University of Southern Maine Nursing Programs - NCLEX Passing Rates and Program Rankings
The nursing school at University of Southern Maine is a public institution located in Portland, Maine. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN, ACME, CCNE and COA.
Degree types you can earn at University of Southern Maine include Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus and hybrid formats. The level of nursing programs offered to nursing students include Accelerated BSN, Accelerated MSN, Bachelor Degree, Master Degree, MSN to DNP and Post Master's NP Certificate level degrees.
For nursing students in Maine, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 83.49% and for BSN programs is 86.35%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.48% and for BSN programs is 87.22%.
Out of 12 nursing schools in Maine, the nursing program at University of Southern Maine ranks #5 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #453. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 82.85%, giving the University of Southern Maine an overall grade of B.
Nursing Program Stats at a Glance for University of Southern Maine
- Grade: B
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 82.85%
- Maine State Rank: 5
- National Rank: 453
Online Nursing Programs Liked by Maine Nurses
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Best Online Nursing Programs for Maine Students
In-state nursing schools are preferable to out-of-state programs as your tuition and logistics for attending school will be considerably less than if you attended school out-of-state. Online nursing schools are also an option.
Compare Maine Nursing School Rankings
Compare Maine Nursing School Rankings| Compare Maine Nursing Schools | ADN | BSN |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Nursing Programs | 7 | 5 |
| Average NCLEX Passing Rate | 83.49% | 86.35% |
| NCLEX Passing Rate Range | 37.50% to 94.24% | 83.34% to 89.50% |
| Best Ranked School Details | ADN Rankings for Maine | BSN Rankings for Maine |
University of Southern Maine
- 96 Falmouth St, Portland, ME - 04103
- ((20) 7) -780-4141
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School Information
Location: Portland, ME - Type: Public
- Programs Offered As: Campus and Hybrid
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NCLEX Ranking - BSN
Avg. NCLEX BSN Passing Rate: 86.86% - State Rank BSN: 5
- US Rank BSN Programs: 453
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Nursing Program Information
Programs Offered: Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing - Award Levels: Accelerated BSN, Accelerated MSN, Bachelor Degree, Master Degree, MSN to DNP and Post Master's NP Certificate
- Program Accreditors: ACEN, ACME, CCNE and COA
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Cities in Maine Offering Accredited Nursing Programs
If you are not finding the right nursing program in Portland or want to compare nursing schools from other cities in Maine? Compare average NCLEX scores, in-state and out-of-state tuition costs as well as schools with strong alumni networks. The following is a list of cities in with accredited nursing programs in Maine: Bangor, Biddeford, Fairfield, Lewiston, Orono, Presque Isle, South Portland and Standish
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Sources: The State Board of Nursing from Each State, U.S. Department of Education: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education – OPE, National Center for Education Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Nursing Programs in Maine
- Beal University
- Central Maine Community College
- Eastern Maine Community College
- Husson University
- Husson University
- Kennebec Valley Community College
- Maine College of Health Professions (CMMC)
- Northern Maine Community College
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine
- Southern Maine Community College
- University of Maine at Augusta
- University of Maine at Fort Kent
- University of Maine at Orono
- University of Maine at Presque Isle
- University of New England
- University of Southern Maine
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