Private nursing schools are not sponsored by the state government, and they thus receive little to no direct funding from the state. Private institutions are a good option for students willing to pay higher tuition in exchange for a prestigious education, smaller class sizes, and a personalized experience. Aspiring nurses can gain licensure for three different nursing roles at Maryland’s private schools: licensed practical nurse (LPN), registered nurse (RN), or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN).
Maryland has five private nursing schools. Three of these institutions are located in the city of Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University, Notre Dame of Maryland University, and Sojourner-Douglass College. The two others, Stevenson University and Washington Adventist University, are situated in Baltimore and Montgomery Counties, respectively. All of Maryland’s private nursing schools offer at least a baccalaureate level of nursing education; several offer graduate nursing programs as well.
For more information on private nursing education in Maryland, please refer to our comprehensive list below of the state’s private nursing schools and programs.