Top Nursing Schools in Maryland
This page lists 28 schools in Maryland that reported awards in licensed nursing education to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023-24 — including 11 practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN), 15 associate degree (ADN), 12 bachelor's (BSN), 10 master's and 4 Doctor of Nursing Practice award levels. By ownership, 23 public and 5 private nonprofit. 24 appear in the CCNE or ACEN accreditor directories for at least one nursing program level. The largest concentrations are in Baltimore (7), Frederick (2) and Salisbury (2).
Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026
Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory
Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.
Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (28)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince George's Community College | Largo, MD | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Salisbury University | Salisbury, MD | Public | BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-FNP, DNP | CCNE |
| Stevenson University | Owings Mills, MD | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN | CCNE |
| Towson University | Towson, MD | Public | BSN, MSN | CCNE |
| University of Maryland Global Campus | Adelphi, MD | Public | BSN | CCNE |
| University of Maryland, Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | Public | BSN, MSN, Grad Cert, DNP, PhD | — |
| Washington Adventist University | Takoma Park, MD | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN | CCNE |
| Wor-Wic Community College | Salisbury, MD | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
Before you apply in Maryland
- Prelicensure nursing programs must be approved by the state's board of nursing. Check the board's current list for the campus you will attend.
- Program accreditation (CCNE, ACEN or CNEA) is separate from state approval and from the institution's own accreditation. Each school page shows which records we found and where.
- Online programs based in another state may not accept residents of Maryland. See online coursework and clinical requirements.