Prince George's Community College
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Online programsYes
Best Online Nursing Programs in Chesapeake Beach, MD (2026)
Chesapeake Beach, Maryland has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $19,405 to $80,727 per year for indexed programs. Chesapeake Beach has a population of about 6,428. Median household income is $135,888 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 51.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Maryland, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $223,140 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Chesapeake Beach
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Chesapeake Beach. Distances are calculated from Chesapeake Beach city center.
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 Chesapeake Beach. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Anne Arundel Community College
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Online programsYes
College of Southern Maryland
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Online programsYes
Saint Michael College of Allied Health
Published tuition$19,405 - $45,405
Online programs--
George Washington University
Published tuition$64,990 - $80,727
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Maryland schools on the Maryland nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Chesapeake Beach
Chesapeake Beach is part of the Lexington Park, MD metro area (BLS area code 30500). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Maryland statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $94,780 | Lexington Park, MD | $94,028 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $74,860 | Lexington Park, MD | $74,266 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $223,140 | MD statewide | $221,369 |
| Nurse Midwife | $140,120 | MD statewide | $139,008 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $127,460 | Lexington Park, MD | $126,448 |
| Nursing Assistant | $44,270 | Lexington Park, MD | $43,919 |
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.
Chesapeake Beach at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,428 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $135,888 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 51.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 100.8 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Calvert County | 685 workers, 28 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Chesapeake Beach-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Annapolis, MD – 19.6 mi away (39,418 pop)
- Bowie, MD – 21.4 mi away (58,393 pop)
- Greenbelt, MD – 28.2 mi away (23,909 pop)
- Washington, DC – 29.5 mi away (5,191,844 pop)
- College Park, MD – 29.9 mi away (32,275 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Chesapeake Beach, MD?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Chesapeake Beach. The closest is Prince George’s Community College in Largo, MD (20.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is George Washington University (29.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Chesapeake Beach?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Chesapeake Beach are: Nurse Anesthetist ($223,140), Nurse Midwife ($140,120), Nurse Practitioner ($127,460). 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 Annapolis instead of Chesapeake Beach?
Annapolis, MD is 19.6 miles from Chesapeake Beach 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 Chesapeake Beach an affordable place to study nursing?
Chesapeake Beach’s median household income of $135,888 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Chesapeake Beach 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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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.