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.
Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (15)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beal University | Bangor, ME | Private for-profit | ADN, BSN | — |
| Central Maine Community College | Auburn, ME | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Eastern Maine Community College | Bangor, ME | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Husson University | Bangor, ME | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP | CCNE |
| Kennebec Valley Community College | Fairfield, ME | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Maine College of Health Professions | Lewiston, ME | Private nonprofit | LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN | ACEN |
| Northern Maine Community College | Presque Isle, ME | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Standish, ME | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, Post-Master's-FNP | CCNE |
| Southern Maine Community College | South Portland, ME | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| University of Maine | Orono, ME | Public | BSN, MSN, Post-Master's | CCNE |
| University of Maine at Augusta | Augusta, ME | Public | BSN | ACEN |
| University of Maine at Fort Kent | Fort Kent, ME | Public | BSN | CCNE |
| University of New England | Biddeford, ME | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN-CRNA | ACEN |
| University of Southern Maine | Portland, ME | Public | BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP | CCNE |
| York County Community College | Wells, ME | Public | ADN | ACEN |
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.