Best Online Nursing Programs in Annapolis, MD (2026)

Annapolis, Maryland has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Annapolis has a population of about 40,744. Median household income is $104,257 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 53.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $217,620 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Nursing Schools to Annapolis

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing programs near Annapolis, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Annapolis city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Annapolis. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Anne Arundel Community College

Arnold, MD 5.5 miles from Annapolis BOC Score 63.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,219
Avg net price $14,915/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Prince George's Community College

Largo, MD 17.9 miles from Annapolis BOC Score 48.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 13%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,548
Avg net price $8,672/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Maryland, Baltimore

Baltimore, MD 23.1 miles from Annapolis BOC Score 96.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $88,174
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD 25.3 miles from Annapolis BOC Score 88.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 94%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $87,555
Avg net price $18,809/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Baltimore City Community College

Baltimore, MD 25.6 miles from Annapolis BOC Score 35.2
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,025
Avg net price $15,987/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Howard Community College

Columbia, MD 26.2 miles from Annapolis BOC Score 51.0
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,020
Avg net price $11,133/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Community College of Baltimore County

Baltimore, MD 26.6 miles from Annapolis BOC Score 41.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,729
Avg net price $9,844/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

College of Southern Maryland

La Plata, MD 39.4 miles from Annapolis BOC Score 53.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,435
Avg net price $9,204/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Maryland schools on the Maryland nursing page.


Nursing Wages Near Annapolis

Annapolis is part of the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area (BLS area code 12580). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Maryland statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Registered Nurse$99,550Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD$95,263
Licensed Practical Nurse$74,860Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD$71,636
Nurse Anesthetist$217,620Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD$208,249
Nurse Midwife$135,910Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD$130,057
Nurse Practitioner$131,990Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD$126,306
Nursing Assistant$42,770Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD$40,928

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Annapolis at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population40,744Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$104,257Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+53.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)104.5 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Nursing-related employment in Anne Arundel County12,004 workers, 168 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Annapolis, MD?

Accredited schools offering nursing programs near Annapolis are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Annapolis?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Annapolis are: Nurse Anesthetist ($217,620), Nurse Midwife ($135,910), Nurse Practitioner ($131,990). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Maryland statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Bowie instead of Annapolis?

Bowie, MD is 12.8 miles from Annapolis and has its own set of local nursing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Annapolis an affordable place to study nursing?

Annapolis’s median household income of $104,257 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Annapolis while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Maryland public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Other Programs Available in Annapolis

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Annapolis:

Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.