Nursing at University of New England
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at University of New England. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of New England is located in Biddeford, ME.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 137 nursing graduations were recorded at University of New England.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of New England
Distance learning is available at University of New England. Of 6,573 students, 2,887 (44%) studied exclusively online and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of New England
Use these rankings to compare University of New England’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maine | #1 of 15 |
| Best Value | Maine | #15 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #29 of 97 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #85 of 92 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #316 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1811 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of New England
Graduates of University of New England’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $83,810 |
| 2 years | $82,831 |
| 3 years | $87,922 |
| 4 years | $94,307 |
| 5 years | $105,157 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from University of New England take home a median $94,307, compared with $85,050 for all University of New England graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from University of New England comes in at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Nursing graduates at University of New England, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at University of New England are 80% women (109) and 20% men (28).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of New England
Of the 115 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at University of New England, 78% were women (90) and 22% were men (25).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of New England.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 102 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 10% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of New England, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at University of New England
Of the 22 master’s nursing graduates at University of New England, 86% were women (19) and 14% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of New England.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 5% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of New England, below 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 New England
The Nursing program at University of New England includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 115 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 22 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at University of New England pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Nursing majors, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.