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Top Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Programs in Maine By Number of Graduates

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) programs usually take 9 - 12 months to complete and you would have to pass a licensing exam prior to being licensed in the state. Schools listed below are sorted by the number of LPN program students enrolled.

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Allegany College of Maryland Calais, ME LPN allegany.edu
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Northeast Technology Center - Afton Wells, ME LPN netech.edu
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Central Maine Medical Center College of Nursing and Health Professions Brunswick, ME LPN mchp.edu
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Top Associate Level Registered Nurse (RN) Programs in Maine By Number of Graduates

The minimum degree requirement to become a Registered Nurse is to obtain an Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree, which usually takes about 2 years to complete. You would also have to pass the NCLEX-RN exam prior to being state licensed. Schools listed below are sorted by the number of students enrolled in the program.

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Allegany College of Maryland Calais, ME ADN-RN allegany.edu
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Southern Maine Community College Westbrook, ME ADN-RN smccme.edu
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Central Maine Medical Center College of Nursing and Health Professions Brunswick, ME ADN-RN mchp.edu
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Kennebec Valley Community College Bangor, ME ADN-RN kvcc.me.edu
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Northern Maine Community College Biddeford, ME ADN-RN nmcc.edu
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Central Maine Community College Lewiston, ME ADN-RN cmcc.edu
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Eastern Maine Community College Waterville, ME ADN-RN emcc.edu
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University of Maine at Augusta Arundel, ME ADN-RN uma.edu
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University of Maine at Presque Isle Castine, ME ADN-RN umpi.edu
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Top Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Programs in Maine By Number of Graduates

See the top schools offering a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. A BSN program usually takes 4 years to complete, and a licensing exam (NCLEX) is also required. Some of these schools may also offer a RN to BSN bridge programs. The top 10 schools listed below are sorted by the number of students enrolled in their BSN program.

Institution Name Location Programs Website Request Information
University of Southern Maine South Portland, ME BSN maine.edu
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University of New England Presque Isle, ME BSN une.edu
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University of Maine Machias, ME BSN umaine.edu
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Saint Joseph's College of Maine Portland, ME BSN sjcme.edu
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Central Maine Medical Center College of Nursing and Health Professions Brunswick, ME BSN mchp.edu
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Top Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Programs in Maine By Number of Graduates

Getting your Master of Science in Nursing will take about 5-7 years from start to finish. You would still need to take a exam prior to being fully licensed to practice in the state. The schools listed below are sorted by the number of students enrolled in their Master's program.

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University of Maine Machias, ME MSN umaine.edu
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University of Southern Maine South Portland, ME MSN maine.edu
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Registered Nurses in Maine can make a salary between $50,000 to $89,000 per year. The list below shows registered nurse salaries in areas throughout Maine.

  • Portland, South Portland: $69,000
  • Bangor: $69,000
  • Lewiston, Auburn: $64,000

Nurse's in Maine Compared to Median Income Averages

+72% Above State Median Income

+60% Above National Median Income

Nurse's in Maine take home an average 31.00 per hour. Annual earnings for Nurse's working in the State of Maine average $66,427 which is 72% above the state median income and 60% above the national median income for all occupations. Employment for a Nurse makes up just of the working population in Maine and is limited due to the specific qualifications required along with the schooling involved in this career path. The increasing demand for qualified Nurses coupled with the educational barrier to enter the field is met with a steady supply of eager college graduates anxious to make a long-lasting impact in the lives of others in and around Maine.

Average Income for a Nurse in Maine

Employment Median Hourly Wage Median Annual Wage
Maine Nurse 77,560 $31.00 $66,427
State Average 581,310.00 $17.98 $37,390.00
National Average 155,760,000.00 $19.33 $35,977.00
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
MEDIAN: $31.00
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, NCES, O*NET Online

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Graduate data is from the 2013-2014 school year.
IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.