Private colleges and universities are institutions of higher learning that are privately owned and operated, without funding from the government. Private schools tend to be more expensive, but can offer many benefits that public schools cannot, such as fewer students, smaller class sizes, and more individual attention. Private schools are also generally perceived as being more rigorous and more prestigious, which is part of the reason they attract professors with such rich academic and professional achievements. While earning a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) degree at a private college or university can be more expensive, it could also set you apart and give you an edge on the job market.

There has been a strong shift in the medical community toward expecting registered nurses (RNs) to have higher levels of education. To keep up with the growing demands of the profession, it is highly recommended that aspiring RNs earn bachelor of science in nursing degrees. Increasingly, RNs who have only attained associate’s degrees are also choosing to enroll in RN-to-BSN programs to further their education and work toward bachelor’s degrees.

There are approximately 13,890 RNs employed in Maine, earning annual salaries in the range of $52,320 to $72,560. Genesis Healthcare, Maine Medical Center, and Mercy Hospital are among the leading nursing employers in the state.

Central Maine Medical Center, Husson University, and Saint Joseph’s College of Maine are all private colleges in the state that offer four-year nursing programs. See below for a comprehensive list of the best private nursing schools in Maine.

Portland

Saint Joseph's College of Maine
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • Dual Degree: Master of Science in Nursing / Master of Business Administration in Leadership
  • Dual Degree: Master of Science in Nursing / Master of Health Administration
  • MSN: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
  • MSN: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
  • MSN: Family Nurse Practitioner
  • MSN: Nursing Administration
  • MSN: Nursing Education
  • MSN: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
  • Post-Master's Certificate: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
  • Post-Master's Certificate: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
  • Post-Master's Certificate: Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Post-Master's Certificate: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
  • RN-to-BSN Degree Completion
University of New England
  • Accelerated Second Degree BSN
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia
  • RN-to-BSN Degree Completion
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Saint Joseph's College of Maine Standish
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • Dual Degree: Master of Science in Nursing / Master of Business Administration in Leadership
  • Dual Degree: Master of Science in Nursing / Master of Health Administration
  • MSN: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
  • MSN: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
  • MSN: Family Nurse Practitioner
  • MSN: Nursing Administration
  • MSN: Nursing Education
  • MSN: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
  • Post-Master's Certificate: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
  • Post-Master's Certificate: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
  • Post-Master's Certificate: Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Post-Master's Certificate: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
  • RN-to-BSN Degree Completion
University of New England Portland
  • Accelerated Second Degree BSN
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia
  • RN-to-BSN Degree Completion

Other Maine cities

Husson University
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • MSN: Family Nurse Practitioner
  • MSN: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
  • Master of Science in Nursing
  • Post-Master's Certificate: Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Post-Master's Certificate: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
  • RN-to-BSN Degree Completion
Maine College of Health Professions
  • Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
  • Certificate in Practical Nursing
  • Nursing Assistant Certificate
  • RN-to-BSN Degree Completion
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Husson University Bangor
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • MSN: Family Nurse Practitioner
  • MSN: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
  • Master of Science in Nursing
  • Post-Master's Certificate: Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Post-Master's Certificate: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
  • RN-to-BSN Degree Completion
Maine College of Health Professions Lewiston
  • Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
  • Certificate in Practical Nursing
  • Nursing Assistant Certificate
  • RN-to-BSN Degree Completion
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