| The nursing school at Community College of Baltimore County-Catonsville/Essex is a public institution located in Baltimore, Maryland. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN. Out of 28 nursing schools in Maryland, Community College of Baltimore County-Catonsville/Essex ranks #6 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #208. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 91.92%, giving the Community College of Baltimore County-Catonsville/Essex an overall grade of A. |
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Nursing degrees offered at Community College of Baltimore County-Catonsville/Essex: Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus formats.
Academic degree levels offered:Â Associate Degree, LPN to RN and Practical Nursing level degrees.
For nursing students in Maryland, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 89.22% and for BSN programs is 76.76%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.80% and for BSN programs is 86.21%.
Community College of Baltimore County-Catonsville/Essex Nursing at a Glance
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 91.92%
- Maryland State Rank: 6
- National Rank: 208
- Grade: A
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Compare Maryland Nursing School Programs
| Compare Maryland Nursing Schools | ADN | BSN |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Nursing Programs in Maryland | 15 | 13 |
| Average NCLEX Passing Rate in Maryland | 89.22% | 76.76% |
| NCLEX Passing Rate Range in Maryland | 79.88% to 97.27% | 55.50% to 92.80% |
| Best Ranked School Details | ADN Rankings for Maryland | BSN Rankings for Maryland |
Community College of Baltimore County-Catonsville/Essex
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7201 Rossville Boulevard, Baltimore, MD - 21237
(443) 840-2222
- NCLEX Passing Rate: () 0.00%
- Programs: Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Associate
University Information
Total Faculty: 400
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $4,380
Book and Supplies: $10,880
Percent Received Aid: 79%
Average Grant or Scholarship: $3,190
Percent Admitted: N/A
Percent Admitted who Enrolled: N/A
Graduation Rate: 14%
Cities in Maryland Offering Accredited Nursing Programs
If you are not finding the right nursing program in Baltimore or want to compare nursing schools from other cities in Maryland? Compare average NCLEX scores, in-state and out-of-state tuition costs as well as schools with strong alumni networks. The following is a list of cities in with accredited nursing programs in Maryland: Arnold, Baltimore, Bel Air, Bowie, Cumberland, Frederick, Frostburg, Hagerstown, La Plata, Largo, North East, Rockville, Stevenson, Takoma Park, Towson and Wye Mills
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Additional Nursing Programs in Maryland
- Allegany College
- Anne Arundel Community College
- Baltimore City Community College
- Bowie State University
- Carroll Community College
- Cecil Community College
- Chesapeake College
- College of Southern Maryland
- Community College of Baltimore County-Catonsville/Essex
- Coppin State University
- Frederick Community College
- Frostburg State University
- Hagerstown Community College
- Harford Community College
- Hood College
- Howard Community College
- Johns Hopkins University
- Montgomery College
- Morgan State University
- Notre Dame of Maryland University
- Prince Georges Community College
- Salisbury University
- Stevenson University
- Towson University
- University of Maryland Global Campus
- University of Maryland-Baltimore
- Washington Adventist University
- Wor-Wic Community College
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Sources: The State Board of Nursing from Each State, U.S. Department of Education: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education – OPE, National Center for Education Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics


