Practical Nursing · Maryland
Practical Nursing colleges in Maryland
CampusPin lists 40 U.S. colleges in Maryland that offer Practical Nursing programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Practical Nursing trains you to deliver bedside nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse or physician and to sit for the practical nurse licensure exam.
Schools in Maryland that offer Practical Nursing
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,730
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,743
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,178
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
8,570
Bais HaMedrash and Mesivta of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$13,100
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
91
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,312
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
3,234
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$8,999
Acceptance
84%
Enrollment
6,327
Carroll Community College
Westminster, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,128
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,006
Cecil College
North East, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$5,370
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,369
Chesapeake College
Wye Mills, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,010
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,275
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,200
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
4,422
Community College of Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,380
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
13,195
Coppin State University
Baltimore, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$7,001
Acceptance
50%
Enrollment
2,047
Fortis College-Landover
Landover, MD · Community College · Private
Tuition
$15,537
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
576
Frederick Community College
Frederick, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,772
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
4,116
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$10,220
Acceptance
84%
Enrollment
3,580
Garrett College
McHenry, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,060
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
424
Hagerstown Community College
Hagerstown, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,320
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,783
Harford Community College
Bel Air, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,974
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
3,628
Hood College
Frederick, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$45,870
Acceptance
78%
Enrollment
2,071
Howard Community College
Columbia, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,080
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
6,779
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$63,340
Acceptance
8%
Enrollment
29,890
Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia
Columbia, MD · Community College · Private
Tuition
$17,868
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,075
Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$55,480
Acceptance
76%
Enrollment
5,095
Maryland University of Integrative Health
Laurel, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$17,868
Acceptance
79%
Enrollment
4,933
McDaniel College
Westminster, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$49,647
Acceptance
84%
Enrollment
2,869
Montgomery College
Rockville, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$5,400
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
13,519
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$8,118
Acceptance
83%
Enrollment
9,801
Mount St. Mary's University
Emmitsburg, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$47,240
Acceptance
72%
Enrollment
2,432
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Baltimore, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$41,910
Acceptance
86%
Enrollment
1,834
Prince George's Community College
Largo, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,914
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
8,049
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$10,638
Acceptance
89%
Enrollment
6,805
Stevenson University
Stevenson, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$39,708
Acceptance
83%
Enrollment
3,506
Strayer University-Maryland
Suitland, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$13,920
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,445
Towson University
Towson, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$11,306
Acceptance
83%
Enrollment
19,410
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$17,868
Acceptance
9%
Enrollment
4,467
University of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$9,772
Acceptance
86%
Enrollment
3,085
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$8,898
Acceptance
90%
Enrollment
2,776
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$7,992
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
57,529
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Baltimore, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$11,412
Acceptance
45%
Enrollment
7,000
Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$25,200
Acceptance
45%
Enrollment
612
Wor-Wic Community College
Salisbury, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,744
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,047
Practical Nursing programs in Maryland: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 40 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
40
Public / private
27 / 13
Universities / 2-year
22 / 18
Cities represented
27
In-state tuition range
$3,312–$63,340
Median in-state tuition
$8,949
Lowest published in-state tuition
Baltimore City Community College
$3,312
Most selective
Johns Hopkins University
8% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
University of Maryland Global Campus
57,529 students
Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.
What you'll study in a Practical Nursing program
- Anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
- Fundamentals of nursing and patient-care skills
- Taking and recording vital signs and reporting changes
- Basic pharmacology and safe medication administration
- Sterile technique, dressing changes, and basic wound care
- Infection control, aseptic technique, and patient safety
- Patient and family health education
- Assisting with examinations, treatments, and specimen collection
- Supervised clinical rotations in real care settings
Where a Practical Nursing degree can lead
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
- Home Health Nurse
- Long-Term Care Nurse
- Clinic Nurse
- Nursing Care Coordinator
Typical pay: Early-career wages vary by employer, region, and experience (BLS, 2024 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses median $62,340).
A Practical Nursing program prepares you to provide hands-on, general nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse, physician, or dentist. Coursework grounds you in anatomy and physiology, basic pharmacology and safe medication administration, infection control, and the fundamentals of nursing practice, then puts those skills to work in supervised clinical settings. You learn to take and record vital signs, apply sterile dressings and perform basic wound care, collect specimens, assist with examinations and treatments, monitor patients and document changes in their condition, and reinforce patient and family health education. Where a Registered Nursing program centers on independent assessment, care planning, and broader clinical decision-making, Practical Nursing focuses on delivering direct, supportive bedside care within a defined scope under an RN's or physician's direction.
Most students enter through a state-approved practical or vocational nursing program offered by a community college, technical school, or hospital, completing classroom instruction together with supervised clinical hours before graduating. Graduates are typically eligible to sit for the national licensure examination for practical nurses and must meet their state board's requirements to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse; titles, scope of practice, and rules vary from state to state, so verify them before you enroll. Many graduates work in nursing and residential care facilities, hospitals, physician offices, home health, and clinics, and some later bridge into a registered nursing program to advance their practice. A program is preparation for the licensure exam and supervised practice, not a guaranteed job, and pay and demand vary by employer, region, setting, and experience.
In federal data for the closely related occupation of licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a 2024 median wage of $62,340 and projects employment to grow about 2.6% from 2024 to 2034; a postsecondary nondegree award is the typical entry-level education for that occupation. National figures are occupation-wide medians across all experience levels, not starting wages or graduate outcomes.
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