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2026 Nursing Schools in Maryland

Browse 29 nursing schools in Maryland. Compare programs, tuition, completion rates, and quality scores. Rankings are based on our Ranking Methodology — a 100-point composite score across 6 weighted categories.

#3 Best Nursing School Private, Non-Profit Baltimore, MD

Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland holds the #3 spot among the nation's nursing schools. Graduates earn a median of $87,555 within ten years.

$65,230 In-State Tuition
30,210 Students
94% Graduation Rate
15 Programs

Top Maryland Nursing Schools Public Towson, MD

Ranked #19 nationally, Towson University is a public institution in Towson, Maryland. Annual in-state tuition is $11,728.

$11,728 In-State Tuition
19,401 Students
69% Graduation Rate
5 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Owings Mills, MD

Stevenson University is a private nonprofit school in Owings Mills, Maryland offering nursing education. The school reports a 66% graduation rate.

$40,560 In-State Tuition
3,684 Students
66% Graduation Rate
6 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Baltimore, MD

Notre Dame of Maryland University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Baltimore, Maryland with about 1,788 students. Annual in-state tuition is $43,360.

$43,360 In-State Tuition
1,788 Students
55% Graduation Rate
7 Programs

Public Salisbury, MD

Salisbury University is a public institution in Salisbury, Maryland. It offers 8 nursing programs across various degree levels.

$11,084 In-State Tuition
7,025 Students
68% Graduation Rate
8 Programs

Public Hagerstown, MD

A public institution, Hagerstown Community College serves students in Hagerstown, Maryland. Annual in-state tuition is $6,390.

$6,390 In-State Tuition
5,085 Students
36% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Cumberland, MD

Allegany College of Maryland is a public school in Cumberland, Maryland offering nursing education. Graduates earn a median of $38,476 within ten years.

$9,498 In-State Tuition
2,762 Students
40% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public North East, MD

Cecil College is a smaller public institution in North East, Maryland with about 1,749 students. Graduates earn a median of $43,952 within ten years.

$9,090 In-State Tuition
1,749 Students
27% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Largo, MD

Prince George's Community College provides nursing education from its campus in Largo, Maryland. The school reports a 21% graduation rate.

$6,314 In-State Tuition
11,473 Students
21% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Westminster, MD

Based in Westminster, Maryland, Carroll Community College is a public institution. The school reports a 44% graduation rate.

$7,278 In-State Tuition
3,337 Students
44% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Frederick, MD

Hood College is a private nonprofit institution in Frederick, Maryland. Graduates earn a median of $57,089 within ten years.

$47,700 In-State Tuition
2,101 Students
58% Graduation Rate
1 Programs
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Public Frederick, MD

Based in Frederick, Maryland, Frederick Community College is a public institution. Annual in-state tuition is $7,594.

$7,594 In-State Tuition
7,293 Students
34% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Bel Air, MD

Harford Community College provides nursing education from its campus in Bel Air, Maryland. Graduates earn a median of $44,608 within ten years.

$6,432 In-State Tuition
5,067 Students
33% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Wye Mills, MD

A public institution, Chesapeake College serves students in Wye Mills, Maryland. Annual in-state tuition is $6,608.

$6,608 In-State Tuition
2,095 Students
25% Graduation Rate
2 Programs

Public Rockville, MD

Based in Rockville, Maryland, Montgomery College is a public institution. Total enrollment is about 18,800 students.

$10,398 In-State Tuition
18,835 Students
28% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Columbia, MD

Based in Columbia, Maryland, Howard Community College is a public institution. The school reports a 25% graduation rate.

$7,224 In-State Tuition
8,643 Students
25% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Arnold, MD

A public institution, Anne Arundel Community College serves students in Arnold, Maryland. Graduates earn a median of $46,219 within ten years.

$8,354 In-State Tuition
11,481 Students
26% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Baltimore, MD

Morgan State University is a public school in Baltimore, Maryland offering nursing education. Total enrollment is about 10,700 students.

$8,229 In-State Tuition
10,739 Students
44% Graduation Rate
4 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Takoma Park, MD

Washington Adventist University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Takoma Park, Maryland with about 612 students. The school reports a 44% graduation rate.

$26,604 In-State Tuition
612 Students
44% Graduation Rate
4 Programs

Public La Plata, MD

College of Southern Maryland is a public school in La Plata, Maryland offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $7,350.

$7,350 In-State Tuition
5,062 Students
33% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Salisbury, MD

A public institution, Wor-Wic Community College serves students in Salisbury, Maryland. Annual in-state tuition is $7,032.

$7,032 In-State Tuition
2,941 Students
24% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Bowie, MD

Bowie State University is a public institution in Bowie, Maryland. Graduates earn a median of $54,537 within ten years.

$9,218 In-State Tuition
6,353 Students
39% Graduation Rate
7 Programs

Public Baltimore, MD

Coppin State University is a public institution in Baltimore, Maryland. Total enrollment is about 2,210 students.

$7,100 In-State Tuition
2,210 Students
25% Graduation Rate
10 Programs

Public Adelphi, MD

University of Maryland Global Campus in Adelphi, Maryland is a public institution with a 95% graduation rate and over 63,012 students. Graduates earn a median of $65,287 within ten years.

$8,136 In-State Tuition
63,012 Students
95% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Baltimore, MD

With annual in-state tuition at $3,314, Baltimore City Community College in Baltimore, Maryland is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 11% graduation rate.

$3,314 In-State Tuition
4,375 Students
11% Graduation Rate
1 Programs
# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
1 Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD $65,230 94.4% 15
2 Towson University Towson, MD $11,728 68.7% 5
3 Stevenson University Owings Mills, MD $40,560 65.7% 6
4 Notre Dame of Maryland University Baltimore, MD $43,360 55.1% 7
5 Salisbury University Salisbury, MD $11,084 68% 8
6 Hagerstown Community College Hagerstown, MD $6,390 35.6% 1
7 Allegany College of Maryland Cumberland, MD $9,498 39.5% 1
8 Cecil College North East, MD $9,090 27.5% 1
9 Prince George's Community College Largo, MD $6,314 21.3% 1
10 Carroll Community College Westminster, MD $7,278 44.4% 1
11 Hood College Frederick, MD $47,700 58% 1
12 Frederick Community College Frederick, MD $7,594 34.2% 1
13 Harford Community College Bel Air, MD $6,432 33.3% 1
14 Chesapeake College Wye Mills, MD $6,608 24.9% 2
15 Montgomery College Rockville, MD $10,398 27.9% 1
16 Howard Community College Columbia, MD $7,224 24.7% 1
17 Anne Arundel Community College Arnold, MD $8,354 26.5% 1
18 Morgan State University Baltimore, MD $8,229 43.5% 4
19 Washington Adventist University Takoma Park, MD $26,604 44.3% 4
20 College of Southern Maryland La Plata, MD $7,350 32.7% 1
21 Wor-Wic Community College Salisbury, MD $7,032 23.6% 1
22 Bowie State University Bowie, MD $9,218 39.1% 7
23 Coppin State University Baltimore, MD $7,100 24.7% 10
24 University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD $8,136 95.3% 1
25 Baltimore City Community College Baltimore, MD $3,314 10.6% 1

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

Data is sourced from the College Scorecard API and may not reflect the most current information. Please verify details with the school directly.

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