Nursing Schools in Maine: All 22 Approved Programs & NCLEX Pass Rates

Maine has 19 schools running 22 board-approved nursing programs — 18 RN-track and 4 PN/LPN-track. The average 2025 first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate across Maine programs is 88.8%, 2.3 points above the national average of 86.5%. Every row below comes straight from the state board of nursing's published approved-program list — not self-reported school marketing.

22
Approved programs
19
Schools
88.8%
Avg RN pass rate (2025)
86.5%
National RN average

Best Nursing Schools in Maine by NCLEX Pass Rate

Top RN programs ranked by 2025 first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate, among programs with a published 2025 rate. Rates are one year of data — check multi-year trends before deciding.

  1. 1
    Maine College of Health Professions (formerly CMMC)
    Lewiston · Associate Degree (Approved Educational Programs in Professional Nursing)
    100%
  2. 2
    Central Maine Community College
    Auburn · Associate Degree (Approved Educational Programs in Professional Nursing)
    97.2%
  3. 3
    University of Maine
    Orono · Baccalaureate Degree (Approved Educational Programs in Professional Nursing)
    96.7%
  4. 4
    Southern Maine Community College
    So. Portland · Associate Degree (Approved Educational Programs in Professional Nursing)
    96.6%
  5. 5
    Kennebec Valley Community College
    Fairfield · Associate Degree (Approved Educational Programs in Professional Nursing)
    95.6%
  6. 6
    University of New England
    Portland · Baccalaureate Degree (Approved Educational Programs in Professional Nursing)
    94.4%
  7. 7
    University of Southern Maine
    Portland · Baccalaureate Degree (Approved Educational Programs in Professional Nursing)
    91.9%
  8. 8
    University of Maine at Fort Kent
    Fort Kent · Baccalaureate Degree (Approved Educational Programs in Professional Nursing)
    89.8%
  9. 9
    Eastern Maine Community College
    Associate Degree (Approved Educational Programs in Professional Nursing)
    87.3%
  10. 10
    Beal University
    Bangor · Associate Degree (Approved Educational Programs in Professional Nursing)
    86.4%

Every Approved Nursing Program in Maine

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22 of 22 programs · “—” = no 2025 first-time pass rate published by the board

Beal UniversityBangorAssociate Degree (Approved Educational Programs in Professional Nursing)RN86.4%
Beal UniversityBangorBaccalaureate Degree (Approved Educational Programs in Professional Nursing)RN—
Beal UniversityBangorLPN Nursing ProgramPN—
Central Maine Community CollegeAuburnAssociate Degree (Approved Educational Programs in Professional Nursing)RN97.2%
Eastern Maine Community College—Associate Degree (Approved Educational Programs in Professional Nursing)RN87.3%
Husson UniversityBangorBaccalaureate Degree (Approved Educational Programs in Professional Nursing)RN81.2%
Intercoast Career InstituteSo. PortlandLPN Nursing ProgramPN—
Kennebec Valley Community CollegeFairfieldAssociate Degree (Approved Educational Programs in Professional Nursing)RN95.6%
Maine College of Health ProfessionsLewistonLPN Nursing ProgramPN100%
Maine College of Health Professions (formerly CMMC)LewistonAssociate Degree (Approved Educational Programs in Professional Nursing)RN100%
Northern Maine Community CollegePresque IsleAssociate Degree (Approved Educational Programs in Professional Nursing)RN85.7%
Northern Maine Community CollegePresque IsleLPN Nursing ProgramPN92.3%
Purdue GlobalWatervilleAssociate Degree (Approved Educational Programs in Professional Nursing)RN81.8%
Southern Maine Community CollegeSo. PortlandAssociate Degree (Approved Educational Programs in Professional Nursing)RN96.6%
St. Joseph's CollegeStandishBaccalaureate Degree (Approved Educational Programs in Professional Nursing)RN77%
University of MaineOronoBaccalaureate Degree (Approved Educational Programs in Professional Nursing)RN96.7%
University of Maine at AugustaAugustaBaccalaureate Degree (Approved Educational Programs in Professional Nursing)RN83%
University of Maine at Fort KentFort KentBaccalaureate Degree (Approved Educational Programs in Professional Nursing)RN89.8%
University of New EnglandPortlandBaccalaureate Degree (Approved Educational Programs in Professional Nursing)RN94.4%
University of Southern MainePortlandBaccalaureate Degree (Approved Educational Programs in Professional Nursing)RN91.9%
Washington County Community CollegeCalaisAssociate Degree (Approved Educational Programs in Professional Nursing)RN—
York County Community CollegeWellsAssociate Degree (Approved Educational Programs in Professional Nursing)RN76%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best nursing school in Maine by NCLEX pass rate?

Maine College of Health Professions (formerly CMMC) in Lewiston had the highest 2025 first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate in Maine at 100%, among programs with a published 2025 rate on the state board's list.

How many nursing schools are in Maine?

Maine has 19 schools offering 22 board-approved nursing programs: 18 RN-track (ADN/BSN and similar) and 4 PN/LPN-track programs, per the state board of nursing's current approved-program list.

What is the average NCLEX pass rate in Maine?

Across Maine RN programs with a published 2025 rate, the average first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate is 88.8% — 2.3 points above the national average of 86.5%.

What does a first-time NCLEX pass rate tell me about a school?

It is the share of a program’s graduates who passed the NCLEX on their first attempt — the single most comparable public outcome number nursing programs report. Boards of nursing track it for program approval, and consistently low rates can put a program on conditional status. Compare it alongside cost, location, and program length, not in isolation.

About this data

Program list and 2025 first-time NCLEX pass rates are taken directly from the Maine board of nursing's published approved-program materials. “—” means the board did not publish a 2025 rate for that program (new programs, small cohorts, or PN lists without rate tables). Pass rates refresh annually; this page is rebuilt from the board lists when they update.

  • www.maine.gov — list: Roster: live pages accessed 2026-07-12; pass rate Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2025 first-time (Board report)
  • www.maine.gov — list: Roster: live pages accessed 2026-07-12; pass rate Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2025 first-time (Board report)

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