by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UMA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at UMA was ranked #1,561 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #12 in Maine.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 878 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,561 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maine at Augusta handed out 60 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 233% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $82,845 a year. This is higher than $74,888, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMA paid an average of $683 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $252 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,560 | $20,490 |
| Fees | $1,058 | $1,058 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,700 | $8,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,600 | $3,600 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 60 nursing majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMA. Of these graduates, 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maine at Augusta with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
UMA does not offer an online option for its nursing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMA Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of Maine at Augusta.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental & Social Health Services | 87 |
| Dental Support Services | 33 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 5 |