6 Schools • 3 Mostly Online • 2 Hybrid • 1 Campus
Maryland has six schools offering 16 Family Nurse Practitioner tracks across MSN, DNP and post-graduate certificate pathways. Three programs are mostly online, two are hybrid and one meets on campus. No Maryland FNP program is fully online with zero campus or live-class time. Resident tuition runs from about $16,000 for a certificate to $146,000 for a dual DNP/MPH. Four schools offer a BSN-to-DNP, and the University of Maryland offers its FNP only at the doctoral level. Two schools charge every student the same rate regardless of residency.
Highlights include:
- University of Maryland assigns every FNP student’s clinical sites from its own Maryland and D.C. network
- Frostburg State University charges $580 per credit to all residencies and focuses on rural and underserved communities
- Salisbury University’s MSN carries more direct-care hours (750) than its BSN-DNP’s FNP block (600)
- Coppin State University bills its MSN at a $400 graduate rate, about a third of its DNP cost
Compare Maryland Family NP Programs
| School | Online Format | Campus Commitment | Cost Per Credit | Degrees | Best For |
| Coppin State University | Hybrid | DNP classes on campus, some Friday/Saturday | $489–$886 | MSN, BSN-DNP, certificate | Baltimore urban-health focus |
| Frostburg State University | Mostly Online | Four lab visits plus orientation | $600 | MSN | Rural nurses, any state |
| Johns Hopkins University | Mostly Online | Two to four Baltimore immersions | $1,821–$2,450 | MSN, BSN-DNP, DNP/MPH | Full-time students seeking a research university |
| Notre Dame of Maryland University | Campus | Two evenings a week | $920 | MSN | Working Baltimore RNs |
| Salisbury University | Mostly Online | None published; some live online classes | $590–$865 | MSN, BSN-DNP, post-master’s DNP, certificate | Flat-rate MSN with high clinical hours |
| University of Maryland | Hybrid | Face-to-face classes in Baltimore or Rockville | $963 | BSN-DNP, post-master’s DNP, certificate | School-assigned clinical placements |
CPC is the published Maryland resident rate per credit, including mandatory per-credit fees at Frostburg and Coppin; Salisbury’s rates already include all fees. Per-semester and program fees are listed on each school profile.
What’s the Best FNP Program for You?
Best for Guaranteed Placement
University of Maryland assigns clinical sites from its own Maryland and Washington, D.C. contract network, so students never search for preceptors. Expect hybrid campus classes and a two-year RN experience requirement.
Most Clinical Training
University of Maryland’s BSN-DNP requires 1,085 hours, including 810 FNP clinical hours. Johns Hopkins requires 800 FNP hours at both the MSN and BSN-DNP levels.
Lowest In-State Cost
Coppin State University’s MSN costs about $24,000 to $26,000 with fees for Maryland residents, billed at a $400 graduate rate.
Best for Out-of-State Students
Salisbury University ($590 MSN, fees included) and Frostburg State University ($580 plus fees) charge every student the same rate. Confirm your state board will license you, since both programs hold Maryland approval.
Best for Working Nurses
Notre Dame of Maryland University runs a part-time evening MSN in Baltimore and admits only nurses currently employed as RNs.
Best for Rural Nurses
Frostburg State University builds rural health into its MSN and places students in their own communities for 765 clinical hours.
Maryland DNP FNP Programs
Four schools offer a BSN-to-DNP with an FNP focus, from 68.5 to 80 credits. All four require at least 1,000 clinical hours, but the FNP direct-care share varies: Salisbury’s FNP block is 600 hours, Johns Hopkins’ is 800 and the University of Maryland’s is 810. University of Maryland and Salisbury also offer a post-master’s DNP route for MSN holders without FNP preparation.
| School | Estimated Tuition (resident) | Duration | Clinical Hours |
| Coppin State University | $63K–$72K | 3–6 years | 1,000 hrs |
| Johns Hopkins University | $144K | 3 years | 1,000 hrs |
| Salisbury University | $69K | 4 years | 1,000 hrs |
| University of Maryland | $92K–$96K | 3–5 years | 1,085 hrs |
- Lowest resident total: Coppin State University, about $63K–$72K with fees.
- Same rate everywhere: Salisbury University, $865 per credit for all residencies, fees included.
- Fastest full-time pace: Johns Hopkins University, three years at 68.5 credits.
- Most clinical hours: University of Maryland, 1,085 hours with faculty-assigned sites.
Nurses who want more doctoral options can compare programs in our BSN-to-DNP FNP programs guide.
Maryland MSN FNP Programs
Five schools offer an FNP MSN, from 42 to 59 credits. Published clinical hours run from 750 to 800 where stated; Coppin does not publish an MSN total. Frostburg and Salisbury are mostly online, Notre Dame of Maryland meets on campus two evenings a week, and Johns Hopkins limits MSN clinicals to the Baltimore-Washington region.
| School | Estimated Tuition (resident) | Duration | Clinical Hours |
| Coppin State University | $24K–$26K | 2 years | Not clearly stated |
| Frostburg State University | $38K–$39K | 2–3.5 years | 765 hrs |
| Johns Hopkins University | $103K | 1.7 years | 800 hrs |
| Notre Dame of Maryland University | $45K | 2.3 years | 750 hrs |
| Salisbury University | $31K | 3–4 years | 750 hrs |
- Lowest resident total: Coppin State University, about $24K–$26K with fees.
- Same rate everywhere: Frostburg State University and Salisbury University.
- Fastest full-time pace: Johns Hopkins University, five semesters.
- Most clinical hours: Johns Hopkins University, 800 FNP hours.
Find even more master’s options in our MSN FNP programs guide.
Maryland Post-Graduate Certificate FNP Programs
Three schools offer an FNP certificate, but eligibility differs. Coppin’s is a post-master’s certificate. University of Maryland’s and Salisbury’s are open only to nurses who already hold a doctorate.
| School | Estimated Tuition (resident) | Duration | Clinical Hours |
| Coppin State University | $16K | 1.7 years | Not clearly stated |
| Salisbury University | $18K–$30K | 2–3 years | 600 hrs |
| University of Maryland | Up to $41K | Not clearly stated | Not clearly stated |
- Lowest certificate cost: Coppin State University, about $16K in-state.
- Post-master’s route: Coppin State University is the only Maryland certificate open to MSN holders.
- Post-doctoral route: University of Maryland and Salisbury University, for nurses who already hold a DNP.
Find even more post-master’s options in our FNP certificate programs guide.
National Online FNP Options
Maryland’s in-state programs leave three gaps. No program is fully online with zero campus or live-class time. Only the University of Maryland publishes school-assigned clinical placements; the other five expect students to find or co-arrange sites. Out-of-state students also face limits, since UMD and Coppin charge much higher non-resident rates, Johns Hopkins keeps MSN clinicals in the Baltimore-Washington region, and Salisbury holds APRN approval in Maryland only. Nurses who hit one of these limits can compare national programs such as Walden University and Purdue Global.
FAQ
How many FNP programs are in Maryland?
Six schools offer 16 FNP tracks: five MSN programs, four BSN-to-DNP programs, other post-master’s and dual DNP routes, and three certificates. All six are CCNE-accredited.
Which Maryland FNP programs are online?
None is fully online. Johns Hopkins, Frostburg State and Salisbury are mostly online, with campus immersions, lab visits or live online classes.
Which Maryland FNP program has the lowest tuition?
For Maryland residents, Coppin State University’s MSN has the lowest total, about $24,000 to $26,000 with fees. Salisbury’s $590 fee-inclusive MSN rate applies to all residencies.
Are there DNP FNP programs in Maryland?
Yes. Coppin State, Johns Hopkins, Salisbury and the University of Maryland offer BSN-to-DNP FNP programs. UMD and Salisbury also offer post-master’s DNP routes.
Do Maryland FNP programs require campus visits?
Most do. UMD and Coppin are hybrid, Notre Dame of Maryland meets two evenings a week, Johns Hopkins holds two to four immersions and Frostburg requires four lab visits. Salisbury publishes no campus visits but uses some live online classes.
Can I complete clinicals near home?
Usually, but placement support varies. UMD assigns sites in Maryland and D.C., Frostburg places students in their own communities, and Johns Hopkins limits MSN clinicals to the Baltimore-Washington region.
Can out-of-state students enroll in Maryland FNP programs?
Yes. Frostburg and Salisbury charge all students the same rate, and Johns Hopkins charges one private rate. UMD and Coppin charge higher non-resident tuition. Confirm your state board will accept the program before enrolling.