DNP & PhD Programs in Maryland

Where possible, we include NCLEX pass rates data for each campus. The average pass rates are calculated using the last 3 years of data. The average scores are then used in our annual RN/PN rankings. You can read more about it here. You can also view this year's rankings for Maryland here.

Updated: February 5, 2026
Coppin State University

Coppin State University

Baltimore, MD
Public
4-year

Accreditations

CCNE Middle States Commission on Hi...

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
70.0%
RN test takers per year
41
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD
Private
4-year

Accreditations

CCNE Middle States Commission on Hi...

Programs Offered

DNP PhD

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
90.5%
RN test takers per year
261
RN rank (2025)
#7
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
University of Maryland, Baltimore

University of Maryland, Baltimore

Baltimore, MD
Public
4-year

Accreditations

COA Middle States Commission on Hi...

Programs Offered

DNP BSN to DNP PhD BSN to PhD

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
88.5%
RN test takers per year
187
RN rank (2025)
#9
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend