by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in Maryland to determine which ones were the best for nursing students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,716 bachelor's degrees in nursing to qualified students.
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The nursing bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality nursing program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their bachelor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your bachelor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for nursing students working on their bachelor's degree.
The nursing school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Maryland.
To further help you make the college decision, we've developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. Go ahead and give it a try, or bookmark the link so you can check it out later.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in nursing.
University of Maryland - Baltimore is a wonderful decision for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in nursing. Located in the large city of Baltimore, UMB is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.
Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the nursing program make an average of $66,676 in their early career salary.
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Towson University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in nursing. Located in the small city of Towson, Towson is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the nursing program make about $67,719 in the first couple years of their career.
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Frostburg State University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in nursing. Frostburg State is a small public university located in the small suburb of Frostburg.
After graduating, nursing bachelor's recipients typically earn about $70,789 in their early careers.
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Salisbury University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in nursing. Located in the small suburb of Salisbury, Salisbury is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.
After graduation, nursing bachelor's recipients usually earn about $65,403 in their early careers.
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NDMU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Baltimore.
After graduation, nursing bachelor's recipients typically earn around $69,869 in the first five years of their career.
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Stevenson is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Owings Mills.
Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the nursing program make about $68,388 in the first couple years of working.
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UMGC is a very large public university located in the suburb of Adelphi.
Nursing bachelor's degree recipients from University of Maryland Global Campus get an earnings boost of around $9,498 above the average income of nursing majors.
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Coppin is a small public university located in the city of Baltimore.
Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the nursing program make around $68,850 in the first couple years of their career.
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Located in the large suburb of Bowie, Bowie State University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.
Bachelor's graduates who receive their degree from the nursing program earn about $68,584 in their early career salary.
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Morgan State is a medium-sized public university located in the large city of Baltimore.
Bachelor's graduates who receive their degree from the nursing program earn around $67,852 in their early career salary.
More information about a bachelor’s in nursing from Morgan State UniversityExplore all the Best Nursing Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 275 | 7,888 |
| Pennsylvania | 274 | 6,351 |
| New Jersey | 193 | 2,537 |
| Delaware | 130 | 768 |
| District of Columbia | 126 | 456 |
One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Nursing has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 1,716 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 628 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 367 |
| Communication Sciences | 136 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 132 |
| Other Health Professions | 96 |
| Allied Health Professions | 68 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 61 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 56 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 35 |
| Dental Support Services | 14 |
