LPN programs in Maryland

8 LPN (licensed practical nurse) programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

8 schools offer these practical nursing programs, and Maryland has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Licensed practical and vocational nurses (LPNs and LVNs) give basic medical care to patients who are ill, injured or recovering. Most finish a state-approved certificate or diploma program that takes about a year, then pass an exam to become licensed.¹ The exam is the NCLEX-PN from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, which the nursing boards of every state, DC and four US territories use in deciding who gets a license.²

In Maryland, 7 of the 8 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent and 1 asks for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 8 programs here are practical nursing (LPN, 7 programs) and refresher (1 program).

See the 8 programs

How much do LPN programs cost in Maryland?

$3,014 to $6,484 is what most LPN programs in Maryland cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 8 programs with a price. All of them: $2,232 to $13,962

In the typical program

Finished the program: 84%
Working 6 months later: 82%
Earned a year, estimated: about $49,500
Length: 48 to 52 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Maryland may also offer LPN programs. How these figures are made

Are there free LPN programs in Maryland?

Yes, if you qualify. WIOA (public workforce funding) can pay for any program on this page, in full or in part, depending on local limits.³⁴⁵In program year 2024 it paid toward the training of at least 23 people at 3 of the 8 programs here.
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁶ Before funding training, the center goes through an assessment and a career plan with you.⁵
Or pay yourself. Most practical nursing programs in Maryland cost $3,014 to $6,484. Prices on this page run from $2,232 to $13,962.

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 8 LPN programs in Maryland approved for WIOA funding

8 programs

Practical nursing (LPN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Licensed Practical Nurse (41 Credit Hours)
Wor-Wic Community College
Salisbury
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Wor-Wic Community College, SalisburyPractical nursing (LPN) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,300
Price if you pay yourself$2,709
3 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Licensed Practical Nurse (41 Credit Hours) at Wor-Wic Community College
More details about Licensed Practical Nurse (41 Credit Hours) at Wor-Wic Community College
Finished
94%
Working at 6 months
82%
Earned in a quarter
$7,082
Length
50 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,330
Students counted
223
Earned a year, estimated
$28,300
Price if you pay yourself
$2,709
students trained with WIOA funding
3
Program website, Licensed Practical Nurse (41 Credit Hours) at Wor-Wic Community College
Practical nursing (LPN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Practical Nursing (45 Credit Hours)
Allegany College Of Maryland
Cumberland
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Allegany College Of Maryland, CumberlandPractical nursing (LPN) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$32,900
Price if you pay yourself$5,632
Program website, Practical Nursing (45 Credit Hours) at Allegany College Of Maryland
More details about Practical Nursing (45 Credit Hours) at Allegany College Of Maryland
Finished
88%
Working at 6 months
82%
Earned in a quarter
$8,232
Length
40 weeks, 10 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,417
Students counted
112
Earned a year, estimated
$32,900
Price if you pay yourself
$5,632
Program website, Practical Nursing (45 Credit Hours) at Allegany College Of Maryland
Practical nursing (LPN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Practical Nursing (42 Credit Hours)
Hagerstown Community College
Hagerstown
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Hagerstown Community College, HagerstownPractical nursing (LPN) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$55,500
Price if you pay yourself$7,582
Program website, Practical Nursing (42 Credit Hours) at Hagerstown Community College
More details about Practical Nursing (42 Credit Hours) at Hagerstown Community College
Finished
83%
Working at 6 months
90%
Earned in a quarter
$13,876
Length
52 weeks, 8 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,849
Students counted
108
Earned a year, estimated
$55,500
Price if you pay yourself
$7,582
Program website, Practical Nursing (42 Credit Hours) at Hagerstown Community College
Practical nursing (LPN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Licensed Practical Nurse (1400 Clock Hours)
Mineral County Technical Center
Keyser, WV
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Mineral County Technical Center, Keyser, WVPractical nursing (LPN) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Classes are outside Maryland; Maryland approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimated$46,900
Price if you pay yourself$4,632
10 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Licensed Practical Nurse (1400 Clock Hours) at Mineral County Technical Center
More details about Licensed Practical Nurse (1400 Clock Hours) at Mineral County Technical Center
Finished
83%
Working at 6 months
91%
Earned in a quarter
$11,733
Length
52 weeks, 26 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,479
Students counted
85
Earned a year, estimated
$46,900
Price if you pay yourself
$4,632
students trained with WIOA funding
10
Program website, Licensed Practical Nurse (1400 Clock Hours) at Mineral County Technical Center
Practical nursing (LPN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Practical Nursing (45 Credit Hours)
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Baltimore City Community College, BaltimorePractical nursing (LPN) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$54,800
Price if you pay yourself$3,115
Program website, Practical Nursing (45 Credit Hours) at Baltimore City Community College
More details about Practical Nursing (45 Credit Hours) at Baltimore City Community College
Finished
66%
Working at 6 months
88%
Earned in a quarter
$13,692
Length
54 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$405
Students counted
81
Earned a year, estimated
$54,800
Price if you pay yourself
$3,115
Program website, Practical Nursing (45 Credit Hours) at Baltimore City Community College
Practical nursing (LPN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Nursing (LPN) (47 Credit Hours)
Prince George's Community College
Largo
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Prince George's Community College, LargoPractical nursing (LPN) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$37,300
Price if you pay yourself$6,118
Program website, Nursing (LPN) (47 Credit Hours) at Prince George's Community College
More details about Nursing (LPN) (47 Credit Hours) at Prince George's Community College
Finished
11%
Working at 6 months
62%
Earned in a quarter
$9,334
Length
50 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,200
Students counted
55
Earned a year, estimated
$37,300
Price if you pay yourself
$6,118
Program website, Nursing (LPN) (47 Credit Hours) at Prince George's Community College
Practical nursing (LPN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Practical Nursing (1,496 clock hours)
Polytech Adult Education
Woodside, DE
High school diploma or equivalent
Polytech Adult Education, Woodside, DEPractical nursing (LPN)In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Classes are outside Maryland; Maryland approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimated$52,000
Price if you pay yourself$13,962
10 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Practical Nursing (1,496 clock hours) at Polytech Adult Education
More details about Practical Nursing (1,496 clock hours) at Polytech Adult Education
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
81%
Earned in a quarter
$13,012
Length
50 weeks, 30 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,230
Students counted
42
Earned a year, estimated
$52,000
Price if you pay yourself
$13,962
students trained with WIOA funding
10
Program website, Practical Nursing (1,496 clock hours) at Polytech Adult Education
RefresherHybridPrerequisite courses
Nurse Refresher (68.5 clock hours)
Harford Community College
Bel Air
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Harford Community College, Bel AirRefresher · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$72,300
Price if you pay yourself$2,232
Program website, Nurse Refresher (68.5 clock hours) at Harford Community College
More details about Nurse Refresher (68.5 clock hours) at Harford Community College
Finished
86%
Working at 6 months
57%
Earned in a quarter
$18,080
Length
10 weeks, 7 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$464
Students counted
21
Earned a year, estimated
$72,300
Price if you pay yourself
$2,232
Program website, Nurse Refresher (68.5 clock hours) at Harford Community College

How to pay for LPN programs in Maryland

WIOA funding can pay for LPN programs in Maryland

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for LPN programs

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.⁷⁸

GI Bill for LPN programs

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.⁹

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

LPN or RN in Maryland?

The programs Maryland approved for workforce funding in each, side by side. The figures are the typical program's, as on the two pages.

	LPNthis page	RN
Programs	8 at 8 schools	5 at 5 schools
Most cost, if you pay yourself	$3,014 to $6,484	$4,944 to $12,630
Length	48 to 52 weeks	72 to 104 weeks
Finished the program	84%	78%
Working 6 months later	82%	83%
Earned a year, estimated	about $49,500	about $62,800
Trained with WIOA funding	at least 23 people	at least 10 people

LPN vs RN nationwide: what each job does, the license exams and how to get from one to the other

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024. Earnings are the second quarter after leaving the program, times four.

Quick facts: LPN programs in Maryland

lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare: 4th of 34
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less: 25 of 26
LPN programs here, against the typical state's 13: 8 vs 13

State comparisons use the same figures as the LPN programs by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

LPN programs in Cumberland, Baltimore, Salisbury and other Maryland cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above.

Other training in Maryland

How LPN programs compare with the rest of nursing and patient care: Nursing and patient care programs in Maryland

Where the Maryland practical nursing program numbers come from

Which Maryland practical nursing programs are on this list?

These are the practical nursing programs Maryland approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).¹⁰ The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Maryland offers.

How the prices and results of Maryland practical nursing programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

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