Practical Nursing Schools in Maryland

284 students earned Practical Nursing degrees in Maryland in the 2022-2023 year.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors in Maryland

Practical Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years	275
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years	275
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year	9

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, a practical nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of practical nursing majors in Maryland is as follows:

• Asian: 2.1%
• Black or African American: 29.6%
• Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
• White: 49.3%
• Non-Resident Alien: 6.7%
• Other Races: 6.7%

Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in Maryland

In this state, there are 38,590 people employed in jobs related to a practical nursing degree, compared to 2,152,650 nationwide.

Wages for Practical Nursing Jobs in Maryland

A typical salary for a practical nursing grad in the state is $31,310, compared to a typical salary of $29,580 nationwide.

Practical Nursing Careers in MD

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title	MD Job Growth	MD Median Salary
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	15%	$54,020
Nursing Assistants	15%	$30,230

Related Majors in Maryland

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to practical nursing.

Major	Annual Graduates in MD
Nursing	4,104
Public Health	1,786
Health/Medical Admin Services	1,108
Allied Health Professions	562
Mental & Social Health Services	461
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences	440
Rehabilitation Professions	353
Communication Sciences	296

View all majors related to Practical Nursing

View Nationwide Practical Nursing Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

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