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2023 Best Nursing Schools in Maryland

25 Schools Ranked
$46,389 Average Earnings
$22,490 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 Schools in Maryland to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 25 schools in Maryland to see which ones offered the best programs for nursing students.

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Top Nursing Schools in Maryland

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#1

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
$68,344 Average Earnings
$18,755 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Johns Hopkins University the best school in Maryland for nursing students working on their degree.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,755 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $599 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Johns Hopkins graduates make an average of $68,344 annually.

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#2

Frostburg State University

Frostburg, Maryland
$38,800 Average Earnings
$24,481 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Frostburg State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Nursing Schools in Maryland list.

On average, students take out $24,481 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $196, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Frostburg State graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $38,800 during the early year of their career.

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#3

Towson University

Towson, Maryland
$45,980 Average Earnings
$21,133 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 25 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, Towson University landed the # 3 spot on the list.

On average, students take out $21,133 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $292, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Towson graduates make an average of $45,980 annually.

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#4

Stevenson University

Stevenson, Maryland
$46,605 Average Earnings
$27,754 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Stevenson University is a great place for nursing students.

On average, students take out $27,754 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $610 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Stevenson graduates make an average of $46,605 annually.

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#5

Salisbury University

Salisbury, Maryland
$41,391 Average Earnings
$21,988 Avg Student Debt

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

Degree recipients from Salisbury accumulate an average of $21,988 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $380, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Salisbury, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,391 during the early years of their career.

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$59,246 Average Earnings
$25,870 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, University of Maryland Global Campus did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working.

On average, students take out $25,870 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from UMGC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $59,246 during the early years of their career.

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#7

Harford Community College

Bel Air, Maryland
$37,466 Average Earnings
$12,835 Avg Student Debt

Harford Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Schools in Maryland ranking.

On average, students take out $12,835 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Harford Community College graduates make an average of $37,466 annually.

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#8

Montgomery College

Rockville, Maryland
$39,576 Average Earnings
$16,910 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #8, Montgomery College did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working.

On average, students take out $16,910 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Montgomery College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $39,576 during the early years of their career.

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#9

Howard Community College

Columbia, Maryland
$49,948 Average Earnings
$20,141 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #9, Howard Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working.

Degree recipients from HCC accumulate an average of $20,141 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, HCC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $49,948 during the early year of their career.

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#10

College of Southern Maryland

La Plata, Maryland
$38,975 Average Earnings
$14,340 Avg Student Debt

College of Southern Maryland did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students. It came in at #10 on the list.

On average, students take out $14,340 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from CSM, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $38,975 during the early years of their career.

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#11

Baltimore City Community College

Baltimore, Maryland
$45,306 Average Earnings
$13,561 Avg Student Debt

Baltimore City Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students. It came in at #11 on the list.

On average, students take out $13,561 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Baltimore City Community College graduates make an average of $45,306 annually.

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#12

Bowie State University

Bowie, Maryland
$48,510 Average Earnings
$29,449 Avg Student Debt

Bowie State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students. It came in at #12 on the list.

On average, students take out $29,449 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $196, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Bowie State University graduates make an average of $48,510 annually.

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$49,968 Average Earnings
$16,180 Avg Student Debt

Prince George’s Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students. It came in at #13 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,180 in student loans. During the early years of their career, PGCC graduates make an average of $49,968 annually.

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#14

Anne Arundel Community College

Arnold, Maryland
$47,736 Average Earnings
$15,869 Avg Student Debt

Anne Arundel Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students. It came in at #14 on the list.

On average, students take out $15,869 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, AACC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $47,736 during the early year of their career.

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#15

Hagerstown Community College

Hagerstown, Maryland
$42,699 Average Earnings
$17,096 Avg Student Debt

Hagerstown Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Schools in Maryland ranking.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,096 in student loans.After graduating from HCC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,699 during the early years of their career.

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#16

Cecil College

North East, Maryland
$46,978 Average Earnings
$17,986 Avg Student Debt

Cecil College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students. It came in at #16 on the list.

On average, students take out $17,986 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Cecil College graduates make an average of $46,978 annually.

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#17

Frederick Community College

Frederick, Maryland
$40,826 Average Earnings
$13,742 Avg Student Debt

Frederick Community College ranked #17 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in Maryland list.

Degree recipients from Frederick Community College accumulate an average of $13,742 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Frederick Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $40,826 during the early year of their career.

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$43,878 Average Earnings
$20,384 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #18, Community College of Baltimore County did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working.

On average, students take out $20,384 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, CCBC graduates make an average of $43,878 annually.

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#19

Notre Dame of Maryland University

Baltimore, Maryland
$60,985 Average Earnings
$28,846 Avg Student Debt

Notre Dame of Maryland University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Schools in Maryland ranking.

On average, students take out $28,846 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, NDMU graduates make an average of $60,985 annually.

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#20

Chesapeake College

Wye Mills, Maryland
$45,704 Average Earnings
$11,198 Avg Student Debt

Chesapeake College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Schools in Maryland ranking.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,198 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Chesapeake College graduates make an average of $45,704 annually.

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#21

Allegany College of Maryland

Cumberland, Maryland
$37,157 Average Earnings
$18,998 Avg Student Debt

Allegany College of Maryland did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students. It came in at #21 on the list.

On average, students take out $18,998 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Allegany College of Maryland graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,157 during the early year of their career.

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#22

Wor-Wic Community College

Salisbury, Maryland
$44,374 Average Earnings
$14,178 Avg Student Debt

Wor-Wic Community College ranked #22 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in Maryland list.

On average, students take out $14,178 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Wor-Wic Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $44,374 during the early year of their career.

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#23

Carroll Community College

Westminster, Maryland
$39,463 Average Earnings
$16,655 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #23, Carroll Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,655 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Carroll Community College graduates make an average of $39,463 annually.

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#24

Coppin State University

Baltimore, Maryland
$42,607 Average Earnings
$30,743 Avg Student Debt

Coppin State University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Schools in Maryland ranking.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,743 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Coppin graduates make an average of $42,607 annually.

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#25

Morgan State University

Baltimore, Maryland
$42,587 Average Earnings
$33,596 Avg Student Debt

Morgan State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students. It came in at #25 on the list.

Degree recipients from Morgan State accumulate an average of $33,596 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $265 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Morgan State, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,587 during the early years of their career.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 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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