5 Nursing colleges in Maryland with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $57,327.
Most rankings ignore accessibility. We flipped the model: first, filter for schools that actually enroll and graduate low-income students (60th percentile+ mobility). Then rank by earnings. These 5 Nursing programs made the cut.
Towson University leads the rankings, producing Nursing graduates earning $64,390 while maintaining a 95th percentile mobility score. The earnings range spans $50,698 to $64,390, demonstrating that schools serving low-income students can compete on outcomes, not just access.
Morgan State University serves 54% Pell Grant recipients—students from families earning under $60,000—while still producing graduates earning $50,698. Even better: graduates face just a 5% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. These schools deliver both access AND affordability.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Towson UniversityPublic | $64,390 | $18,718 | Excellent | $28,489 | Challenging | 95th percentile mobility |
| #2 | Salisbury UniversityPublic | $61,515 | $21,000 | Excellent | $33,815 | Challenging | 84th percentile mobility |
| #3 | $55,493 | $21,105 | Excellent | $21,004 | Good | 73th percentile mobility | |
| #4 | Bowie State UniversityPublic | $54,537 | $22,985 | Excellent | $23,158 | Manageable | 78th percentile mobility |
| #5 | Morgan State UniversityPublic | $50,698 | $27,250 | Excellent | $22,000 | Good | 91th percentile mobility |
Our social mobility rankings answer: "Which schools deliver the best outcomes for students from low-income backgrounds?"
This is not simply "which schools admit the most low-income students" — it's which schools both serve low-income students and deliver strong earnings outcomes.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
