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Registered Nursing Schools in Maryland

In <nil>, 3,694 students earned their Registered Nursing degrees in MD.

A Registered Nursing major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Maryland

Registered Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,640
Associate Degree 1,451
Master’s Degree 580
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, a registered nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of registered nursing majors in Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.1%
  • Black or African American: 25.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.9%
  • White: 49.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Maryland

54,950 people in the state and 3,007,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to registered nursing.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Maryland

A typical salary for a registered nursing grad in the state is $76,820, compared to a typical salary of $75,510 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Maryland that offer registered nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

446 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,244 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.40%. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 40% of the teachers are full time.

326 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
20,856 Total Students

55% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Towson grads earn an average salary of $51,306. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

323 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
32,049 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid.

#4

Stevenson University

Owings Mills
271 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
3,454 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.10%. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,428.

248 Degrees in Major Awarded
15% Graduation Rate
55,323 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.20% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $50,987 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 55% of students receive it.

#6

Montgomery College

Rockville
177 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,284 Total Students

62% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $7,037. The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

174 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,126 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,673. The student loan default rate of 4.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it.

167 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,080 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,794. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 30% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

158 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
4,452 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.70%. It takes the average student 4.57 years to graduate.

152 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,596 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,819. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 36%.

Registered Nursing Careers in MD

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Registered Nurses 11% $75,660
Nursing Instructors and Professors 7% $87,490

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to registered nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Nursing Practice 149
Nursing Science 128
Nursing Administration 95
Mental Health Nursing 27
Critical Care Nursing 4
Public Health Nursing 2
Family Practice Nursing 1

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