Rankings / By State
Best Nursing Colleges in Maryland
- 32
- Schools
- $55,040
- Avg. Earnings
- 46%
- Avg. Graduation
- $14,570
- Avg. Net Price
- $17,559
- Avg. Debt
CollegeRanker Research
What Surprised Us Most
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Median graduate earnings across these 32 schools run from $35,823 to $87,555, a 2.4× gap. The category label alone says little about payoff.
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Carroll Community College delivers the most for the money: roughly $44,349 in median earnings against $2,725 a year in net price, the strongest earnings-to-cost ratio on the list.
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Carroll Community College is the lowest-cost school here at $2,725 a year in net price.
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Johns Hopkins University graduates 94% of its students, versus a 46% average across the list. Completion, more than selectivity, signals whether a degree actually gets finished.
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Johns Hopkins University carries the healthiest debt load, with graduates owing just 0.12× their annual earnings.
Surprising Comparisons
- Carroll Community College costs $2,725 a year and Loyola University Maryland costs $30,574. Yet their graduates earn $44,349 and $82,652, nowhere near the $27,849 price gap.
- On value, Carroll Community College beats Johns Hopkins University: comparable career payoff at a fraction of the net price.
- Graduation rates split the field: Johns Hopkins University finishes 94% of students while Community College of Baltimore County finishes 17%. Same ranking, very different odds of leaving with a degree.
The Takeaway
The schools that win this ranking are not the priciest or the most selective. They turn students into earners without burying them in debt, which is exactly what our outcomes-first methodology is built to surface.
What This Means for Students
If you are choosing from this list, start with Carroll Community College and Johns Hopkins University. Pull each school's net price for your income band, weigh projected earnings against the debt you would take on, and let payoff rather than prestige drive your shortlist.
Why this ranking matters
Healthcare is one of the higher-return fields in the economy, but the payoff depends heavily on where you study it. Graduates of these programs earn a median of about $55K within a decade, and registered nurse roles are projected to grow 6%. We rank programs by the outcomes they produce for graduates, not by reputation.
How we measure this — full methodology →How we rank · 4 pillars
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Data Behind This Page Updated 2026-07-13
Source datasets
Methodology
Schools are scored on the CollegeRanker 4-Pillar Algorithm: Economic Outcomes (30%), Social Mobility (25–35%), Academic Quality (15–20%), and Value (20–25%). Every weight is published and every figure traces to a public dataset.
See the full methodology and weights →Confidence notes
- Earnings, completion, and debt figures come from federal administrative records — tax data and student-aid filings — not surveys or self-reports, the highest-confidence tier of education data available.
- Social-mobility estimates are drawn from de-identified tax records covering more than 30 million students (Opportunity Insights).
- Where an institution is missing a metric, it is excluded from that metric rather than imputed, so averages are never inflated by guesses.
Limitations
- Federal earnings data primarily cover students who received federal financial aid; outcomes for non-aided students may differ.
- Earnings are measured roughly ten years after enrollment, so they describe how earlier cohorts fared — historical outcomes, not guarantees of future results.
- An institution's field-of-study mix affects raw earnings; scores reflect measured outcomes and are not fully major-adjusted unless explicitly noted.
- Net price is an average; the actual cost a given student pays varies widely by family income.
At a Glance
How the Top Schools Compare
| School | Earnings | Net Price | Graduation | Score |
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| 1 Johns Hopkins University #1 overall | $87,555 ▲ +59% vs avg | $18,809 | 94% | 89 |
| 2 Notre Dame of Maryland University #2 overall | $65,344 ▲ +19% vs avg | $19,169 | 51% | 82 |
| 3 Washington Adventist University #3 overall | $64,249 ▲ +17% vs avg | $18,526 | 33% | 78 |
| $62,079 ▲ +13% vs avg | $26,505 | 67% | 78 | |
| $49,020 ▼ -11% vs avg | $11,133 | 25% | 77 |
Score uses our 4-pillar methodology. Earnings % is vs. this list's average.
See full ranking →Executive Summary
Best Nursing Colleges in Maryland
This analysis ranks 32 institutions on graduate earnings, social mobility, completion, and cost. Across the list, alumni earn a median of $55,040 ten years after enrolling, against an average graduation rate of 46% and an average net price of $14,570.
Key takeaways
- Strongest Earnings-to-Cost Ratio: Carroll Community College — Net Price: $2,725 | Graduation Rate: 43%
- Strongest Completion Outcomes: Johns Hopkins University — 94% completion rate
- Highest Earnings Generator: Johns Hopkins University — Median alumni earnings: $87,555
Research Note
Private nonprofit colleges cost 110% more in net price than publics, while their graduates earn 21% more.
Healthcare Workforce Analysis
What does this ranking tell us about the U.S. healthcare workforce?
$52,618
Median earnings (10yr)
40%
Median graduation rate
$14,950
Median net price
1.8%
Avg. mobility rate
Health-professions programs sit at the center of one of the country’s most acute labor stories. An aging population and chronic shortages in nursing and allied health mean these programs are, in effect, staffing the health system. The schools that rise here pair classroom training with real clinical placements and strong licensure pass rates. That pairing is the difference between holding a credential and holding a job.
Across the 32 schools on this list, graduates earn a median of $52,618 ten years after they first enrolled, about $4,618 more than the roughly $48,000 a typical American worker takes home. The median graduation rate is 40%. Net price, what students pay after grants, runs a median of $14,950 a year, with about $19,000 in median federal debt at graduation. An average of 31% of students receive Pell grants, and the typical school moves low-income students into the top income quintile at a rate of 1.8%.
What we’re seeing: demographic pressure keeps demand high, and programs with embedded clinical networks convert that demand into employment fastest. Johns Hopkins University leads the list, and graduates across these programs earn a median of $52,618 ten years after enrollment. The constraint is not jobs. It is clinical capacity and licensure throughput, and that is where the strongest programs pull away.
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Why it ranks #1
Johns Hopkins University lands at #1 with a 89/100 composite, led by academic quality (93/100) and pulled down by value per dollar (82/100). Graduates earn a median $87,555 a decade after enrolling, 59% above this list's average, and net price runs $18,809 a year, above the field. Academics score well here, yet mobility (35%) and value (20%) carry the most weight, so outcome-per-dollar sets the final position.
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Why it ranks #2
Notre Dame of Maryland University lands at #2 with a 82/100 composite, led by social mobility (84/100) and pulled down by value per dollar (59/100). Graduates earn a median $65,344 a decade after enrolling, 19% above this list's average, and net price runs $19,169 a year, above the field. Because the methodology weights social mobility (35%) and value (20%) above prestige, that mobility is what puts it near the top.
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Why it ranks #3
Washington Adventist University lands at #3 with a 78/100 composite, led by social mobility (83/100) and pulled down by academic quality (50/100). Graduates earn a median $64,249 a decade after enrolling, 17% above this list's average, and net price runs $18,526 a year, above the field. Because the methodology weights social mobility (35%) and value (20%) above prestige, that mobility is what puts it near the top.
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Why it ranks #4
Stevenson University lands at #4 with a 78/100 composite, led by social mobility (83/100) and pulled down by value per dollar (45/100). Graduates earn a median $62,079 a decade after enrolling, 13% above this list's average, and net price runs $26,505 a year, above the field. Because the methodology weights social mobility (35%) and value (20%) above prestige, that mobility is what puts it near the top.
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Why it ranks #5
Howard Community College lands at #5 with a 77/100 composite, led by social mobility (82/100) and pulled down by academic quality (49/100). Graduates earn a median $49,020 a decade after enrolling, 11% below this list's average, and net price runs $11,133 a year, well under the field. Because the methodology weights social mobility (35%) and value (20%) above prestige, that mobility is what puts it near the top, even with below-average salaries.
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Why it ranks #6
Allegany College of Maryland lands at #6 with a 77/100 composite, led by social mobility (78/100) and pulled down by academic quality (57/100). Graduates earn a median $38,476 a decade after enrolling, 30% below this list's average, and net price runs $8,819 a year, well under the field. Because the methodology weights social mobility (35%) and value (20%) above prestige, that mobility is what puts it near the top, even with below-average salaries.
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Why it ranks #7
Prince George's Community College lands at #7 with a 76/100 composite, led by value per dollar (81/100) and pulled down by academic quality (45/100). Graduates earn a median $47,548 a decade after enrolling, 14% below this list's average, and net price runs $8,672 a year, well under the field. Because the methodology weights social mobility (35%) and value (20%) above prestige, that low cost is what puts it near the top, even with below-average salaries.
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Why it ranks #8
Wor-Wic Community College lands at #8 with a 76/100 composite, led by value per dollar (80/100) and pulled down by academic quality (51/100). Graduates earn a median $36,748 a decade after enrolling, 33% below this list's average, and net price runs $9,360 a year, well under the field. Because the methodology weights social mobility (35%) and value (20%) above prestige, that low cost is what puts it near the top, even with below-average salaries.
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Why it ranks #9
Cecil College lands at #9 with a 75/100 composite, led by value per dollar (81/100) and pulled down by academic quality (44/100). Graduates earn a median $43,952 a decade after enrolling, 20% below this list's average, and net price runs $9,658 a year, well under the field. Because the methodology weights social mobility (35%) and value (20%) above prestige, that low cost is what puts it near the top, even with below-average salaries.
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Why it ranks #10
Anne Arundel Community College lands at #10 with a 75/100 composite, led by social mobility (79/100) and pulled down by academic quality (48/100). Graduates earn a median $46,219 a decade after enrolling, 16% below this list's average, and net price runs $14,915 a year. Because the methodology weights social mobility (35%) and value (20%) above prestige, that mobility is what puts it near the top, even with below-average salaries.
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Why it ranks #11
Community College of Baltimore County lands at #11 with a 75/100 composite, led by value per dollar (79/100) and pulled down by academic quality (42/100). Graduates earn a median $43,729 a decade after enrolling, 21% below this list's average, and net price runs $9,844 a year, well under the field. Because the methodology weights social mobility (35%) and value (20%) above prestige, that low cost is what carries it up the list, even with below-average salaries.
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Why it ranks #12
Hagerstown Community College lands at #12 with a 75/100 composite, led by value per dollar (83/100) and pulled down by academic quality (50/100). Graduates earn a median $41,615 a decade after enrolling, 24% below this list's average, and net price runs $6,835 a year, well under the field. Because the methodology weights social mobility (35%) and value (20%) above prestige, that low cost is what carries it up the list, even with below-average salaries.
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Why it ranks #13
Carroll Community College lands at #13 with a 74/100 composite, led by value per dollar (91/100) and pulled down by academic quality (53/100). Graduates earn a median $44,349 a decade after enrolling, 19% below this list's average, and net price runs $2,725 a year, well under the field. Because the methodology weights social mobility (35%) and value (20%) above prestige, that low cost is what carries it up the list, even with below-average salaries.
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Why it ranks #14
Mount St. Mary's University lands at #14 with a 74/100 composite, led by social mobility (83/100) and pulled down by value per dollar (55/100). Graduates earn a median $64,072 a decade after enrolling, 16% above this list's average, and net price runs $22,655 a year, above the field. Because the methodology weights social mobility (35%) and value (20%) above prestige, that mobility is what carries it up the list.
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Why it ranks #15
Hood College lands at #15 with a 74/100 composite, led by social mobility (84/100) and pulled down by value per dollar (52/100). Graduates earn a median $57,089 a decade after enrolling, 4% above this list's average, and net price runs $20,873 a year, above the field. Because the methodology weights social mobility (35%) and value (20%) above prestige, that mobility is what carries it up the list.
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Why it ranks #16
Harford Community College lands at #16 with a 73/100 composite, led by value per dollar (82/100) and pulled down by academic quality (51/100). Graduates earn a median $44,608 a decade after enrolling, 19% below this list's average, and net price runs $9,234 a year, well under the field. Because the methodology weights social mobility (35%) and value (20%) above prestige, that low cost is what carries it up the list, even with below-average salaries.
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Why it ranks #17
Loyola University Maryland lands at #17 with a 72/100 composite, led by academic quality (85/100) and pulled down by value per dollar (42/100). Graduates earn a median $82,652 a decade after enrolling, 50% above this list's average, and net price runs $30,574 a year, above the field. Academics score well here, yet mobility (35%) and value (20%) carry the most weight, so outcome-per-dollar sets the final position.
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Why it ranks #18
Montgomery College lands at #18 with a 72/100 composite, led by value per dollar (83/100) and pulled down by academic quality (53/100). Graduates earn a median $50,159 a decade after enrolling, 9% below this list's average, and net price runs $8,027 a year, well under the field. Because the methodology weights social mobility (35%) and value (20%) above prestige, that low cost is what carries it up the list, even with below-average salaries.
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College Park, MD · 45% accepted · $15,678 net
Why it ranks #19
University of Maryland-College Park lands at #19 with a 72/100 composite, led by academic quality (90/100) and pulled down by social mobility (60/100). Graduates earn a median $82,860 a decade after enrolling, 51% above this list's average, and net price runs $15,678 a year. Academics score well here, yet mobility (35%) and value (20%) carry the most weight, so outcome-per-dollar sets the final position.
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Why it ranks #20
Towson University lands at #20 with a 71/100 composite, led by academic quality (73/100) and pulled down by social mobility (64/100). Graduates earn a median $64,390 a decade after enrolling, 17% above this list's average, and net price runs $17,413 a year, above the field. Academics score well here, yet mobility (35%) and value (20%) carry the most weight, so outcome-per-dollar sets the final position.
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Why it ranks #21
Frederick Community College lands at #21 with a 71/100 composite, led by value per dollar (83/100) and pulled down by academic quality (50/100). Graduates earn a median $46,449 a decade after enrolling, 16% below this list's average, and net price runs $9,465 a year, well under the field. Because the methodology weights social mobility (35%) and value (20%) above prestige, that low cost is what carries it up the list, even with below-average salaries.
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Why it ranks #22
Frostburg State University lands at #22 with a 71/100 composite, led by economic outcomes (66/100) and pulled down by social mobility (60/100). Graduates earn a median $55,493 a decade after enrolling, 1% above this list's average, and net price runs $16,715 a year, above the field. Strong earnings drive the rank, but with mobility weighted 35% and value 20%, salary alone can only take a school so far.
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Why it ranks #23
Garrett College lands at #23 with a 70/100 composite, led by social mobility (78/100) and pulled down by academic quality (55/100). Graduates earn a median $35,823 a decade after enrolling, 35% below this list's average, and net price runs $9,228 a year, well under the field. Because the methodology weights social mobility (35%) and value (20%) above prestige, that mobility is what carries it up the list, even with below-average salaries.
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Why it ranks #24
Coppin State University lands at #24 with a 69/100 composite, led by value per dollar (68/100) and pulled down by academic quality (45/100). Graduates earn a median $46,490 a decade after enrolling, 16% below this list's average, and net price runs $9,977 a year, well under the field. Because the methodology weights social mobility (35%) and value (20%) above prestige, that low cost is what carries it up the list, even with below-average salaries.
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Baltimore, MD · 72% accepted · $16,467 net
Why it ranks #25
University of Maryland-Baltimore County lands at #25 with a 69/100 composite, led by academic quality (78/100) and pulled down by social mobility (66/100). Graduates earn a median $69,960 a decade after enrolling, 27% above this list's average, and net price runs $16,467 a year, above the field. Academics score well here, yet mobility (35%) and value (20%) carry the most weight, so outcome-per-dollar sets the final position.
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Why it ranks #26
McDaniel College lands at #26 with a 67/100 composite, led by social mobility (84/100) and pulled down by value per dollar (54/100). Graduates earn a median $60,663 a decade after enrolling, 10% above this list's average, and net price runs $21,916 a year, above the field. Because the methodology weights social mobility (35%) and value (20%) above prestige, that mobility is what carries it up the list.
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Why it ranks #27
Salisbury University lands at #27 with a 66/100 composite, led by academic quality (70/100) and pulled down by social mobility (57/100). Graduates earn a median $61,515 a decade after enrolling, 12% above this list's average, and net price runs $17,743 a year, above the field. Academics score well here, yet mobility (35%) and value (20%) carry the most weight, so outcome-per-dollar sets the final position.
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Why it ranks #28
Chesapeake College lands at #28 with a 61/100 composite, led by value per dollar (91/100) and pulled down by economic outcomes (29/100). Graduates earn a median $36,301 a decade after enrolling, 34% below this list's average, and net price runs $5,106 a year, well under the field. Because the methodology weights social mobility (35%) and value (20%) above prestige, that low cost is what carries it up the list, even with below-average salaries.
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Why it ranks #29
University of Baltimore lands at #29 with a 61/100 composite, led by economic outcomes (69/100) and pulled down by academic quality (57/100). Graduates earn a median $61,335 a decade after enrolling, 11% above this list's average, and net price runs $13,868 a year. Strong earnings drive the rank, but with mobility weighted 35% and value 20%, salary alone can only take a school so far.
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Why it ranks #30
Morgan State University lands at #30 with a 59/100 composite, led by social mobility (62/100) and pulled down by academic quality (56/100). Graduates earn a median $50,698 a decade after enrolling, 8% below this list's average, and net price runs $14,985 a year. Because the methodology weights social mobility (35%) and value (20%) above prestige, that mobility is what carries it up the list, even with below-average salaries.
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Why it ranks #31
Bowie State University lands at #31 with a 58/100 composite, led by economic outcomes (64/100) and pulled down by academic quality (49/100). Graduates earn a median $54,537 a decade after enrolling, 1% below this list's average, and net price runs $19,298 a year, above the field. Strong earnings drive the rank, but with mobility weighted 35% and value 20%, salary alone can only take a school so far.
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Why it ranks #32
University of Maryland Global Campus lands at #32 with a 57/100 composite, led by economic outcomes (71/100) and pulled down by academic quality (42/100). Graduates earn a median $65,287 a decade after enrolling, 19% above this list's average, and net price runs $22,063 a year, above the field. Strong earnings drive the rank, but with mobility weighted 35% and value 20%, salary alone can only take a school so far.
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Cut it by what you care about
The same 32 schools, re-ranked by the outcome that matters to you.
Where the programs — and the jobs are
Where these graduates work
Graduates of these programs most often become Registered Nurses and related roles — a field with $86,070 median pay and 6% projected growth.
See the Registered Nurse career guide →Choosing a nursing college in Maryland can be overwhelming, especially with so many options available. Each of these institutions has distinct strengths, and understanding these differences is crucial for aspiring nurses. With an average earnings figure of $54,044 for nursing graduates in the state, the stakes are high for students and their families as they weigh their decisions.
What sets the best nursing programs apart is not just their reputation, but the outcomes they deliver. Graduation rates, average earnings, student debt, and mobility all play vital roles in a student's long-term success. For example, Johns Hopkins University stands out with a remarkable 94% graduation rate and an impressive average earning of $87,555. Meanwhile, average statistics like the state average graduation rate of 45% show there’s significant variation among schools.
Take, for instance, Johns Hopkins University and Wor-Wic Community College. While Johns Hopkins leads the pack with a graduation rate of 94% and a net price of $18,809, Wor-Wic has a much lower graduation rate of 27% and a net price of only $9,360. This contrast highlights the trade-offs between potential earnings and the financial investment required, making it essential for students to consider what aspects matter most to them as they move forward in their education journey.
The story behind the ranking
A ranking gives you an order; these charts give you the shape. They show how this group of schools spreads across the four things that decide whether a degree pays off — what graduates earn, whether they finish, how far they move up, and what it costs. Look for the standouts, the outliers, and the trade-offs the list alone can't show.
Earnings Outcomes
What graduates earn 10 years after enrolling. Data from College Scorecard.
Distribution of Median Earnings
Earnings vs. Net Price
Top-left = best value. Top-ranked schools are highlighted.
Completion & Access
Graduation rates and who gets in. Data from College Scorecard & IPEDS.
Graduation Rates
Pell Grant Rate vs. Graduation Rate
Right = more low-income students. Higher = more graduate.
What the Mobility Data Says
Social mobility carries the heaviest weight in this ranking, and the measure comes from Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card, built from more than 30 million anonymized tax records. Across the 22 schools here with that data, the average mobility rate is 1.8%. That figure is the share of students who start in the bottom income quintile and climb to the top. Mount St. Mary's University leads the group at 6.4%, with Montgomery College (3%) and Hood College (2.8%) close behind.
Access varies widely. On average, 9.7% of students at these schools come from families in the bottom income quintile. Mount St. Mary's University enrolls the most, at 21.2%, a sign it is reaching the students mobility is meant to lift. A high mobility rate paired with strong access is the combination that changes a generation's trajectory.
For the low-income students who do enroll, the success rate (the odds of reaching the top quintile) averages 22.7% across the list, peaking at 58.6% at Johns Hopkins University.
These campuses can also be measured on social capital: the cross-class friendships Opportunity Insights links to long-run economic outcomes. Economic connectedness here averages 1.52, where about 1.0 is the national norm, and Loyola University Maryland is highest at 1.86.
Mobility, access, and social-capital figures from Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card & the Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas.
Cost & Debt
What families actually pay and what students owe. Data from College Scorecard.
Median Debt at Graduation
When comparing nursing programs, it's clear that graduation rates and earning potential can significantly affect a student's future. For instance, Johns Hopkins University graduates earn an average of $87,555, while those from Wor-Wic Community College earn only $36,748. This stark difference in earnings reflects not only the quality of education but also the long-term financial outcomes for graduates, showing that a more expensive program can sometimes yield a better return on investment.
After reviewing the rankings, consider your priorities. Are you drawn to a school with a high graduation rate like Johns Hopkins, or is a lower net price more appealing, as seen at Wor-Wic? Weigh the financial implications against the quality of education you desire. Location, campus culture, and program fit are other critical factors. Make a list of what matters most to you and see how these schools align with your values.
Ultimately, the data underscores the importance of making informed decisions for a stable future. For families, selecting the right nursing college can lead to a fulfilling career and financial stability. Each choice shapes the path from college to career, leading to a life of opportunities or challenges based on the educational foundation laid today.
Data Sources
U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard
Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card
Social Capital Atlas
Times Higher Education World Rankings
NCES IPEDS
Frequently Asked Questions
Best Nursing Colleges in Maryland: Your Questions, Answered
What is the #1 school in the Best Nursing Colleges in Maryland ranking? +
Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD ranks #1 in our 2026 Best Nursing Colleges in Maryland ranking. It earns the top spot on the strength of a median $87,555 in graduate earnings ten years after enrollment and a 94% graduation rate. Our score is built entirely from federal data on graduation rates, graduate earnings, debt, and social mobility. Reputation surveys play no part.
Which school has the highest graduate earnings? +
Johns Hopkins University posts the highest median earnings on this list: $87,555 ten years after enrollment, well above the $55,040 average across the 32 ranked schools with earnings data. Earnings that outpace cost are what separate a degree that pays off from one that does not.
Which school offers the best value? +
On a pure return-on-cost basis, Carroll Community College leads: graduates earn a median $44,349 against net price of about $2,725 a year, the strongest earnings-to-cost ratio in the ranking. Applicants should weigh that payback against sticker price rather than prestige.
Which school has the highest graduation rate? +
Johns Hopkins University has the highest graduation rate in this ranking at 94%, compared with a 46% average across the list. Completion matters because the students who finish are the ones who actually capture the earnings and mobility gains a degree promises.
How much does it cost to attend these schools? +
The average net price, meaning what students actually pay after grants and scholarships, is about $14,570 a year across the 32 ranked schools with cost data. Carroll Community College is among the most affordable at roughly $2,725. Net price is a far better guide to affordability than the published sticker price.
How is the Best Nursing Colleges in Maryland ranking calculated? +
We score every school on a four-pillar algorithm: economic outcomes (graduate earnings and debt), social mobility (Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card, built on more than 30 million anonymized tax records), academic quality (graduation and retention), and value (net price and loan burden). Social mobility carries the heaviest weight, so schools that lift low-income students into higher earnings rank above those that simply admit wealthy students. Every input comes from federal data, and schools that withhold their numbers are scored lower for it.
How many schools are ranked and where does the data come from? +
This ranking evaluates 32 institutions using the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, the Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card and Social Capital Atlas, Times Higher Education, and NCES IPEDS. There are no opinion surveys or paid placements. The order is determined by the data alone and refreshed as new federal figures are released.
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