2023 Best Nursing Schools in Maine
Finding the Best Nursing School for You
Nursing is one of the most popular subjects to study in Maine. With 149 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 8th out of all the majors we track in the state.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Grad Degree Search has created the Best Nursing Schools in Maine to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Maine to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Nursing Schools in Maine
Check out the nursing programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Maine Schools in Nursing
Our analysis found University of New England to be the best school for nursing students who want to pursue a degree in Maine. Located in the suburb of Biddeford, UNE is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Husson University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Nursing Schools in Maine list. Husson is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bangor.
Out of the 5 schools in Maine that were part of this year’s ranking, Saint Joseph’s College of Maine landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Standish, Saint Joseph's Maine is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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The excellent programs at University of Maine helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Maine. Located in the suburb of Orono, UMaine is a public college with a large student population.
Out of the 5 schools in Maine that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Southern Maine landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Portland, University of Southern Maine is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Best Nursing Colleges in the New England Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1,916 |
| Connecticut | 750 |
| Rhode Island | 83 |
| New Hampshire | 366 |
| Vermont | 25 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Nursing
One of 29 majors within the area of study, nursing has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to Nursing
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 28,629 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 24,774 |
| Public Health | 19,473 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 17,335 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 16,952 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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