# Best Nursing Colleges in Maine

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> Updated: 2026-05-31 | Schools: 15 | Category: By State
> Source: https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-nursing-maine

## Methodology

Nursing programs in Maine ranked by outcomes and program concentration

CollegeRanker uses a 4-pillar algorithm: Academic Quality (15-20%), Economic Outcomes (30%), Social Mobility (25-35%), Value & Affordability (20-25%). Social mobility data from Raj Chetty's Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card (30M+ anonymized tax records). No subjective surveys.

## Rankings

| Rank | School | Location | Graduation | Earnings (10yr) | Net Price | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|------|--------|----------|------------|-----------------|-----------|-------------|---------------|
| 1 | [University of New England](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-new-england) | Biddeford, ME | 65% | $55,921 | $38,107 | $25,250 | 0.45x |
| 2 | [Husson University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/husson-university) | Bangor, ME | 58% | $45,025 | $21,005 | $27,000 | 0.6x |
| 3 | [Saint Joseph's College of Maine](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/saint-josephs-college-of-maine) | Standish, ME | 67% | $59,045 | $27,555 | $27,000 | 0.46x |
| 4 | [University of Maine at Fort Kent](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-maine-at-fort-kent) | Fort Kent, ME | 40% | $51,077 | $7,482 | $20,160 | 0.39x |
| 5 | [University of Southern Maine](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-southern-maine) | Portland, ME | 43% | $49,958 | $13,596 | $19,060 | 0.38x |
| 6 | [Northern Maine Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/northern-maine-community-college) | Presque Isle, ME | 38% | $43,348 | $7,181 | $10,825 | 0.25x |
| 7 | [Kennebec Valley Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/kennebec-valley-community-college) | Fairfield, ME | 44% | $36,035 | $3,910 | $13,255 | 0.37x |
| 8 | [Thomas College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/thomas-college) | Waterville, ME | 53% | $44,991 | $18,885 | $24,250 | 0.54x |
| 9 | [Southern Maine Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/southern-maine-community-college) | South Portland, ME | 24% | $41,661 | $11,086 | $10,331 | 0.25x |
| 10 | [Eastern Maine Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/eastern-maine-community-college) | Bangor, ME | 33% | $41,704 | $8,928 | $11,293 | 0.27x |
| 11 | [University of Maine at Augusta](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-maine-at-augusta) | Augusta, ME | 25% | $40,342 | $10,924 | $22,734 | 0.56x |
| 12 | [York County Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/york-county-community-college) | Wells, ME | 31% | $44,873 | $5,875 | $8,861 | 0.2x |
| 13 | [Central Maine Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/central-maine-community-college) | Auburn, ME | 29% | $42,448 | $6,975 | $12,000 | 0.28x |
| 14 | [University of Maine](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-maine) | Orono, ME | 56% | $48,653 | $17,510 | $25,000 | 0.51x |
| 15 | [University of Maine at Farmington](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-maine-at-farmington) | Farmington, ME | 52% | $44,433 | $16,857 | $24,499 | 0.55x |

## Data Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov)
- Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card (https://opportunityinsights.org/data)
- Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas
- Times Higher Education World University Rankings
- NCES IPEDS

## Citation

CollegeRanker. "Best Nursing Colleges in Maine." CollegeRanker.com, 2026-05-31. https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-nursing-maine

## License

This data summary is provided for informational purposes. Underlying data from federal sources (College Scorecard, IPEDS) is public domain. Opportunity Insights data is available under their data use agreement at https://opportunityinsights.org/data/.