CNA & LPN programs in Maryland
16 CNA & LPN programs at 15 Maryland schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (5 programs), the state median is $56,188 one year after completion, 12% above the national median of $49,998. Median borrower debt is $22,190.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wor-Wic Community College | Salisbury, MD | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 61 | $68,285 | $14,125 | $161 |
| Community College of Baltimore County | Baltimore, MD | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 63 | $63,662 | $22,190 | $252 |
| Hagerstown Community College | Hagerstown, MD | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 25 | $56,188 | $24,375 | $277 |
| Fortis Institute-Towson | Towson, MD | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | – | $53,185 | $32,609 | $371 |
| Allegany College of Maryland | Cumberland, MD | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 34 | $39,716 | $14,875 | $169 |
| Anne Arundel Community College | Arnold, MD | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 23 | not reported | $16,448 | $187 |
| Baltimore City Community College | Baltimore, MD | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 23 | not reported | – | – |
| Baltimore City Community College | Baltimore, MD | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate degree | – | not reported | – | – |
| Cecil College | North East, MD | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| College of Southern Maryland | La Plata, MD | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 13 | not reported | – | – |
| Frederick Community College | Frederick, MD | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Harford Community College | Bel Air, MD | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Howard Community College | Columbia, MD | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 21 | not reported | $29,185 | $332 |
| Prince George's Community College | Largo, MD | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| All-State Career-Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| Carroll Community College | Westminster, MD | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 18 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Before you choose a CNA & LPN school in Maryland
Nurse aides are listed on a state registry after passing a state competency exam; federal rules set minimum training for aides in nursing homes and states can require more. LPNs must pass the NCLEX-PN and be licensed by the state board of nursing.
- Is the program approved by my state's nursing board?
- What is the NCLEX-PN pass rate (LPN) or state-exam pass rate (CNA)?
- Where are clinical hours completed?
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying CNA & LPN program in Maryland?
By reported one-year earnings, Wor-Wic Community College leads at $68,285 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many CNA & LPN programs are in Maryland?
The Scorecard lists 16 certificate or associate programs in this field at 15 schools in Maryland.