Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Schools Concentrating On Elementary School Teachers
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Montgomery College, Towson University, The Community College of Baltimore County, and Prince George's Community College.
Fastest Response From Schools
- Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.
Student Body
- Part-Time: For schools emphasizing part-time studies, consider Coppin State, Morgan State, Bowie State, and UM Eastern Shore.
- Female: For schools particularly welcoming to female students, consider College of Notre Dame of Maryland.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Bowie State, Morgan State, Coppin State, and Prince George's Community College.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Anne Arundel, College of Southern Maryland, Carroll Community College, and Hagerstown Community College.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Johns Hopkins, Maryland Institute, Loyola, and Washington Adventist.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Mount St. Mary's University, UM Eastern Shore, Loyola, and Washington Adventist.
Excellence
- SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at Johns Hopkins, University of Maryland, Loyola, and Maryland Institute.
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Johns Hopkins, University of Maryland, Coppin State, and Morgan State.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Morgan State, Maryland Institute, Mount St. Mary's University, and Loyola.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
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Morgan State University • Baltimore, MD
Studying Elementary Education (completion in 2002)
• 7/30/2011
"My overall college experience was very fulfilling. I was provided the best academic knowledge and was rewarded with an awesome personal experience."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I would absolutely recommend my school to anyone that is looking for a challenging curriculum and a personal education experience. The camaraderie amongst students and faculty is a wonderful bonus. |
| Program Reputation | 10 | The Education Department has a strong reputation for producing scholars that are prepared and qualified to enter the classroom upon graduation. Morgan State University has a highly ranked program. |
| Program Quality | 10 | I am extremely satisfied with my school's education department because I entered my field with the training, knowledge, and resources necessary to be the best in my area of expertise. The success I achieve in my classroom is due to the thorough training I received in my undergraduate classes. |
| Instruction | 10 | I believe each class I was prescribed to take was a necessary class that was tailored to ensure my success in the classroom. The notes I took in class proved to be an excellent tool of reference once I entered a classroom of my own. |
| How Difficult | 7 | The amount of work proved to be a challenge to complete within a certain time frame. The work itself was not too easy or too difficult, rather it was tedious and time consuming. I was challenged not only by time but by content. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | There was a good mix between hands-on and book learning. Every situation that allowed for hands on activities and explorations was provided. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 5 | Classes were geared towards morning or evening availability. The afternoons were to be spent in the field which did not leave much room for flexibility. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | There was an abundance of support and materials. The department was able to keep up with advances in technology and literature. There were qualified tutors and study groups available to students. |
| Social Life | 10 | As a member of the Student Government Association, I was able to see first hand all of the organized events that were available to students. There were plenty of groups that would appeal to all, from the social, the religious, the political, to the educational. |
| Placement Services | 10 | When I graduated, my class had a 99% placement rate. The school provided job fairs and had a relationship with school districts across the state. |
| Alumni Network | 10 | The graduate advisors, professors, and staff were always available to discuss student concerns, both personal and academic. Their schedules were posted and adhered to daily. |
University Of Maryland • College Park, MD
Studying Elementary Education And TESOL (completion in 2008)
• 11/22/2011
"Really liked my school. We had great resources, professors and curriculum."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | There are a lot of options. They have a large campus and there's something for everyone. |
| Program Reputation | 9 | People come from all over the world to go to UMCP and we have many world famous professors. |
| Program Quality | 8 | Great professors. Rigorous learning environment. |
| Instruction | 5 | I had a lot of theory, but very little real life application. The real world of teaching wasn't what I had expected it to be. |
| How Difficult | 8 | It's a rigorous program with high expectations. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Most of our courses were in class and interactive. There were a lot of opportunities for class discussions and online sharing. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 9 | They offered online courses. I took night and summer classes. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | They had a great electronic library system and a great selection at the library. |
| Social Life | 7 | I met a lot of really great people. There were many opportunities for gatherings and social events. |
| Placement Services | 2 | I did not receive any support when applying for jobs. There was no help from the advisors. |
| Alumni Network | 3 | I have had very little contact with the university since graduation. I periodically receive magazines and donation requests. |
University Of Maryland • College Park, MD
Studying Education (completion in 2007)
• 12/4/2011
"I am very satisfied with my school. It was a great school."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | Yes! University of Maryland has a great education department! |
| Program Reputation | 10 | I think my school has a great reputation concerning the education major. It is very good. |
| Program Quality | 10 | I think my college has a great education program. I am very satisfied with it. |
| Instruction | 10 | The quality of instruction was very good. I learned a lot and the curriculum was very relevant too. |
| How Difficult | 5 | The workload wasn't that bad and it wasn't too challenging. At times though, it was very challenging. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | My school was a mix between hands on and book learning. And I really liked it that way! | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | My school is very flexible. There was options to take morning OR evening classes. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | My school's academic facilities are very good. It had a huge library and lots of computers and resources. |
| Social Life | 10 | My social experience was very good. There was a lot of spirit and fun, organized parties. |
| Placement Services | 5 | The school's job assistance and career service was okay. It could have been better though. |
| Alumni Network | 10 | The school has great alumni and support. I love it! |
McDaniel College • Westminster, MD
Studying Curriculum And Instruction (completion in 2001)
• 1/6/2012
"The options available regarding course locations were very nice. I would have appreciated more challenging coursework."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | McDaniel has a well-established program. Its flexibility and variety of courses were very appealing. |
| Program Reputation | 6 | In my community, the school is recognized as having a solid teacher education program. It's not the most prestigious, hence the lower score. |
| Program Quality | 10 | McDaniel has an excellent teacher education program. It also allowed for off-campus courses, providing flexibility for full-time teachers. |
| Instruction | 10 | Courses were designed to be relevant to classroom situations. I learned many new strategies to use in my classroom. |
| How Difficult | 5 | Given that I was teaching full-time while taking classes for my master's degree, I was familiar with some of the strategies already. The lesson planning aspect was already very familiar to me. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Every course included opportunities to collaborate with peers. We were also developing lessons and strategies that were directly applicable to the classroom. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | I was able to take courses at night and on the weekends. Courses were also off campus and closer to my home. |
| Academic Facilities | 5 | I was off campus, so it was a bit more difficult to use the libraries and such. The professors were very good about maintaining contact and providing support. |
| Social Life | It was difficult to participate in the extracurriculars, because I was working full-time and was off campus. I haven't received much information on social opportunities since I graduated. | |
| Placement Services | I already had a job when I attended McDaniel. | |
| Alumni Network | 5 | I receive emails on occasion, but nothing regularly. I live far from campus, so I don't regularly visit. |
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