by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of Southern Maine. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Southern Maine as a strong choice for nursing, coming in at #912 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 912 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Maine | 7 of 15 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the New England Region | 69 of 96 |
The following degree levels are offered in nursing at University of Southern Maine, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 176 |
| Master’s | 29 |
| Professional Certificate | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Southern Maine handed out 176 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
University of Southern Maine is among the very best schools in the country for nursing at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maine | 5 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 52 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 571 |
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Southern Maine earn a median of $71,446 a year. This is above $59,174, the median for all majors at University of Southern Maine.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Southern Maine, nursing students accumulate a median of $29,242 in student loans. This is higher than $23,593, the typical median for all majors at University of Southern Maine.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,064 | $27,030 |
| Fees | $2,910 | $2,910 |
Find out more about University of Southern Maine tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 12% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Southern Maine are White. About 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Maine with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 139 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 13 |
University of Southern Maine awarded 176 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 88% to women and 12% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (79%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Southern Maine. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 29 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 5 |
