Best ADN Programs in Maine (2026)
Maine has 10 ADN programs across 7 cities. 9 programs report NCLEX pass rates, averaging 93%.
10
ADN programs
7
Cities
93%
Avg NCLEX rate
9
With NCLEX data
Top ADN Programs in Maine by NCLEX Pass Rate
Ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate.
2
Northern Maine Community College — Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Presque Isle, ME•$3,880 in / $6,760 out
3
Southern Maine Community College — Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
South Portland, ME•$3,797 in / $6,677 out
4
Central Maine Community College — Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Auburn, ME•$3,864 in / $6,744 out
5
Kennebec Valley Community College — Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Fairfield, ME•$3,562 in / $6,442 out
8
University of Maine at Augusta — Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Augusta, ME•$8,618 in / $21,548 out
9
Eastern Maine Community College — Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Bangor, ME•$3,877 in / $6,667 out
Most Affordable ADN Programs in Maine
Sorted by lowest available tuition figure.
Kennebec Valley Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • Fairfield, ME
$3,562 in / $6,442 out
Southern Maine Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • South Portland, ME
$3,797 in / $6,677 out
Central Maine Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • Auburn, ME
$3,864 in / $6,744 out
Eastern Maine Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • Bangor, ME
$3,877 in / $6,667 out
Northern Maine Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • Presque Isle, ME
$3,880 in / $6,760 out
University of Maine at Augusta
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • Augusta, ME
$8,618 in / $21,548 out
University of Maine at Presque Isle
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • Presque Isle, ME
$8,990 in / $14,270 out
Maine College of Health Professions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • Lewiston, ME
$17,827
Beal University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • Bangor, ME
$42,305
Frequently Asked Questions
How many ADN programs are in Maine?
There are 10 ADN programs in Maine across 7 cities.
What is the average NCLEX pass rate for ADN programs in Maine?
Based on 9 programs with reported data, the average NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate for ADN programs in Maine is 93%. The highest rate is 100% at Maine College of Health Professions.
What is the cheapest ADN program in Maine?
The most affordable option is Kennebec Valley Community College at $3,562 in / $6,442 out.
Other Nursing Program Types in Maine
Compare ADN side-by-side with other paths in Maine.
BSN in Maine
Bachelor of Science in Nursing — a 4-year degree opening more career options.
ABSN in Maine
Accelerated BSN — for students who already hold a bachelor's degree.
RN to BSN in Maine
Bridge program for registered nurses seeking a bachelor's degree.
MSN in Maine
Master of Science in Nursing — for advanced practice and leadership roles.
DNP in Maine
Doctor of Nursing Practice — the highest clinical nursing degree.
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