Harford Community College ranked 30th among Maryland post-secondary institutions for coach salaries in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
The college paid its coaches an average salary of $7,040, with the top coaching salary being $7,170.
The University of Maryland-College Park led the state with the highest average coaching salary in 2024, at $891,815.
Maryland’s post-secondary coaches earned an average salary of $83,091 in 2024, marking a 6% rise from $78,368 the previous year.
A Knight Commission report projects that within a decade, some Power 5 football coaches will earn more than their schools spend on scholarships and medical care for all athletes. The study estimates more than $1 billion in new annual revenue from the expanded College Football Playoff and media rights deals. By 2032, nearly half of public Power 5 schools could reach this ‘crossover point.’
Incomplete data provided by post-secondary institutions can sometimes skew salary data.
| Institution | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| The University of Maryland-College Park | $891,815 |
| Towson University | $158,302 |
| Morgan State University | $117,317 |
| Loyola University Maryland | $113,990 |
| The University of Maryland-Baltimore County | $112,430 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $89,740 |
| The University of Maryland Eastern Shore | $79,700 |
| Coppin State University | $74,642 |
| Salisbury University | $67,975 |
| Bowie State University | $58,467 |
Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
