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Registered Nursing Schools in Maryland

In 2020-2021, 3,698 students earned their Registered Nursing degrees in MD.

A Registered Nursing major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Maryland

Registered 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 500
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.5%
  • Black or African American: 23.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 52.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.2%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Maryland

54,950 people in the state and 3,007,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to registered nursing.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Maryland

A typical salary for a registered nursing grad in the state is $76,820, compared to a typical salary of $75,510 nationwide.

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

446 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.

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

It takes the average student 4.38 years to graduate. 55% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,390 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 97%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $75,418 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,428.

#4

Stevenson University

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,856 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,906.

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

The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 55% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,395.

#6

Montgomery College

Rockville
177 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,037 Total Students

69% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,838 after earning their degree at this institution.

174 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,573 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $7,890. 33% of the teachers are full time.

167 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,566 Total Students

The 8.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 64% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $10,329.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,748. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 6.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

152 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,256 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.80%. 33% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,697.

Registered Nursing Careers in MD

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Registered Nurses 11% $75,660
Nursing Instructors and Professors 7% $87,490

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Nursing Practice 149
Nursing Science 128
Nursing Administration 95
Mental Health Nursing 27
Critical Care Nursing 4
Public Health Nursing 2
Family Practice Nursing 1

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