CRNA Programs in Maryland

There are 3 accredited CRNA programs in Maryland (DNP (3)): Johns Hopkins School of Nursing DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program, Uniformed Services University, University of Maryland Nurse Anesthesia Program.

0 of the 2 Maryland CRNA programs that publish a GRE policy require it, and 2 do not: Johns Hopkins School of Nursing DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program, University of Maryland Nurse Anesthesia Program. The remaining 1 of 3 program does not publish a GRE policy.

Published minimum GPAs for Maryland CRNA programs range from 3.00 to 3.00, averaging 3.00 (based on the 3 of 3 programs that publish this). The most common minimum is 3.00, required by 3 programs. A minimum is a floor, not a competitive target — admitted students typically exceed it.

In-state tuition ranges from $108,101 to $214,016 (based on the 2 of 3 programs that publish this). Out-of-state tuition ranges from $174,782 to $214,016 (based on 2 programs). The lowest published in-state figure belongs to University of Maryland Nurse Anesthesia Program at $108,101. Uniformed Services University is tuition-free (military/government-funded) and is excluded from the range above. Published figures are not always directly comparable — some schools quote per-year cost and others quote total program cost, so verify with the program before you compare.

2 of the 3 Maryland CRNA programs that publish a CCRN policy require CCRN certification: Johns Hopkins School of Nursing DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program, University of Maryland Nurse Anesthesia Program. The other 1 does not require it, though it remains strongly recommended.

Maryland CRNA programs require between 1 year and 2 years of critical care experience (based on the 3 of 3 programs that publish this), with 1 year being the most common minimum. This is a floor — admitted applicants often have more.

None of the 2 Maryland CRNA programs that publish an ICU-type policy accept emergency department experience — all require adult critical care (MICU/SICU/CVICU).

2 of 3 Maryland programs that publish a policy accept NICU experience: Johns Hopkins School of Nursing DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program, Uniformed Services University. 3 of 3 accept PICU experience: Johns Hopkins School of Nursing DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program, Uniformed Services University, University of Maryland Nurse Anesthesia Program.

3 of 3 Maryland CRNA programs publish an application deadline. The earliest is University of Maryland Nurse Anesthesia Program on July 1, 2026. Deadlines shift year to year — check the program's site before you rely on a date.

The average class size is about 28 students (based on the 3 of 3 programs that publish this).

Uniformed Services University has the highest published NCE (National Certification Exam) pass rate in Maryland at 100% (based on the 3 of 3 programs that publish this).