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Nursing Schools in Maryland

4,077 Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In terms of popularity, Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 25 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Maryland

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 629
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 289
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 289
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 289
Post-Master’s Certificate 68
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 68

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: 8.4%
  • Black or African American: 24.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.8%
  • White: 49.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.3%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Maryland

70,160 people in the state and 3,609,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Maryland

A typical salary for a nursing grad in the state is $115,060, compared to a typical salary of $106,910 nationwide.

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

711 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,244 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. In their early career, UMB grads earn an average salary of $74,873.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 71% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $83,890 a year.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,306 a year. A typical student attending Towson will pay a net price of $12,621.

#4

Stevenson University

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

An average student at Stevenson will pay a net price of $23,428. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $50,668 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 31%.

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

The average student takes 5.00 years to complete their degree at UMGC. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%. In their early career, UMGC grads earn an average salary of $50,987.

#6

Montgomery College

Rockville
177 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,284 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,037. 62% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

174 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,126 Total Students

In their early career, CCBC grads earn an average salary of $33,166. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 4.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

167 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,080 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 59% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $37,393 after graduation.

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

A typical student attending Frostburg State will pay a net price of $15,538. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

152 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,596 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,819. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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 1,786
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,108
Allied Health Professions 562
Mental & Social Health Services 461
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 440
Rehabilitation Professions 353
Communication Sciences 296
Medicine 270

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