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Nursing Schools in Maryland: 2026-2027

Explore and compare 29 top-ranked, accredited schools in Maryland. Our directory combines verified NCLEX-RN pass rates, IPEDS tuition data, and CCNE/ACEN accreditation status with authentic insights from our allnurses community members. Rankings are based on our Ranking Methodology — a 100-point composite score across 6 weighted categories.

Last updated: May 16, 2026
Sources: IPEDS / College Scorecard / Editorial Team

#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.

14 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert

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.

5 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE

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.

6 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP

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.

7 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-MSN-Cert

Public Salisbury, MD

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

8 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD

Public Hagerstown, MD

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

Offering ADN Program

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.

Offering ADN Program

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.

Offering ADN Program

Public Largo, MD

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

Offering ADN Program

Public Westminster, MD

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

Offering ADN Program

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.

Offering BSN Program

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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.

Offering ADN Program

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.

Offering ADN Program

Public Wye Mills, MD

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

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, LPN

Public Rockville, MD

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

Offering ADN Program

Public Columbia, MD

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

Offering ADN Program

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.

Offering ADN Program

Public Baltimore, MD

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

4 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD

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.

4 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

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.

Offering ADN Program

Public Salisbury, MD

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

Offering ADN Program

Public Bowie, MD

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

7 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, Post-MSN-Cert

Public Baltimore, MD

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

10 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

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.

Offering BSN Program

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.

Offering ADN Program

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
1 Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD $65,230 94.4% 14
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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