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Best Online Elementary Education Programs in Baltimore, MD (2026)
Baltimore, Maryland has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs. Baltimore has a population of about 577,193. Median household income is $59,623 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area, the top-earning elementary education-related role is Middle School Teacher at a median $79,360 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Elementary Education Schools to Baltimore
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer elementary education programs near Baltimore, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Baltimore city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Maryland schools on the Maryland elementary education page.
Elementary Education Wages Near Baltimore
Baltimore is part of the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area (BLS area code 12580). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Maryland statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,400 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $73,110 |
| Middle School Teacher | $79,360 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $75,943 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $78,350 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $74,976 |
| Teaching Assistant | $36,200 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $34,641 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Baltimore at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 577,193 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $59,623 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 35.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 104.5 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Baltimore-Area Cities With Elementary Education Programs
- Laurel, MD – 19.7 mi away (25,853 pop)
- Annapolis, MD – 23.9 mi away (39,418 pop)
- Bowie, MD – 25.0 mi away (58,393 pop)
- Greenbelt, MD – 26.0 mi away (23,909 pop)
- College Park, MD – 27.3 mi away (32,275 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited elementary education schools are near Baltimore, MD?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs near Baltimore. The closest is Coppin State University in Baltimore, MD (2.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Towson University (5.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying elementary education roles near Baltimore?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying elementary education-related roles near Baltimore are: Middle School Teacher ($79,360), Secondary School Teacher ($78,350), Elementary School Teacher ($76,400). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Maryland statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Laurel instead of Baltimore?
Laurel, MD is 19.7 miles from Baltimore and has its own set of local elementary education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Baltimore an affordable place to study elementary education?
Baltimore’s median household income of $59,623 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Baltimore while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Maryland public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
Learn More About Elementary Education Programs
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Data verified: August 10, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.
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