2023 Best Nursing Schools in Maine
Finding the Best Nursing 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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Healthcare Degree Search has created its Best Nursing Schools in Maine ranking. Our analysis looked at 14 schools in Maine to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for healthcare students.
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2023 Best Nursing Schools in Maine
The colleges and universities below are the best for nursing majors pursuing a .
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Our analysis found Maine College of Health Professions to be the best school for nursing students who want to pursue a degree in Maine. Located in the city of Lewiston, MCHP is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Nursing majors at MCHP take out an average of $28,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Beal College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Nursing Schools in Maine list. Beal College is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Bangor.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Maine at Presque Isle. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Nursing Schools in Maine list. UMPI is a small public school located in the rural area of Presque Isle.
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Out of the 14 schools in Maine that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maine at Fort Kent landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the remote area of Fort Kent, UMFK is a public school with a small student population.
While working on their degree, nursing majors at UMFK accumulate an average of around $31,000 in student debt.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Eastern Maine Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Nursing Schools in Maine list. Eastern Maine Community College is a small public school located in the small city of Bangor.
After completing their degree, nursing graduates from Eastern Maine Community College carry an average student debtload of $27,052.
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Husson University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best nursing programs. Located in the small city of Bangor, Husson is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
After completing their degree, nursing graduates from Husson carry an average student debtload of $27,500. 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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University of New England landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best nursing programs. UNE is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized suburb of Biddeford.
On average, nursing graduates from UNE take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $369.
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Northern Maine Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best nursing programs. Located in the remote town of Presque Isle, Northern Maine Community College is a public college with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Northern Maine Community College take out is $18,240.
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With a ranking of #9, Saint Joseph’s College of Maine did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students. Saint Joseph's Maine is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Standish.
Nursing majors at Saint Joseph's Maine take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree. 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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With a ranking of #10, University of Maine did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students. UMaine is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Orono.
On average, nursing graduates from UMaine take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $140, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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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 14 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).
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