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Best Nursing Schools in Maine: 2026-2027 Rankings

Accredited nursing schools in Maine combine rigorous clinical preparation with strong student outcomes. Top programs like Maine College of Health Professions lead the state in NCLEX pass rates, affordability, and regional clinical placements. Ranked using the allnurses Quality Score across 12 federal data indicators.

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A- Lewiston, ME

Maine College of Health Professions is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Lewiston, Maine with about 239 students. The school reports a 67% graduation rate.

3 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

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B+ Fairfield, ME

With annual in-state tuition at $4,156, Kennebec Valley Community College in Fairfield, Maine is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 46% graduation rate.

Offering ADN Program

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B+ Orono, ME

University of Maine is a public institution in Orono, Maine. It offers 6 nursing programs across various degree levels.

6 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert

4
U

B+ Biddeford, ME

University of New England is a private nonprofit school in Biddeford, Maine offering nursing education. The school reports a 60% graduation rate.

5 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL

5
C

B+ Auburn, ME

With annual in-state tuition at $4,140, Central Maine Community College in Auburn, Maine is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 4,754 students.

Offering ADN Program

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B+ South Portland, ME

With annual in-state tuition at $4,156, Southern Maine Community College in South Portland, Maine is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $41,661 within ten years.

Offering ADN Program

7
N

B Presque Isle, ME

With annual in-state tuition at $4,156, Northern Maine Community College in Presque Isle, Maine is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 30% graduation rate.

Offering ADN Program

8

B Standish, ME

Saint Joseph's College of Maine is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Standish, Maine with about 1,454 students. The school reports a 69% graduation rate.

7 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert

9
E

B Bangor, ME

With annual in-state tuition at $4,156, Eastern Maine Community College in Bangor, Maine is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $41,704 within ten years.

Offering ADN Program

10
U

B Fort Kent, ME

University of Maine at Fort Kent is a smaller public institution in Fort Kent, Maine with about 1,562 students. The acceptance rate is 98%.

Offering BSN Program

11

B Bangor, ME

Husson University is a private nonprofit institution in Bangor, Maine. It offers 7 nursing programs across various degree levels.

7 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, Post-MSN-Cert

12

B Augusta, ME

A public institution, University of Maine at Augusta serves students in Augusta, Maine. The school reports a 23% graduation rate.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN

13
B

B Bangor, ME

Beal University is a smaller private for-profit institution in Bangor, Maine with about 504 students. Graduates earn a median of $35,639 within ten years.

4 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

14

B- Portland, ME

Based in Portland, Maine, University of Southern Maine is a public institution. It offers 8 nursing programs across various degree levels.

8 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert

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C+ Presque Isle, ME

Based in Presque Isle, Maine, University of Maine at Presque Isle is a public institution. The school reports a 33% graduation rate.

Offering ADN Program

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