Nursing Program

The nursing program at University of Maryland – Baltimore prepares students for careers in hospitals, convalescent centers, clinics, home care, and physician's offices. The program focuses on knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for the sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Program courses include: administration of medication and treatments, assisting and physician during treatments and examinations, referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. Get more details below including other Maryland colleges that offer nursing program.

The Nursing program at University of Maryland – Baltimore is accredited by the Maryland Board of Nursing since 1952.

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University of Maryland – Baltimore (UMGC)

3501 University Blvd East, Adelphi, MD

University of Maryland - Baltimore provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Baltimore, Maryland and publically funded. Approximately six thousand students are enrolled per year at University of Maryland - Baltimore.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Public Administration And Social Services
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Legal Professions And Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Philosophy And Religious Studies

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. More information from the admissions office can be found at umaryland.edu.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay nearly $9,900 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $30,000 for the year. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is about $8,000. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

To see a full list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.umaryland.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. UMGC has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Registered Nurses

Description

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).