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Nursing Schools in Maine

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

In terms of popularity, Nursing is the 8th most popular major in the state out of a total 115 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Maine

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 125
Post-Master’s Certificate 24
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 24

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 5.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.7%
  • White: 73.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 17.4%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Maine

18,300 people in the state and 3,609,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Maine

A typical salary for a nursing grad in the state is $93,100, compared to a typical salary of $106,910 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Maine that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

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

It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,595. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,215 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.90%.

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

This public school has an average net price of $12,055. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,949 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

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

The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. An average student at UNE will pay a net price of $35,871.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,035 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 70%. The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Nursing Careers in ME

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title ME Job Growth ME Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 26% $102,280
Medical and Health Services Managers 13% $87,010
Nursing Instructors and Professors 13% $54,160
Registered Nurses 11% $65,630
Nurse Anesthetists 7% $161,800
Nurse Midwives 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in ME
Rehabilitation Professions 193
Medicine 174
Public Health 153
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 83
Dentistry 64
Allied Health Professions 46
Medical Illustration & Informatics 19
Communication Sciences 17

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