Registered Nursing at University of Maine
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at University of Maine. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Maine sits in Orono, ME.
During the most recent reporting year, 79 registered nursing degrees were awarded at University of Maine.
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Studying Online at University of Maine
Online coursework is an option at University of Maine. Among 12,029 students, 2,466 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,263 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at University of Maine
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Maine’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maine | #2 of 14 |
| Best Value | Maine | #9 of 14 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #36 of 89 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #50 of 93 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #553 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1165 of 1,843 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maine | #2 of 14 |
| Best Value | Maine | #9 of 14 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #36 of 89 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #50 of 93 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #553 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1165 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at University of Maine, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at University of Maine are 85% women (67) and 15% men (12).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of Maine
Among the 67 bachelor’s registered nursing graduates at University of Maine, 85% were women (57) and 15% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Maine.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 57 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Maine, below the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Master’s Program at University of Maine
Of the 11 master’s registered nursing graduates at University of Maine, 91% were women (10) and 9% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Maine.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Maine, lower than the national average of 39%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at University of Maine pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.