The professors and students I have met while attending Towson University have transformed me into the person I am today. I entered Towson as an immature boy, unsure of what my future held and I am leaving a man, who is confident in his abilities to apply what I learned and help others get to the point where I am.” -Brendan M., student at Towson University

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, MD 21250
(410) 455-1000
www.umbc.edu

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD 20742
(301) 405-1000
www.umd.edu

University of Maryland-Eastern Shore
J.T. Williams Hall
Princess Anne, MD 21853-1299
(410) 651-2200
www.umes.edu

Washington Adventist University
7600 Flower Ave
Takoma Park, MD 20912
(800) 835-4212
www.wau.edu

An asterisk (*) denotes a two-year or certificate program in education. While a two-year degree will not qualify graduates for teacher certification, it can be a good starting point for a teaching career. To learn more about what you can do with this degree, see our guide to associate’s degrees in education.

References:
1. National Center for Education Statistics College Navigator: https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
2. Kiplinger’s Best College Values: https://www.kiplinger.com/tool/college/T014-S001-best-college-values-college-finder/index.php#Tile
3. The Princeton Review. The Best 385 Colleges, 2020 Edition. The Princeton Review, 2019.
4. US News & World Report Best Graduate Education Schools 2019: https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-education-schools/edu-rankings
5. US News & World Report Best Online Graduate Education Schools 2019: https://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/education/rankings
6. Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP): http://caepnet.org/provider-search
7. National Council on Teacher Quality Teacher Preparation Program Review: https://www.nctq.org/review/home
8. US Department of Education 2018 Title II Reports: https://title2.ed.gov/Public/Home.aspx