Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at All-State Career-Baltimore

Based on comparable nursing programs in Maryland, this certificate appears to deliver reasonable value despite some uncertainty. Similar programs across the state suggest graduates earn around $51,369 in their first year—well above the national median for this credential—while estimated debt of $17,644 sits below Maryland's typical burden for nursing training. That translates to a debt load of just one-third of first-year earnings, which nursing students can typically manage. The drop to $48,250 by year four is worth noting, though this could reflect part-time work choices common among licensed practical nurses rather than declining job prospects.

The real question is how All-State Career-Baltimore stacks up against Maryland's community colleges, which dominate the state's strongest nursing programs. Wor-Wic graduates earn $61,000 their first year, while Community College of Baltimore County hits $52,782—both reporting actual outcomes, not estimates. With two-thirds of All-State's students receiving Pell grants, affordability matters, but those community college alternatives often cost less upfront while producing better documented results.

For families weighing this program, the estimated figures suggest it won't bury graduates in debt, but the lack of reported outcomes makes it impossible to know whether All-State delivers the same earning power as Maryland's best nursing programs. Request completion rates and NCLEX pass rates directly from the school, and compare total costs against nearby community colleges before committing.