Nursing at University of Southern Maine
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at University of Southern Maine. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Southern Maine is located in Portland, ME.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 210 nursing degrees were granted at University of Southern Maine.
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Studying Online at University of Southern Maine
Online coursework is an option at University of Southern Maine. Among 7,604 students, 1,870 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,803 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of Southern Maine
Rankings can help you compare University of Southern Maine’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maine | #7 of 15 |
| Best Value | Maine | #9 of 15 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #26 of 92 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #71 of 97 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #838 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #980 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of Southern Maine
Students who complete University of Southern 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 | $63,741 |
| 2 years | $62,762 |
| 3 years | $66,278 |
| 4 years | $71,446 |
| 5 years | $81,942 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from University of Southern Maine earn a median of $71,446, compared with $59,174 for all University of Southern Maine graduates — about 21% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from University of Southern Maine is $29,242.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Nursing graduates at University of Southern Maine, by degree type.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at University of Southern Maine are 88% women (185) and 12% men (25).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of Southern Maine
Of the 176 bachelor’s nursing graduates at University of Southern Maine, 88% were women (155) and 12% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern Maine.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 139 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 5 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 18% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern Maine, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at University of Southern Maine
Among the 29 master’s nursing graduates at University of Southern Maine, 90% were women (26) and 10% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Southern Maine.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 27 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 7% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Southern Maine, 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 Southern Maine
This Nursing program at University of Southern Maine includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 176 |
| Nursing Administration | 11 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 12 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 7 |
| Geriatric Nursing | 4 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at University of Southern Maine go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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.
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