College Profile

The University of Maryland College of Education is a nationally recognized leader in education. Situated near the nation’s capital, we offer unparalleled opportunities for students to engage in transformative academic, professional and research experiences that address the world’s most pressing challenges. With more than 100 years of excellence and a network of more than 40,000 alums, our college is a powerful community.

FACTS

Academics

3 departments
15 research centers
25+ research labs
75+ academic programs 
21 average class size
5:1 student/faculty ratio 

Faculty
255 faculty members
6 National Academy of Education Members 
2 National Science Foundation Early Career Awards
4 Fulbright Scholars
2 U.S. Department of Education Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) Grants 
1 American Academy of Arts and Sciences Member 
1 American Association for the Advancement of Science Member
5 American Educational Research Association Fellows 
1 Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship 

Student Life
1,321 students
12% first-generation students
42.9% students of color
29 countries and 37 states represented
12 student organizations
87.2% graduation rate
93% of graduates are employed or in graduate school six months after graduation

Research and Impact
$19M in research awards in FY22

*Last updated August 2024