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Registered Nursing Schools in Maine

927 students earned Registered Nursing degrees in Maine in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Registered Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 56 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Maine

Registered Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 562
Associate Degree 353
Master’s Degree 11
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Maine, a registered nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of registered nursing majors in Maine is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 1.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.6%
  • White: 87.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Maine

There are 14,770 people in the state and 3,007,670 people in the nation working in registered nursing jobs.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Maine

A typical salary for a registered nursing grad in the state is $60,810, compared to a typical salary of $75,510 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Maine that offer registered nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

202 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
8,022 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.20%. A typical student attending University of Southern Maine will pay a net price of $12,055.

116 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
7,208 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 55%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,713 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at UNE.

94 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,789 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.20%. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,354 after earning their degree at this institution.

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%. 70% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,033.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
3,473 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Husson grads earn an average salary of $38,215. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,967 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. 99% of students get financical aid.

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Beal College

Bangor
76 Degrees in Major Awarded
493 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,393. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Graduates earn an average $25,499 after graduation.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,115 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $10,316. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,042 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,346 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 44%.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
216 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. 92% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

Registered Nursing Careers in ME

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title ME Job Growth ME Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 13% $54,160
Registered Nurses 11% $65,630

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to registered nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in ME
Nursing Science 180
Family Practice Nursing 67
Mental Health Nursing 29
Nurse Anesthetist 20
Clinical Nurse Leader 18
Nursing Administration 15
Geriatric Nursing 5
Adult Health Nursing 1

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