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Nursing Schools in Maryland

In 2020-2021, 922 students earned their Nursing degrees in MD.

As a degree choice, Nursing is the 6th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 624
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 248
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 248
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 248
Post-Master’s Certificate 50
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 50

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 11.7%
  • Black or African American: 17.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.6%
  • White: 56.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Maryland

In this state, there are 70,160 people employed in jobs related to a nursing degree, compared to 3,609,760 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Maryland

Nursing grads earn an average of $115,060 in the state and $106,910 nationwide.

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

445 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Johns Hopkins. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 97%.

322 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,137 Total Students

The 0.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, UMB grads earn an average salary of $74,351. 41% of the teachers are full time.

#3

Stevenson University

Stevenson
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
3,492 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Stevenson. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,906.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
6,250 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. In their early career, Bowie State University grads earn an average salary of $40,562. It takes the average student 4.76 years to graduate.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
2,233 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 53%. The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at NDMU.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,857 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.57 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,917 Total Students

82% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.38 years to graduate. 55% of the teachers are full time.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
2,348 Total Students

92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Coppin grads earn an average salary of $35,933. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

#8

Salisbury University

Salisbury
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
8,124 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,634 Total Students

The average student takes 4.73 years to complete their degree at Morgan State. 97% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,351.

Nursing Careers in MD

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Nurse Midwives 29% $105,840
Nurse Practitioners 24% $108,580
Nurse Anesthetists 24% $189,060
Medical and Health Services Managers 12% $113,150
Registered Nurses 11% $75,660
Nursing Instructors and Professors 7% $87,490

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Public Health 1,113
Health/Medical Admin Services 652
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 440
Medicine 270
Mental & Social Health Services 268
Rehabilitation Professions 243
Communication Sciences 160
Dietetics & Nutrition Services 139

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