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. In addition, we cover how UMFK ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMFK was ranked #1,090 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #7 in Maine.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 662 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,090 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maine at Fort Kent handed out 169 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 180 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMFK is $71,551. This is less than $74,888, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMFK, nursing students borrow a median amount of $10,024 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nursing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $20,508.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMFK paid an average of $428 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $252 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,560 | $12,840 |
| Fees | $1,485 | $1,485 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,740 | $8,740 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,792 | $2,792 |
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Of the 169 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in nursing from UMFK in 2022, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMFK are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% 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 Fort Kent with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 134 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the UMFK nursing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMFK Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of Maine at Fort Kent.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental & Social Health Services | 2 |
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