Education, General master's degree programs in Maryland
Compare 7 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Maryland
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore · Debt not reported$73,3502Notre Dame of Maryland UniversityBaltimore · Debt not reported$72,4803Goucher CollegeBaltimore · Debt not reported$70,8674University of Maryland-Baltimore CountyBaltimore · Debt not reported$69,8225Salisbury UniversitySalisbury · Debt not reported$66,0396Frostburg State UniversityFrostburg · Debt not reported$63,2237Towson UniversityTowson · Debt not reported$61,994
CAREER CONTEXT IN MD
What related occupations pay in Maryland
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
25-1081Education Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $78,820
- Middle 50% wage range
- $50,740–$97,460
- State employment
- 870
- Projected growth
- +2.5%
- Annual openings
- 5,300
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Maryland; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore | $73,350 | Not available |
| 2 | Notre Dame of Maryland University | Baltimore | $72,480 | Not available |
| 3 | Goucher College | Baltimore | $70,867 | Not available |
| 4 | University of Maryland-Baltimore County | Baltimore | $69,822 | Not available |
| 5 | Salisbury University | Salisbury | $66,039 | Not available |
| 6 | Frostburg State University | Frostburg | $63,223 | Not available |
| 7 | Towson University | Towson | $61,994 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Education, General in Maryland
What do Education, General master's degree graduates earn in Maryland?
Across 7 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $69,822 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.
Which Maryland colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Johns Hopkins University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.