2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Registered Nursing in Maine

Ranked #6 in popularity, registered nursing is one of the most sought-after master's degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

In 2022, College Factual analyzed 3 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Registered Nursing in Maine ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 23 master's degrees in registered nursing to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Registered Nursing School for Your Master's Degree

The registered nursing master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. We created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Registered Nursing in Maine ranking to make it a little easier to choose the right one for you.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality registered nursing program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

More Ways to Rank Registered Nursing Schools

This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for registered nursing.

 

Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study Registered Nursing in Maine

Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in registered nursing.

Most Well Attended Schools for Registered Nursing Students Working on Their Master's

1

University of Maine
Orono, ME

23 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In ME

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in registered nursing needs to take a look at University of Maine. Located in the suburb of Orono, UMaine is a public university with a large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in registered nursing in Maine. More information about a master’s in registered nursing from University of Maine

2

Beal College
Bangor, ME

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Beal College is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in registered nursing. Beal College is a fairly small private for-profit college located in the city of Bangor. More information about a master’s in registered nursing from Beal College

2

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

University of Southern Maine is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a master's degree in registered nursing. Located in the small city of Portland, University of Southern Maine is a public university with a medium-sized student population. More information about a master’s in registered nursing from University of Southern Maine

 

Best Registered Nursing Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Most Popular Registered Nursing Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts	526	316
Connecticut	293	233
Rhode Island	200	0
New Hampshire	163	46

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Registered Nursing Related Rankings by Major

Registered Nursing is one of 22 different types of Nursing programs to choose from.

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing	73
Nursing Administration	22
Nurse Anesthetist	16
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing	8
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing	1

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Aleksahgabrielle. More about our data sources and methodologies.