2025 Best Online Nursing (RN-BSN & BSN) Degrees & Colleges in Maine
Are you in Maine looking for a school where you can earn an online nursing (RN-BSN & BSN) degree? Start your search for the best online nursing (RN-BSN & BSN) colleges and universities serving Maine here.
The Best Adult Colleges & Careers Guide makes it easy to find information about the schools offering 100% online nursing (RN-BSN & BSN) and related degree programs in Maine. Get detailed information about colleges and universities with these programs, including the number of distance-offered degree completions, student type and more. In the end, you'll have an understanding of which college or university may be right for you. Click here to learn more about the guide.
Maine Online Nursing (RN-BSN & BSN) Degrees by the Numbers
Online nursing (RN-BSN & BSN) degree completions at institutions in Maine have been growing
over the past 5 years. In 2022, students completed 511 nursing (RN-BSN & BSN)-related
degree programs that were offered 100% online by Maine
colleges and universities. That was an increase of 43% from completions reported in 2018.
Schools with Distance Education Completions
Est. Total Online Completions in 2022
Est. Online Completions (Last 5 Years)
18:357
19:399
20:388
21:448
22:511
Estimate derived from 2022 Lightcast™ completion data.
Top Online College for Busy Adults & Transfer Students
Franklin University is a top choice for online learners, transfer students and adults who need to balance school with busy lives. Founded in 1902 in Columbus, Ohio, Franklin's main focus
has been serving adult students and tailoring education to fit their needs. Nonprofit and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org/800.621.7440), Franklin offers more
than 50 affordable bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs — all available 100% online.
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Source: Lightcast™ 2022 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Adult Students
77%
Students 25+ 77
Students Under 25 23
Source: College Scorecard 2022
Undergraduate Cost / Credit Hour
Best Nonprofit Colleges Offering Online Nursing (RN-BSN & BSN) Degrees in Maine
There are at least 3 nonprofit 4-year schools
serving Maine, where students completed 265 distance education nursing (RN-BSN & BSN) programs in 2022. Of those schools,
3 were private nonprofit institutions and 4 were public schools.
Browse through the listing below to learn more about these nonprofit colleges offering online nursing (RN-BSN & BSN) programs in Maine. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
Source Details
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$9,577
Accredited
Yes
Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral programs in Maine. Franklin University is an institutionally accredited
nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes
part-time. Most of the students are
adults and all nursing (RN-BSN & BSN) programs completed were offered
online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at
Franklin University. In 2022, 22 distance education nursing (RN-BSN & BSN) bachelor's
degrees were completed nationwide. In addition, 0 associate
degrees, 22 master's
degrees, and 0 doctoral
degrees were completed nationwide as distance education programs.
Est. Online Nursing (RN-BSN & BSN) Offerings
100%
Source: Lightcast™ (Online vs. Total Completions)
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
44
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 22
Master's: 22
Doctoral: 0
Source: Lightcast™ 2022
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$21,090
Accredited
Yes
Husson University is an institutionally accredited
nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes
full-time. Most of the students are
of traditional age and all nursing (RN-BSN & BSN) programs completed were offered
online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at
Husson University. In 2022, 79 distance education nursing (RN-BSN & BSN) bachelor's
degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate
degrees, 41 master's
degrees, and 0 doctoral
degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Nursing (RN-BSN & BSN) Offerings
100%
Source: Lightcast™ (Online vs. Total Completions)
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
120
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 79
Master's: 41
Doctoral: 0
Source: Lightcast™ 2022
Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$41,586
Accredited
Yes
Saint Joseph's College of Maine is an institutionally accredited
nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes
full-time. Most of the students are
of traditional age and all nursing (RN-BSN & BSN) programs completed were offered
online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at
Saint Joseph's College of Maine. In 2022, 56 distance education nursing (RN-BSN & BSN) bachelor's
degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate
degrees, 45 master's
degrees, and 0 doctoral
degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Nursing (RN-BSN & BSN) Offerings
100%
Source: Lightcast™ (Online vs. Total Completions)
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
101
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 56
Master's: 45
Doctoral: 0
Source: Lightcast™ 2022
Affordable Online Nursing (RN-BSN & BSN) Degree Programs in Maine
Wondering what you can expect to pay for an online nursing (RN-BSN & BSN) degree in Maine? According to undergraduate tuition data from the U.S. Department of Education College
Scorecard, the average tuition at Maine's 4-year nonprofit schools offering online degrees in nursing (RN-BSN & BSN) or related programs is $24,084.
The average tuition at similar 4-year for-profit schools
in Maine is N/A , while tuition at 2-year online colleges and universities is N/A.
Accredited Colleges Offering Online Nursing (RN-BSN & BSN) Degrees in Maine
Earning a college degree is an investment — and earning an online nursing (RN-BSN & BSN)
degree from an institutionally accredited university is one of the best ways to ensure your education is of high quality. Institutionally accredited universities are held to rigorous standards by state and
regional bodies and undergo regular reviews to verify that their processes and academic programs meet the proper standards.
Wondering if a certain college or university offering degree programs in Maine is institutionally accredited?
View a list of institutionally accredited colleges and universities in Maine offering online
nursing (RN-BSN & BSN)
degree programs here. We've made it easy to find your school by breaking down the list by school type.
Accredited Online Nonprofit Colleges Serving Maine
- Franklin University
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine
- Husson University
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