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2023 Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Maryland

9 Schools Ranked
$15,471 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$26,257 Avg Student Debt

It's not easy to decide which nursing program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamp that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Nursing Degree Search has created the Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Maryland to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 9 schools in Maryland to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for nursing students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school us, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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Top Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Maryland

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Frostburg State University

Frostburg, Maryland
$9,594 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,481 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Frostburg State University the best school in Maryland for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree.

In-state students pay an average of $9,594 in tuition and fees if they attend Frostburg State full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $24,080. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,481 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Frostburg State. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 86% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#2

Towson University

Towson, Maryland
$10,464 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,133 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Towson University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Maryland.

In-state students pay an average of $10,464 in tuition and fees if they attend Towson full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $25,516. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,133 in student loans.

Towson does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#3

Stevenson University

Stevenson, Maryland
$38,168 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,754 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 9 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, Stevenson University landed the # 3 spot on the list.

Stevenson does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $38,168. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,754 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Stevenson. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 77% took at least some of their classes online.

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#4

Salisbury University

Salisbury, Maryland
$10,188 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,988 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Salisbury University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland list.

Full-time students from Maryland pay an average of $10,188 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Salisbury. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $20,458. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,988 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Salisbury. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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$7,704 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,230 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Maryland Global Campus. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UMGC is $7,704. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,336. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,230 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UMGC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 92% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#6

Bowie State University

Bowie, Maryland
$8,562 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,449 Avg Student Debt

Bowie State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list.

In-state students pay an average of $8,562 in tuition and fees if they attend Bowie State University full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,302. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,449 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Bowie State University. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Bowie State University Report

#7

Notre Dame of Maryland University

Baltimore, Maryland
$39,745 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,846 Avg Student Debt

Notre Dame of Maryland University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list.

The average tuition and fees at NDMU is $39,745. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $28,846 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since NDMU does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 60% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#8

Coppin State University

Baltimore, Maryland
$6,809 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,743 Avg Student Debt

Coppin State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland ranking.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Coppin is $6,809. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,334. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Coppin accumulate an average of $30,743 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Coppin. In fact, around 55% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#9

Morgan State University

Baltimore, Maryland
$8,008 Average Tuition & Fees
$33,596 Avg Student Debt

Morgan State University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree nursing programs.

Full-time students from Maryland pay an average of $8,008 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Morgan State. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,480. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $33,596 in student loans.

Morgan State does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 55% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 9 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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