by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how University of Southern Maine compares to other colleges that offer nursing.
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University of Southern Maine ranks competitively among schools offering nursing. More specifically it was ranked #572 out of 1,046 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Maine.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Maine | 1 |
| Best Value Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 2 |
| Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maine | 3 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Maine | 4 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maine | 5 |
| Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 5 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Maine | 7 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 7 |
| Best Value Nursing Schools in Maine | 9 |
| College Major Best Value | 9 |
| Best Value Nursing Schools in the New England Region | 26 |
| College Major Best Value | 26 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Southern Maine conferred 176 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Southern Maine earn a median of $71,446 a year. This is above $59,174, the median for all majors at University of Southern Maine.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Southern Maine, nursing students accumulate a median of $29,242 in student loans. This is higher than $23,593, the typical median for all majors at University of Southern Maine.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,064 | $27,030 |
| Fees | $2,910 | $2,910 |
Find out more about University of Southern Maine tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 12% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Southern Maine are White. About 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Maine with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 139 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 13 |
For the most recent academic year available, 10% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of nursing master’s degree graduates at University of Southern Maine are White. About 93% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Maine with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of Southern Maine.
This nursing program at University of Southern Maine includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 176 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 12 |
| Nursing Administration | 11 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 7 |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing | 4 |
University of Southern Maine conferred 176 degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 88% to women and 12% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (79%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
University of Southern Maine awarded 12 completions in family practice nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 83% to women and 17% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
University of Southern Maine awarded 11 completions in nursing administration in the most recent reporting year — 91% to women and 9% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (91%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
University of Southern Maine conferred 7 completions in psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 86% to women and 14% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
University of Southern Maine awarded 4 degrees in geriatric nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%). Some of these were earned through distance education.