2023 Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Maine
Finding the Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, nursing was the most popular one in Maine. In total, 1,262 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Maine.
Today's healthcare students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
The Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Maine ranking is one of many tools that Healthcare Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in Maine to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for healthcare students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maine
Check out the nursing bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Maine Schools for a Bachelor's in Nursing
Our analysis found Maine College of Health Professions to be the best school for nursing students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Maine. Located in the small city of Lewiston, MCHP is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Maine at Fort Kent helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Maine. Located in the rural area of Fort Kent, UMFK is a public school with a small student population.
On average, nursing graduates from UMFK take out $31,832 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Beal College is a great place for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Beal College is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Bangor.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Husson University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Maine. Located in the small city of Bangor, Husson is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Husson take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $32,242. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $112, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of New England helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Maine. UNE is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the midsize suburb of Biddeford.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at UNE accumulate an average of around $31,450 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $369.
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University of Maine landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree nursing programs. UMaine is a fairly large public school located in the small suburb of Orono.
On average, nursing graduates from UMaine take out $25,008 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $140, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Saint Joseph’s College of Maine did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Saint Joseph's Maine is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Standish.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from Saint Joseph's Maine carry an average student debtload of $26,119. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $582, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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University of Maine at Augusta came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maine ranking. Located in the distant town of Augusta, UMA is a public college with a small student population.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from UMA carry an average student debtload of $34,172.
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University of Southern Maine ranked #9 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maine list. University of Southern Maine is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Portland.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at University of Southern Maine take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $31,464.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 6,626 |
| Connecticut | 3,058 |
| New Hampshire | 2,129 |
| Vermont | 390 |
| Rhode Island | 1,091 |
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Nursing Related Rankings by Major
Nursing is one of 30 different types of healthcare programs to choose from.
Nursing Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 266,651 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 16,104 |
| Nursing Administration | 9,838 |
| Nursing Practice | 7,992 |
| Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 5,092 |
| Nursing Science | 4,600 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,287 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,021 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 1,936 |
| Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing | 1,883 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 773 |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing | 563 |
| School Nursing | 553 |
| Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery | 509 |
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 444 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 419 |
| Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing | 331 |
| Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing | 181 |
| Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing | 57 |
| Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing | 53 |
| Palliative Care Nursing | 14 |
| Forensic Nursing | 14 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 89,359 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 84,492 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
| Allied Health Professions | 82,308 |
| Public Health | 40,596 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 9 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Aleksahgabrielle.
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