Johns Hopkins University School of Education

What Johns Hopkins University School of Education does

Johns Hopkins University School of Education is a private graduate school within Johns Hopkins University, a research university established in 1876 and headquartered at 2800 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD, with an additional facility in Washington, D.C. The school serves approximately 1,250 graduate students per year, drawn from more than 40 countries, supported by 80+ full-time faculty and an alumni network of 24,000+ education leaders. Its academic portfolio spans two doctoral programs (PhD in Education, online EdD), nine master's programs across counseling, education policy, special education, learning design and technology, international teaching, and the health professions, plus post-master's certificates. Five dedicated research centers — the Center for Research and Reform in Education (CRRE), Center for Safe and Healthy Schools (CSHS), Center for Social Organization of Schools (CSOS), Center for Technology in Education (CTE), and Institute for Education Policy — collectively account for $25.5M in annual research expenditures and generate evidence-based solutions such as the Maryland Transition Digital Portfolio, Early Learning Assessment, and program evaluation services.

The school's revenue model is tuition-driven with auxiliary administrative and research funding streams. Per-credit tuition is tiered by program: $1,195 per credit for general master's, $1,425 for the MS in Counseling, $1,905 for the MS in Education Policy, $2,000 for the MEHP, and $2,315 for the EdD. PhD students receive a four-year full-tuition fellowship, stipend, and health insurance. The ITGL international program is priced as a unit at $67,155–$71,225 with a $10,000 enrollment deposit. Additional revenue includes one-time application ($80 degree / $25 non-degree), registration ($175/semester), matriculation ($500 EdD), and graduation ($175) fees. Grants (e.g., $1M Maryland Department of Health grant for Vision for Baltimore) and federal financial aid processed through FAFSA school code E00475 supplement tuition. Distribution combines fully online, in-person (Homewood and Washington D.C.), and hybrid formats across global audiences.

Community-embedded programs anchor the school's impact model: the Henderson-Hopkins partnership school ($43M investment) operates as a Pre-K–8 lab school, the Vision for Baltimore initiative has screened 64,000+ students and dispensed 18,000+ eyeglasses across 137 schools, and the National Partnership for Student Success Coalition has supported 323,000 additional adults in tutoring and mentoring roles. Recent milestones include the 2026 opening of the newly renovated Education Building, the June 2026 appointment of Catherine P. Bradshaw as dean, the 2025 National Research Center on Advanced Education award, and three faculty named 2026 AERA Fellows — signaling sustained investment in facilities, leadership, and research prestige.

Name

Johns Hopkins University School of Education

Legal name

Johns Hopkins University School of Education

Website

https://education.jhu.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1876

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Johns Hopkins University School of Education is a private graduate school within Johns Hopkins University that offers doctoral, master's, and certificate programs to roughly 1,250 students annually, supported by five research centers and community partnership programs in Baltimore and Washington, D.C.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Graduate Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Graduate Schools of Education (M.Ed., Ed.D., Ph.D.) (EDAHAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA), Educational Psychology & Learning Sciences Programs (EDAHAFAK)

Keywords

• Graduate education programs
• Education research centers
• Teacher preparation programs
• Doctoral education degrees
• Education policy analysis

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Graduate education programs charged per credit or as total program tuition. Multiple tuition tiers based on program type with additional technology fees for online courses. Doctoral programs include PhD fellowships covering tuition, stipend, and health insurance for up to four years.
2. Application and Administrative Fees: One-time application fees ($80 for degree programs, $25 for non-degree), matriculation fees ($500 for EdD), registration fees ($175 per semester), and graduation fees ($175)
3. Financial Aid Services: Federal school code E00475 for FAFSA processing. Students eligible for federal loans, institutional scholarships, state/federal grants, employer tuition assistance, and veteran education benefits

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Johns Hopkins University School of Education is a graduate-level educational institution offering doctoral degrees (PhD in Education, EdD), master's degrees (MS in Counseling, Education Policy, Special Education, International Teaching; MEd in Learning Design and Technology, Health Professions, Teaching Professionals), and post-master's certificates. The school also operates five specialized research centers driving evidence-based education research with $25.5 million in annual research expenditures, and delivers community-impact partnership programs such as Henderson-Hopkins partnership school and Vision for Baltimore vision care initiative.

Product overview

Johns Hopkins University School of Education is a graduate-level educational institution offering a portfolio of academic degree programs, graduate certificates, research centers, and community partnership initiatives. Its academic offerings span doctoral programs (PhD in Education, EdD), master's programs across counseling, education policy, health professions education, learning design and technology, special education, and international teaching, plus post-master's certificates. The institution operates five research centers (CRRE, CSHS, CSOS, CTE, Institute for Education Policy) that drive evidence-based research. Community impact programs include Henderson-Hopkins partnership school, Vision for Baltimore vision care initiative, and Partnership for Student Success tutoring coalition. Student support services encompass academic advising, disability services, mental health services, international student support, writing support, and career/life design counseling. The institution does not offer a commercial software product or SaaS platform; its offerings are exclusively educational programs, research, and community engagement services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Henderson-Hopkins: A partnership elementary/middle school operated in collaboration with Baltimore City Public Schools, serving East Baltimore children from toddlerhood through eighth grade.
• Vision for Baltimore
• TeachingWell
• PREPPEd

Products and services

• Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD) Full-time doctoral program that prepares interdisciplinary scholars to address policy and practice challenges associated with improving pre-K-12 learning outcomes, equipping candidates to become university faculty, researchers, and policymakers. Located in Baltimore; 72 credits.
• Doctor of Education (EdD) Part-time, online doctoral program designed for practicing educators aiming to become transformational leaders. Specializations include urban leadership, entrepreneurial leadership, learning design and technology, or neurodiversity and neuroeducation. 54 credits; recommended summer residencies.
• MS in Counseling Prepares competent, ethical, culturally responsive counselors as leaders and advocates. Two concentrations: Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling. Full-time or part-time; classes in Baltimore with some online; 60 credits. STEM-designated for F-1 visa OPT extension eligibility.
• MS in Education Policy Prepares 21st-century education leaders with skills to shape effective, evidence-based education policies. Focus areas include preK-12 and higher education. Full-time or part-time; online with one week in Washington, DC; 33-36 credits.
• Master of Education in the Health Professions (MEHP) Prepares innovative health professionals as educational leaders in medicine, public health, nursing, or other health fields. Part-time; online; 34.5 credits.
• Master of Education in Learning Design and Technology Equips leaders to shape the future of educational technology and training, leveraging learning sciences, instructional design, and evidence-informed technology. Concentrations include learning experience design, learning engineering for next-generation systems, and AI leadership in education. 30 credits; online.
• Master of Education for Teaching Professionals (TeachingWell) Prepares middle and secondary STEM teachers for 21st-century challenges through evidence-based training and ongoing mentorship. Provides tuition support to participants who commit to teaching in partner school districts for four years post-graduation. Full-time; in-person; 39 credits.
• MS in Special Education Designed for individuals seeking certification as teachers working with students who have disabilities, including emotional disturbances and mild intellectual and learning disabilities. Full-time or part-time; online; 39 credits.
• MS in Special Education - Applied Behavior Analysis Enhances skills of education professionals with a focus area in applied behavior analysis. Candidates learn to design, implement, and evaluate evidence-based ABA practices to positively impact student learning outcomes. Part-time; online; 36 credits.
• MS in Education - International Teaching and Global Leadership Cohort Prepares educators as leaders to innovate and transform schools, systems, and other fast-changing learning environments worldwide. Full-time; classes in Baltimore; 33 or 35 credits.
• MS in Education - Educational Studies (Teach For America and TNTP) Offered in collaboration with Teach For America and TNTP; online master's degree designed for TFA corps members and TNTP fellows, taught by faculty in partnership with exemplary schools. Part-time; online; 39 credits.
• Post-Master's Certificate - Applied Behavior Analysis Prepares students for certification as board-certified behavior analysts and leadership roles in ABA practices and methods. Part-time; online; 21 credits. Optional practicum: 12 credits.
• Post-Master's Certificate - Evidence-Based Teaching in the Health Professions Prepares advanced health professionals as evidence-based teachers, researchers, and leaders. Post-master's; online; 18 credits.
• Center for Research and Reform in Education (CRRE) Pursues expansion of academic understanding of effective strategies in education. Shapes evidence-backed change across schools, districts, and communities through extensive research and evaluation services.
• Center for Safe and Healthy Schools (CSHS) Addresses school safety by designing comprehensive, evidence-backed solutions that uphold student well-being and promote academic success. Leads collaborative efforts involving multidisciplinary experts to ensure secure, nurturing learning environments.
• Center for Social Organization of Schools (CSOS) Has researched how school organization enhances efficacy, inclusivity, and equity for over five decades, improving student outcomes. Engages in collaborative partnerships promoting educational advancements from pre-K to 12th grade.
• Center for Technology in Education (CTE) Develops and deploys innovative, technology-enhanced tools to improve educational and occupational prospects worldwide, fostering successful outcomes for all learners including those with disabilities.
• Institute for Education Policy Unites K-12 educators and policymakers to transform American education through focused research on rigorous curricula, efficient educators, and unique learning environments to reduce achievement gaps.
• Vision for Baltimore Program providing comprehensive vision screenings, eye exams, and vision care services for every Baltimore City public school student in kindergarten through eighth grade.
• Career and Life Design Services Career readiness and life design services including workshops, alumni panels, employer engagement, career advising, and integrative learning. Uses Life Design methodology to help students get curious, imagine possibilities, and craft their professional narrative.

Quantifiable outcome

• Vision for Baltimore provided 10,000 pairs of eyeglasses to Baltimore City students, screened 64,000+ students, and conducted 11,000+ eye exams at 137 schools
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Baltimore City Public SchoolsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Founding partner in Vision for Baltimore program providing comprehensive vision screenings, eye exams, and eyeglasses to K-8 students. Henderson-Hopkins partnership school operated in East Baltimore. Largest producer of new teachers for Baltimore City Public Schools.
• Wilmer Eye Institute (Johns Hopkins Medicine)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical partner providing ophthalmology expertise for Vision for Baltimore program. Led landmark Baltimore Reading and Eye Disease Study (BREDS) that demonstrated connection between vision problems and reading difficulty.
• Baltimore City Health DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic health partner in Vision for Baltimore program providing community health expertise and resources for school-based health interventions.
• Warby ParkercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEyewear partner in Vision for Baltimore program providing prescription eyeglasses to students at no cost, enabling scalable vision care delivery.
• Johns Hopkins Schools of Medicine, Business, Nursing, and Public HealthflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-university collaboration enabling Master of Education in Health Professions (MEHP) program. Combines expertise across disciplines for interprofessional education approaches in clinical training environments.
• Teach For America and TNTPcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollaborative partnership providing online master's degree program specifically designed for TFA corps members and TNTP fellows, taught by top faculty in partnership with exemplar schools.
• National Partnership for Student Success CoalitionflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of nonprofits, higher education institutions, and school districts providing evidence-based supports including tutoring, mentoring, success coaching, and wraparound coordinators. Supported 323,000 additional adults in support roles. Work continues at JHU Everyone Graduates Center.
• Socially Disadvantaged Baltimore City SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership piloting Community Health Worker model training teachers in disadvantaged schools (area deprivation indices 86-91) to address social determinants of health including mental health, food insecurity, and health literacy.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Stanford Graduate School of Education: Stanford GSE offers PhD, EdD, and master's programs in education with a strong research orientation, directly competing for the same doctoral applicants, AERA-recognized faculty, and sponsored research funding as JHU SOE.
• NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development: NYU Steinhardt offers comparable graduate programs in counseling, education policy, teaching, and learning design, competing with JHU SOE for the same East Coast and international applicant pool.
• Boston College Lynch School of Education and Human Development: Lynch School offers doctoral and master's programs in education with a strong research orientation, comparable to JHU SOE in scale, mission, and U.S. News ranking band.
• Teachers College, Columbia University: Teachers College is one of the largest and oldest U.S. graduate schools of education, offering comparable doctoral, master's, and certificate programs across counseling, health-professions education, and learning design — directly competing for applicants and faculty.
• UCLA School of Education and Information Studies: UCLA's Ed&IS offers PhD and master's programs in education, learning design, and counseling, and competes with JHU SOE for international applicants and education technology research positioning.
• Vanderbilt Peabody College of Education and Human Development: Peabody offers top-ranked doctoral and master's programs in education policy, leadership, and teaching, with a research footprint comparable to JHU SOE's five-center model and strong national ranking presence.
• Harvard Graduate School of Education: Harvard's graduate school of education offers doctoral and master's programs in education policy, leadership, and teaching, competing with JHU SOE for the same top-tier graduate applicants, faculty talent, and U.S. News ranking position.
• University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education: Penn GSE offers a similar portfolio of doctoral, master's, and certificate programs in education, including policy, counseling, and teaching tracks, and competes head-to-head with JHU SOE for East Coast graduate students.
• University of Michigan School of Education: Michigan SOE offers a broad portfolio of PhD, EdD, and master's programs and is a top-ranked public-option peer for JHU SOE in research-doctorate training and education policy.
• University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Education: UW-Madison School of Education is a top-ranked public graduate school of education with comparable doctoral and master's programs in counseling, policy, and learning sciences, competing with JHU SOE for research talent and rankings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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