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Best Nursing Schools in Maine (2026)

Maine has 38 nursing programs across 12 cities. 23 programs report NCLEX pass rates, averaging 92%. Below are the top-ranked programs based on NCLEX performance, tuition, and program type.

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Total programs
6
Program types
92%
Avg NCLEX rate
23
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Top BSN Programs in Maine by NCLEX Pass Rate

Ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate. Data sourced from state boards of nursing.

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Top ADN, ABSN, MSN & DNP Programs in Maine by NCLEX Pass Rate

Non-BSN programs ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate.

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University of Maine — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•Fort Kent, ME•$260
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University of Southern Maine — RN to BSN
RN_TO_BSN•Portland, ME•$10,920 in / $27,104 out
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University of Southern Maine — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•Portland, ME•$10,920 in / $27,104 out
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Nursing Programs in Maine by Type

ADN
10 programs
Avg NCLEX: 93%
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BSN
9 programs
Avg NCLEX: 92%
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ABSN
2 programs
Avg NCLEX: 96%
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RN to BSN
3 programs
Avg NCLEX: 96%
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MSN
6 programs
Avg NCLEX: 75%
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DNP
5 programs
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Most Affordable Nursing Schools in Maine

Sorted by lowest available tuition figure (total program or annual in-state).

University of Maine
Accelerated BSN • ABSN
$260
Kennebec Valley Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$3,562 in / $6,442 out
Southern Maine Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$3,797 in / $6,677 out
Central Maine Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$3,864 in / $6,744 out
Eastern Maine Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$3,877 in / $6,667 out
Northern Maine Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$3,880 in / $6,760 out
Northern Maine Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$3,880 in / $6,760 out
University of Maine at Augusta
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • BSN
$8,618 in / $21,548 out
University of Maine at Augusta
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$8,618 in / $21,548 out
University of Maine at Presque Isle
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$8,990 in / $14,270 out

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nursing schools are in Maine?

There are 38 nursing programs in Maine, spanning 10 ADN, 9 BSN, 2 ABSN, 3 RN to BSN, 6 MSN, 5 DNP programs.

What is the average NCLEX pass rate in Maine?

Based on 23 programs with reported data, the average NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate in Maine is 92%. The highest rate is 100% at Maine College of Health Professions.

What is the cheapest nursing school in Maine?

The most affordable option is University of Maine (ABSN) at $260.

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