Rankings: Best Maryland Nursing Schools 2026-2027

1

Johns Hopkins University

A 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

2

Towson University

A 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

3

Stevenson University

A- 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

4

Notre Dame of Maryland University

B+ 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

5

Salisbury University

B+ 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

6

Hagerstown Community College

B+ Hagerstown, MD

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

Offering ADN Program

7

Allegany College of Maryland

B+ 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

8

Cecil College

B+ 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

9

Prince George's Community College

B+ 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

10

Carroll Community College

B+ Westminster, MD

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

Offering ADN Program

11

Hood College

B+ 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

12

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Frederick Community College

B+ Frederick, MD

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

Offering ADN Program

13

Harford Community College

B+ 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

14

Chesapeake College

B+ 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

15

Montgomery College

B+ Rockville, MD

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

Offering ADN Program

16

Howard Community College

B+ Columbia, MD

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

Offering ADN Program

17

Anne Arundel Community College

B+ 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

18

Morgan State University

B+ 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

19

Washington Adventist University

B+ 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

20

College of Southern Maryland

B 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

21

Wor-Wic Community College

B Salisbury, MD

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

Offering ADN Program

22

Bowie State University

B 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

23

Coppin State University

B 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

24

University of Maryland Global Campus

B 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

25

Baltimore City Community College

B- 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