- 3 schools: 1 Mostly Online, 1 Hybrid, 1 Campus
Three Maryland schools offer five AGPCNP tracks, all based in Baltimore. Pathways include the BSN-DNP, post-master’s DNP, MSN, and postdoctoral certificate, and two of the three schools train at the doctoral level only. Formats range from mostly online to hybrid to campus. Resident tuition runs from about $13,000 to $140,000, and published DNP plans take three to five years.
Highlights include:
- University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) faculty assign clinical sites, so students do not search for preceptors
- Johns Hopkins delivers its BSN-DNP online with three Baltimore immersions
- Notre Dame of Maryland offers the state’s only AGPCNP MSN, taught in person with 780 practicum hours
- UMB gives existing adult and gerontology NPs streamlined post-master’s and certificate routes
Compare Maryland AGPCNP Programs
| School | Online Format | Campus Commitment | Cost Per Credit | Degrees | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University | Mostly Online | Three immersions | $2,098 | BSN-DNP | Full-time DNP, light travel |
| Notre Dame of Maryland University | Campus | In-person; schedule unpublished | $920 | MSN | Classroom-based MSN |
| University of Maryland, Baltimore | Hybrid | Blended; schedule unpublished | $963 | BSN-DNP, MSN-DNP, certificate | Assigned clinical placements |
CPC is derived and inclusive of mandatory per-credit fees at Maryland resident rates (Johns Hopkins and Notre Dame of Maryland charge all students the same rate), rounded to the nearest dollar; full rate breakdowns are on each school profile.
What’s the Best AGPCNP Program for You?
Best Placement Support
UMB assigns every clinical site through faculty and existing contracts across Maryland and Washington, D.C., though students outside the region must travel for roughly two years of clinicals.
Best Doctoral Value
UMB’s resident BSN-DNP tuition sits roughly $62,000 below the Johns Hopkins doctorate, with part-time plans Hopkins does not offer.
Best for Minimal Campus Travel
Johns Hopkins keeps coursework online, limits campus time to three immersions, and has a Clinical Placement Team request sites within 100 miles of home.
Lowest-Cost Route for BSN Holders
Notre Dame of Maryland’s MSN carries the lowest total tuition in Maryland for a BSN-prepared nurse, though applicants must currently work as RNs.
Best for Practicing NPs
UMB builds post-master’s DNP and certificate plans from a gap analysis and accepts up to 500 prior clinical hours toward the doctorate.
Maryland DNP AGPCNP Programs
Johns Hopkins and UMB both offer the AGPCNP only as a doctorate. Hopkins runs one full-time, three-year plan with online coursework and three immersions. UMB uses blended instruction, assigns a 3-, 4-, or 5-year plan at admission, and requires two years of inpatient RN experience. UMB also admits master’s-prepared nurses to a post-master’s DNP sized by gap analysis.
| School | Estimated Tuition (resident) | Duration | Clinical Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins (BSN-DNP) | $140K | 3 years | 1,000 hrs |
| UMB (BSN-DNP) | $77K | 3–5 years | 1,085 hrs |
| UMB (MSN-DNP) | $43K–$77K | Varies | 1,085 hrs |
Clinical hour totals include DNP project practicum hours: 240 at Johns Hopkins and 275 at UMB.
- Part-time option: UMB — 4- and 5-year plans designed around employment; Hopkins is full-time only
- Earliest clinical start: Johns Hopkins — first practicum begins the first summer, after two semesters of didactic study
- Most clinical hours: UMB — 1,085 hrs for Summer 2027 admits, 810 of them in the AGPCNP specialty
- Stated board eligibility: UMB — meets ANCC certification requirements and prepares graduates for the AANPCB exam
Maryland MSN AGPCNP Programs
Notre Dame of Maryland is the only Maryland school with an AGPCNP MSN. The 47-credit track is taught in person in Baltimore as a fall-start cohort. AGPCNP and FNP students share every course except one 2-credit frail-elderly course, and switching tracks requires reapplying. NDMU does not publish program length or class schedule.
| School | Estimated Tuition (resident) | Duration | Clinical Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame of Maryland (MSN) | $43K | Not clearly stated | 780 hrs |
- Practicum volume: NDMU — 780 hrs across four practicums, including simulation and clinical conference
- Eligibility limit: NDMU — current RN employment and a Maryland or compact-state license required
- Placement: NDMU — who secures clinical sites is not published
Maryland Post-Graduate Certificate AGPCNP Programs
UMB offers Maryland’s only AGPCNP certificate, and it is postdoctoral: applicants need both a graduate nursing degree and a doctorate. A gap analysis sets each student’s credits, from 13 to 43. Master’s-prepared NPs without a doctorate use UMB’s post-master’s DNP instead. A Maryland or compact-state license is required, with fall and spring entry.
| School | Estimated Tuition (resident) | Duration | Clinical Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMB (postdoctoral certificate) | $13K–$41K | Varies | Not clearly stated |
- Shortest plan: UMB — 13 credits over two semesters in the streamlined adult NP plan
- Clinical hours: UMB — set by gap analysis; the adult NP plan requires 225 hrs
National Online AGPCNP Options
Maryland has no fully online AGPCNP program, its only MSN is campus-based, and no in-state certificate serves master’s-prepared NPs without a doctorate. UMB placements also stay within Maryland and D.C. National online schools such as Walden University and Purdue Global may cover those gaps; confirm each school’s Maryland authorization and placement policy before applying.
Just outside the state, George Washington University runs mostly online MSN, BSN-DNP, and post-master’s certificate tracks with campus events in Ashburn, Virginia, or Washington, D.C. Students find their own preceptors, and GW restricts AGPCNP enrollment from some states, so check its authorization page first.
FAQ
How many AGPCNP programs are in Maryland?
Three: Johns Hopkins University, Notre Dame of Maryland University, and the University of Maryland, Baltimore. All are in Baltimore and CCNE-accredited, and together they offer five tracks.
Can I earn an AGPCNP degree fully online in Maryland?
No. All three programs require campus attendance. Johns Hopkins comes closest, with online coursework and three immersions.
Which Maryland AGPCNP program costs the least?
For BSN-prepared nurses, Notre Dame of Maryland’s MSN, at about $43,000 in tuition. Doctorally prepared NPs can pay less through UMB’s postdoctoral certificate, estimated from $13,000 for the shortest plan.
Which Maryland schools offer an AGPCNP DNP?
Johns Hopkins offers a BSN-DNP. UMB offers a BSN-DNP and a post-master’s DNP. Neither school has an AGPCNP MSN.
How often do Maryland programs require campus attendance?
Johns Hopkins schedules immersions in Spring Year 1, Fall Year 2, and Fall Year 3. UMB blends face-to-face and online instruction, and Notre Dame of Maryland is in person; neither publishes how often students attend.
Can I complete clinicals near home?
Johns Hopkins targets sites within 100 miles of your address but bars clinical activity in Louisiana and New York. UMB assigns sites only in Maryland and D.C., and students should not rotate where they work. Notre Dame of Maryland does not publish its placement policy.
Does Maryland residency lower tuition?
Only at UMB, which charges residents $963 per credit and non-residents $1,708, a gap of about $59,600 over the BSN-DNP. Johns Hopkins and Notre Dame of Maryland charge every student the same rate.