Nursing at University of Maine
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, you may want to check out the program at University of Maine. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Maine is located in Orono, ME.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 79 nursing graduations were recorded at University of Maine.
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Studying Online at University of Maine
Distance learning is available at University of Maine. Among 12,029 students, 2,466 (21%) studied exclusively online and 4,263 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of Maine
Rankings can help you compare University of Maine’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maine | #2 of 15 |
| Best Value | Maine | #10 of 15 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #37 of 92 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #51 of 97 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #579 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1177 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of Maine
Those who finish University of Maine’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $63,161 |
| 2 years | $61,218 |
| 3 years | $61,127 |
| 4 years | $71,443 |
| 5 years | $77,342 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from University of Maine earn a median of $71,443, compared with $53,600 for all University of Maine graduates — about 33% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from University of Maine is $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Nursing graduates at University of Maine, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at University of Maine are 85% women (67) and 15% men (12).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of Maine
Among the 67 bachelor’s 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 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 Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Maine, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at University of Maine
Among the 11 master’s nursing degrees awarded at University of Maine, 91% were women (10) and 9% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Maine.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 9% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Maine, lower than the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of Maine
The Nursing program at University of Maine offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 79 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at University of Maine pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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
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