by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools in Maryland to determine which ones were the best for nursing students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,569 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 full 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 great choice for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in nursing. Located in the city of Baltimore, UMB is a public university with a medium-sized student population.
Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the nursing program make around $78,568 in their early career salary.
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Towson University is one of the finest 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 large student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the nursing program report average early career wages of $80,344.
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It is hard to beat Stevenson University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in nursing. Stevenson is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Owings Mills.
After graduating, nursing bachelor's recipients generally make an average of $79,709 in the first five years of their career.
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Salisbury University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in nursing. Located in the suburb of Salisbury, Salisbury is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.
After graduating, nursing bachelor's recipients generally earn about $76,477 at the beginning of their careers.
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NDMU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Baltimore.
Nursing bachelor's degree recipients from Notre Dame of Maryland University receive an earnings boost of approximately $3,338 above the typical income of nursing graduates.
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Frostburg State is a small public university located in the town of Frostburg.
Nursing bachelor's degree recipients from Frostburg State University earn a boost of approximately $2,601 above the average earnings of nursing graduates.
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UMGC is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Adelphi.
Nursing bachelor's degree recipients from University of Maryland Global Campus receive an earnings boost of about $12,307 over the average income of nursing majors.
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Located in the suburb of Bowie, Bowie State University is a public university with a medium-sized student population.
After graduation, nursing bachelor's recipients typically make an average of $70,278 in their early careers.
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Coppin is a small public university located in the large city of Baltimore.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the nursing program report average early career earnings of $76,661.
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Located in the suburb of Takoma Park, Washington Adventist University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly small student population.
Nursing bachelor's degree recipients from Washington Adventist University earn a boost of about $5,336 above the average earnings of nursing graduates.
More information about a bachelor’s in nursing from Washington Adventist 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 | 1,569 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 750 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 347 |
| Communication Sciences | 186 |
| Other Health Professions | 108 |
| Allied Health Professions | 64 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 64 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 31 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 17 |
| Dental Support Services | 13 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 6 |
