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Nursing Schools in Maryland

4,104 Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 1,716
Associate Degree 1,466
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: 8.3%
  • Black or African American: 22.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.0%
  • White: 52.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.2%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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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
7,137 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.80% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $74,351 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

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

97% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,428. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 65% of students receive it.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.38 years.

#4

Stevenson University

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

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 31%. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average.

248 Degrees in Major Awarded
13% Graduation Rate
58,526 Total Students

55% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,395. 5% of the teachers are full time.

#6

Montgomery College

Rockville
177 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,037 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 69% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $8,073.

174 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,573 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,890. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,519 after earning their degree at this institution.

167 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,566 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,255 a year. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,374 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,748. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

152 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,256 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. 57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,697.

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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