RN Programs in Maryland

Become a registered nurse (RN) in Maryland with this guide to RN programs, salary & job outlook, and the Maryland Board of Nursing.
Best RN Programs in Maryland: Top 25 Choices in 2025

Did you know that nursing occupations are some of the fastest-growing careers in the United States? The U.S. Department of Labor projects that nursing positions will grow by 19% to 25% from 2018 to 2028. This is true for almost every state in the U.S., including Maryland, where registered nurses (RNs) earn average starting salaries of $92,090 per year.

Requirements to Become an RN in Maryland

There are several levels of degree programs available to train aspiring RNs in Maryland. However, if you want to finish your training as quickly as possible, you should enroll in an associate degree in nursing (ADN) program. ADN programs include lectures and clinical training sessions that will prepare you for the Maryland RN licensing exam.

After completing your RN training, you must pass the RN licensing exam to apply for a license to practice as an RN in Maryland.

Accredited RN Programs in Maryland

Maryland is a great place to obtain your RN training, with many fine schools to choose from. Here are a few of the best:

  1. Allegany College of Maryland

    12401 Willowbrook Rd, Cumberland, MD 21502
    (301) 784-5000
  2. Anne Arundel Community College

    101 College Pkwy, Arnold, MD 21012
    (410) 777-2222
  3. Baltimore City Community College

    2901 Liberty Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215
    (410) 462-8300
  4. Bowie State University

    14000 Jericho Park Rd, Bowie, MD 20715
    (301) 860-4000
  5. Carroll Community College

    1601 Washington Rd, Westminster, MD 21157
    (410) 840-8443
  6. Cecil College

    1 Seahawk Dr, North East, MD 21901
    (410) 287-1000
  7. Chesapeake College

    1000 College Cir, Wye Mills, MD 21679
    (410) 822-5400
  8. College of Southern Maryland

    8730 Mitchell Rd, La Plata, MD 20646
    (301) 934-2251
  9. Community College of Baltimore County

    800 S Rolling Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228
    (443) 840-2222
  10. Coppin State University

    2500 W North Ave, Baltimore, MD 21216
    (410) 951-3000
  11. Frederick Community College

    7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD 21701
    (301) 846-2400
  12. Hagerstown Community College

    11400 Robinwood Dr, Hagerstown, MD 21742
    (240) 500-2000
  13. Harford Community College

    401 Thomas Run Rd, Bel Air, MD 21015
    (443) 412-2000
  14. Howard Community College

    10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044
    (443) 518-1000
  15. Johns Hopkins University

    525 N Wolfe St, Baltimore, MD 21205
    (410) 955-4766
  16. Montgomery College

    7600 Takoma Ave #217, Takoma Park, MD 20912
    (240) 567-5529
  17. Morgan State University

    1700 E Cold Spring Ln, Baltimore, MD 21251
    (443) 885-3333
  18. Notre Dame of Maryland University

    4701 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21210
    (410) 435-0100
  19. Prince George's Community College

    301 Largo Rd, Largo, MD 20774
    (301) 546-7422
  20. Salisbury University

    1101 Camden Ave, Salisbury, MD 21801
    (410) 543-6000
  21. Stevenson University

    1525 Greenspring Vly Rd, Stevenson, MD 21153
    (877) 468-6852
  22. Towson University

    8000 York Rd, Towson, MD 21252
    (410) 704-2000
  23. University of Maryland

    620 W Lexington St, Baltimore, MD 21201
    (410) 706-3100
  24. Washington Adventist University

    7600 Flower Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912
    (800) 835-4212
  25. Wor-Wic Community College

    32000 Campus Dr, Salisbury, MD 21804
    (410) 334-2800

RN Job Outlook and Salary in Maryland

Maryland RNs are in high demand, with Projections Central forecasting a 7.3% job growth rate from 2022 to 2032. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, RNs in Maryland earn an average annual salary of $92,090 per year, equivalent to $44.2 per hour.

The following table shows the total number of RNs employed in Maryland, and their average wage and salary, by area.

AreaTotal EmploymentAvg Hourly WageAvg Annual Salary
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson29,390$44.6$92,810
California-Lexington Park490$42.3$88,110
Salisbury4,030$42.3$88,130
Hagerstown-Martinsburg2,110$41.6$86,720
Cumberland970$37.4$77,980

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)

Maryland Board of Nursing

The Maryland Board of Nursing is the primary resource for RNs in Maryland for all nursing-related questions and concerns.

Maryland Board of Nursing

4140 Patterson Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 585-1900
(410) 358-3530

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