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Best Nursing Schools in Maryland (2026)

Maryland has 89 nursing programs across 21 cities. 35 programs report NCLEX pass rates, averaging 83%. Below are the top-ranked programs based on NCLEX performance, tuition, and program type.

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89
Total programs
6
Program types
83%
Avg NCLEX rate
35
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Top BSN Programs in Maryland by NCLEX Pass Rate

Ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate. Data sourced from state boards of nursing.

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Top ADN, ABSN, MSN & DNP Programs in Maryland by NCLEX Pass Rate

Non-BSN programs ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate.

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Salisbury University — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•Salisbury, MD•$11,306
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Bowie State University — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•Bowie, MD•$8,999 in / $19,889 out
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Nursing Programs in Maryland by Type

ADN
17 programs
Avg NCLEX: 86%
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BSN
13 programs
Avg NCLEX: 75%
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ABSN
4 programs
Avg NCLEX: 76%
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RN to BSN
8 programs
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MSN
12 programs
Avg NCLEX: 97%
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DNP
15 programs
Avg NCLEX: 97%
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Nursing Programs in Maryland by City

Drill into city-level rankings. Showing cities with at least 3 programs.

Baltimore (33)Salisbury (8)Towson (7)Bowie (5)Takoma Park (4)Frederick (3)Owings Mills (3)

Most Affordable Nursing Schools in Maryland

Sorted by lowest available tuition figure (total program or annual in-state).

Baltimore City Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$3,314 in / $7,394 out
Baltimore City Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$3,314 in / $7,394 out
Wor-Wic Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$3,744 in / $8,400 out
Wor-Wic Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$3,744 in / $8,400 out
Frederick Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$3,772 in / $9,844 out
Frederick Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$3,772 in / $9,844 out
Prince George's Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$3,914 in / $8,642 out
Prince George's Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$3,914 in / $8,642 out
Harford Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$3,974 in / $8,630 out
Harford Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$3,974 in / $8,630 out

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nursing schools are in Maryland?

There are 89 nursing programs in Maryland, spanning 17 ADN, 13 BSN, 4 ABSN, 8 RN to BSN, 12 MSN, 15 DNP programs.

What is the average NCLEX pass rate in Maryland?

Based on 35 programs with reported data, the average NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate in Maryland is 83%. The highest rate is 100% at Chesapeake College.

What is the cheapest nursing school in Maryland?

The most affordable option is Baltimore City Community College (ADN) at $3,314 in / $7,394 out.

Compare Maryland with Nearby States

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Helpful Guides for Maryland Applicants

Background reading on admissions, program length, and costs.

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