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LPN and CNA programs in Maryland
11 schools in Maryland offer LPN and CNA programs (11 of them public), with 11 certificate and 0 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $59,925 a year after finishing, compared with $49,356 nationally.
All LPN and CNA programs in Maryland
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wor-Wic Community CollegeSalisbury, MD | Community college | Certificate | 49 | $68,285 | $74,097 | $8,875 | $3,912 |
| Community College of Baltimore CountyBaltimore, MD | Community college | Certificate | 76 | $63,662 | $74,260 | $15,750 | $4,536 |
| Hagerstown Community CollegeHagerstown, MD | Community college | Certificate | 16 | $56,188 | $57,235 | $20,625 | $4,470 |
| Allegany College of MarylandCumberland, MD | Community college | Certificate | 29 | $39,716 | $39,921 | $10,020 | $4,940 |
| Anne Arundel Community CollegeArnold, MD | Community college | Certificate | 29 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,586 |
| Baltimore City Community CollegeBaltimore, MD | Community college | Certificate | 17 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,314 |
| Carroll Community CollegeWestminster, MD | Community college | Certificate | 16 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,368 |
| Cecil CollegeNorth East, MD | Community college | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,640 |
| College of Southern MarylandLa Plata, MD | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,200 |
| Howard Community CollegeColumbia, MD | Community college | Certificate | 16 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,146 |
| Prince George's Community CollegeLargo, MD | Community college | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,034 |
Cities with the most programs: Baltimore (2), Salisbury (1), Hagerstown (1), Cumberland (1), Arnold (1), Westminster (1), North East (1), La Plata (1), Columbia (1), Largo (1).
What counts: practical and vocational nursing (LPN, LVN) and nursing assistants (CNA).
Frequently asked questions
How many LPN and CNA programs are in Maryland?
11 schools in Maryland awarded LPN and CNA certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 11 certificate and 0 associate programs.
Which LPN and CNA program in Maryland has the highest earnings?
Wor-Wic Community College in Salisbury, where certificate graduates earned a median of $68,285 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest LPN and CNA school in Maryland?
By yearly tuition and fees, Baltimore City Community College in Baltimore charges $3,314 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do LPN and CNA graduates make in Maryland?
The typical certificate program in Maryland reported median earnings of $59,925 one year after graduation and $65,666 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
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LPN and CNA programs nationwide
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.