Maryland APRN Salary and Job OutlookÂ
Aside from NPs, Maryland APRNs are typically paid less than the average APRN in the U.S. The state has around 5,200 NPs, each paid an average salary of $128,000 per year – slightly more than the national average. Nurse midwifery isn’t as popular in Maryland, as the state only has 220 nurse midwives, each paid less than the national average. At an average of $187,000 per year, Maryland’s nurse anesthetists are also paid less than the average nurse anesthetist in the U.S.Â
Nationally, APRN salaries in the U.S. include $126,000 for NPs, $130,000 for nurse midwives, and $213,000 for nurse anesthetists. APRN jobs in the U.S. are expected to grow 40% by 2033, which is much faster than the average growth rate of most jobs.Â
Keep in mind, not every graduate nursing degree is an APRN degree. APRNs serve in advanced clinical roles and diagnose patients. Nurse educators, administrators, informaticists, researchers, clinical nurse leaders, and public health nurses may also hold graduate nursing degrees, but are not considered APRNs. Scholarships are available to Maryland RNs interested in these roles as well.Â
Maryland APRN Tuition Costs
Maryland RNs returning to school to become APRNs can expect to pay less than the average tuition in the U.S., but for some, the cost may still be high. Maryland’s tuition for graduate nursing programs can cost up to $11,000 per year at public institutions. Should you choose to attend a public school out of state as a Maryland resident, tuition costs can be even higher. Â
These numbers do not reflect tuition costs at private institutions. Neither does it include costs for books, uniforms, and equipment for clinical training like stethoscopes, second-hand watches, and pen lights.Â
While these numbers can be intimidating, scholarships can cover some, if not all, costs of returning to school, especially if you apply for multiple. Scholarship sponsors may require you to be a member of a nursing organization before you can apply. Fortunately, some membership dues are as low as $80 per year, and you’ll have access to other membership benefits like free continuing education credits, job boards, retailer discounts, and more.Â
