Hagerstown Community College
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Best Online Nursing Programs in Hagerstown, MD (2026)
Hagerstown, Maryland has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Hagerstown has a population of about 43,490. Median household income is $49,957 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.7% 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 Hagerstown
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Hagerstown. Distances are calculated from Hagerstown 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 Hagerstown. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
James Rumsey Technical Institute
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Franklin County Career and Technology Center
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Frederick Community College
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Carroll Community College
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Maryland schools on the Maryland nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Hagerstown
Hagerstown is part of the Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro area (BLS area code 25180). 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 | $92,770 | Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $98,482 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,280 | Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $68,238 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $223,140 | MD statewide | $236,879 |
| Nurse Midwife | $140,120 | MD statewide | $148,747 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $126,240 | Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $134,013 |
| Nursing Assistant | $41,870 | Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $44,448 |
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.
Hagerstown at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 43,490 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $49,957 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 19.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 94.2 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Washington County | 2,176 workers, 58 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Hagerstown-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Waynesboro, PA – 10.7 mi away (26,593 pop)
- Chambersburg, PA – 20.4 mi away (51,948 pop)
- Frederick, MD – 21.7 mi away (152,047 pop)
- Charles Town, WV – 26.4 mi away (23,759 pop)
- Leesburg, VA – 38.0 mi away (52,607 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Hagerstown, MD?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Hagerstown. The closest is Hagerstown Community College in Hagerstown, MD (0.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Carroll Community College (39.4 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Hagerstown?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Hagerstown are: Nurse Anesthetist ($223,140), Nurse Midwife ($140,120), Nurse Practitioner ($126,240). 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 Waynesboro instead of Hagerstown?
Waynesboro, PA is 10.7 miles from Hagerstown 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 Hagerstown an affordable place to study nursing?
Hagerstown’s median household income of $49,957 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hagerstown 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.