Moving to an environment that values and emphasizes education isn’t just important for a workforce pipeline. Great education is also important for attracting and retaining employees. Here in Maryland, you’ll find a top-rated school system that lays the foundation for our educated population. Beyond K-12 schools, institutions prepare workers for every ambition or occupation imaginable.
Leading the Way in K-12
Maryland is continuously a front-runner in Education Week’s Quality Counts, an annual analysis of national K-12 school systems. And as the need for fluency in science, technology, engineering and mathematics continues to grow, Maryland’s schools provide the STEM skills expected of the workforce of the future. From highly ranked STEM-focused schools, to the state’s Career and Technology Education (CTE) program, Maryland is meeting workforce priorities and preparing students with in-demand skills.
#7
Percentage of high school seniors scoring at mastery level on AP exams
Source: College Board, Class of 2023.
#1
Best early education system quality
Source: WalletHub, States with the Best & Worst Early Education Systems, 2025.
#4
Percentage of schools ranked in the top 25%
Source: U.S. News and World Report, Best High Schools, 2024.
“The education system here is phenomenal. We’ve got a great talent pool within Maryland.”
Delali Dzirasa CEO, Fearless
Higher Education: Top of the Class
Home to 55 accredited two- and four-year colleges and universities, Maryland’s workforce pipeline is continuously primed with top talent. From leading HBCUs, to universities continually recognized for their innovation, and a robust network of community colleges focusing on in-demand career training, it’s no wonder Maryland has one of the most educated populations.
Heading HBCUs
Powerful State University System
Johns Hopkins University
Robust Network of Community Colleges
#1
Producer of black undergraduates who go on to complete a Ph.D. in natural sciences or engineering (UMBC)
