Registered Nurse Programs in Maine: 15 Colleges and Schools
15 Maine schools reported registered nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 913 students: 10 public, 4 private nonprofit, 1 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Maine · CIP 51.3801
15 schools in Maine graduated 913 RNs in 2024, out of 2,125 schools nationally. By type: 10 public, 4 private nonprofit, 1 private for-profit. Credentials offered: associate (9), bachelor's (8), master's (3), certificate (2).
The largest program is University of Southern Maine in Portland with 176 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 15 Maine schools
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Largest programs in Maine
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Southern Maine | Portland | 176 |
| 2 | University of New England | Biddeford | 115 |
| 3 | Beal University | Bangor | 93 |
| 4 | Southern Maine Community College | South Portland | 86 |
| 5 | University of Maine | Orono | 79 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Maine by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor · 3 schools | ||||
| Beal University | Private for-profit | associate, bachelor's, master's | 93 | Website ↗ |
| Husson University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 64 | Website ↗ |
| Eastern Maine Community College | Public | associate | 31 | Website ↗ |
| Presque Isle · 2 schools | ||||
| Northern Maine Community College | Public | associate | 26 | Website ↗ |
| University of Maine at Presque Isle | Public | associate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Auburn · 1 school | ||||
| Central Maine Community College | Public | associate | 26 | Website ↗ |
| Augusta · 1 school | ||||
| University of Maine at Augusta | Public | bachelor's | 61 | Website ↗ |
| Biddeford · 1 school | ||||
| University of New England | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 115 | Website ↗ |
| Fairfield · 1 school | ||||
| Kennebec Valley Community College | Public | associate | 32 | Website ↗ |
| Lewiston · 1 school | ||||
| Maine College of Health Professions | Private nonprofit | associate, bachelor's | 54 | Website ↗ |
| Orono · 1 school | ||||
| University of Maine | Public | bachelor's, master's, certificate | 79 | Website ↗ |
| Portland · 1 school | ||||
| University of Southern Maine | Public | bachelor's, certificate, master's | 176 | Website ↗ |
| South Portland · 1 school | ||||
| Southern Maine Community College | Public | associate | 86 | Website ↗ |
| Standish · 1 school | ||||
| Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 50 | Website ↗ |
| Wells · 1 school | ||||
| York County Community College | Public | associate | 20 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 15 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | 15 | 913 | this page |
| New Hampshire | 17 | 1,546 | Programs in New Hampshire → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about RN programs in Maine
- How many RN programs are in Maine?
- 15 colleges and schools reported registered nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 913 students.
- Which Maine program is the largest?
- University of Southern Maine in Portland, with 176 graduates in 2024, followed by University of New England in Biddeford (115).
- Are Maine programs mostly public?
- Yes: 10 public, 4 private nonprofit, 1 private for-profit of the 15 schools.
- What does an RN earn in Maine?
- Typical RN pay in Maine is $86,990 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $97,550 nationally.