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Top Nursing Schools in Maine

This page lists 15 schools in Maine that reported awards in licensed nursing education to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023-24 — including 2 practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN), 8 associate degree (ADN), 9 bachelor's (BSN) and 5 master's award levels. By ownership, 10 public, 4 private nonprofit and 1 private for-profit. 14 appear in the CCNE or ACEN accreditor directories for at least one nursing program level. The largest concentrations are in Bangor (3).

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory

Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.

15 schools

Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected

Schools (15)

Beal University

Private for-profitCommunity / two-year collegeBangor, ME

Beal University is a private for-profit community / two-year college in Bangor, ME. It reported 93 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN

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Central Maine Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeAuburn, ME

Central Maine Community College is a public community / two-year college in Auburn, ME. It reported 26 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Eastern Maine Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeBangor, ME

Eastern Maine Community College is a public community / two-year college in Bangor, ME. It reported 31 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Husson University

Private nonprofitUniversityBangor, ME

Husson University is a private nonprofit university in Bangor, ME. It reported 123 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, Post-Master's

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Kennebec Valley Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeFairfield, ME

Kennebec Valley Community College is a public community / two-year college in Fairfield, ME. It reported 32 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Maine College of Health Professions

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionLewiston, ME

Maine College of Health Professions is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Lewiston, ME. It reported 66 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN

ACEN: BSN, LPN/LVN, ADN

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Northern Maine Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegePresque Isle, ME

Northern Maine Community College is a public community / two-year college in Presque Isle, ME. It reported 49 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: LPN/LVN, ADN

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Saint Joseph's College of Maine campus

Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Private nonprofitFour-year collegeStandish, ME

Saint Joseph's College of Maine is a private nonprofit four-year college in Standish, ME. It reported 94 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, Post-Master's-FNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, Post-Master's

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Southern Maine Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeSouth Portland, ME

Southern Maine Community College is a public community / two-year college in South Portland, ME. It reported 86 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

ACEN: ADN

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University of Maine campus

University of Maine

PublicUniversityOrono, ME

University of Maine is a public university in Orono, ME. It reported 79 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Post-Master's

CCNE: BSN, Post-Master's, MSN

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University of Maine at Augusta

PublicUniversityAugusta, ME

University of Maine at Augusta is a public university in Augusta, ME. It reported 70 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

ACEN: BSN

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University of Maine at Fort Kent

PublicUniversityFort Kent, ME

University of Maine at Fort Kent is a public university in Fort Kent, ME. It reported 146 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

CCNE: BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, DNP

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University of New England campus

University of New England

Private nonprofitUniversityBiddeford, ME

University of New England is a private nonprofit university in Biddeford, ME. It reported 137 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-CRNA

ACEN: BSN

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University of Southern Maine campus

University of Southern Maine

PublicUniversityPortland, ME

University of Southern Maine is a public university in Portland, ME. It reported 210 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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York County Community College campus

York County Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeWells, ME

York County Community College is a public community / two-year college in Wells, ME. It reported 20 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Before you apply in Maine

  • Prelicensure nursing programs must be approved by the state's board of nursing. Check the board's current list for the campus you will attend.
  • Program accreditation (CCNE, ACEN or CNEA) is separate from state approval and from the institution's own accreditation. Each school page shows which records we found and where.
  • Online programs based in another state may not accept residents of Maine. See online coursework and clinical requirements.
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