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University of Southern Maine
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Compare selected nursing programs at University of Southern Maine. Each listing identifies its pathway, study format, starting requirements, and official source.
DNPDoctor of Nursing Practice
A 30–33 credit practice doctorate combining online work with periodic face-to-face experiences and a practice project. It is not an initial RN qualification.
Visit official program page ↗ - Location
- Portland, Maine; online and periodic in-person study
- Learning format
- Hybrid
- Program length
- 2 years full time; up to 4 years part time
- Starting requirements
- For master’s-prepared nurses and APRNs; confirm the appropriate entry route.
- Source reviewed
- 2026-09-06
- Published tuition & cost notes
Nursing tuition per credit: $554 Maine/Canadian, $970 eligible NEBHE, or $1,674 out-of-state; mandatory fees add $107/credit. Totals are $661, $1,077 or $1,781/credit respectively. Enrollment, clinical, other charges and living costs are additional.
2026–2027 · Source checked 2026-09-22View official source ↗- Program accreditation
CCNE lists the institution’s DNP nursing program as accredited, with its term ending 2035-12-31. Individual tracks are not separately listed.
Directory checked September 2026 · Source checked 2026-09-22View official source ↗- State-board RN program listing
- Not an initial RN licensure pathway
- NCLEX results
- Not an initial RN licensure pathway
NPMS in Nursing — Family Nurse Practitioner
Hybrid coursework combines with supervised practice. Ask about clinical placement support and the weekly attendance schedule before committing.
Visit official program page ↗ - Location
- Southern Maine; campus and clinical attendance
- Learning format
- Hybrid
- Program length
- 3 years full time or 4 years part time; 49 credits
- Starting requirements
- Nursing graduate admission requirements apply; confirm RN license and prior-degree eligibility.
- Source reviewed
- 2026-09-06
- Published tuition & cost notes
Nursing tuition per credit: $554 Maine/Canadian, $970 eligible NEBHE, or $1,674 out-of-state; mandatory fees add $107/credit. Totals are $661, $1,077 or $1,781/credit respectively. Enrollment, clinical, other charges and living costs are additional.
2026–2027 · Source checked 2026-09-22View official source ↗- Program accreditation
CCNE lists the institution’s master’s nursing program as accredited, with its term ending 2030-12-31. Individual tracks are not separately listed.
Directory checked September 2026 · Source checked 2026-09-22View official source ↗- State-board RN program listing
- Not an initial RN licensure pathway
- NCLEX results
- Not an initial RN licensure pathway
MSNMSN — Nursing Administration and Leadership
A leadership-focused master’s with seven-week courses and applied practice. This is a nursing administration pathway, not a nurse practitioner concentration.
Visit official program page ↗ - Location
- Online; includes two practicums
- Learning format
- Online
- Program length
- As few as 12 months; 36 credits
- Starting requirements
- Recommended: nursing bachelor’s, 3.0 GPA, statistics, and current unencumbered RN license.
- Source reviewed
- 2026-09-06
- Published tuition & cost notes
Accelerated online tuition is $548/credit plus $107/credit mandatory fees, totaling $655/credit for all residencies. At 36 credits, the calculated tuition-and-mandatory-fee subtotal is $23,580. Enrollment, other charges and future rate changes are additional.
2026–2027 · Source checked 2026-09-22View official source ↗- Program accreditation
CCNE lists the institution’s master’s nursing program as accredited, with its term ending 2030-12-31. Individual tracks are not separately listed.
Directory checked September 2026 · Source checked 2026-09-22View official source ↗- State-board RN program listing
- Not an initial RN licensure pathway
- NCLEX results
- Not an initial RN licensure pathway
MSNMSN — Nursing Education
Seven-week courses focus on preparation for nursing education roles. Confirm the practicum arrangement and admission evaluation directly with USM.
Visit official program page ↗ - Location
- Online; includes a teaching practicum
- Learning format
- Online
- Program length
- As few as 12 months; 36 credits
- Starting requirements
- Recommended: nursing bachelor’s, 3.0 GPA, statistics, and current unencumbered RN license.
- Source reviewed
- 2026-09-06
- Published tuition & cost notes
Accelerated online tuition is $548/credit plus $107/credit mandatory fees, totaling $655/credit for all residencies. At 36 credits, the calculated tuition-and-mandatory-fee subtotal is $23,580. Enrollment, other charges and future rate changes are additional.
2026–2027 · Source checked 2026-09-22View official source ↗- Program accreditation
CCNE lists the institution’s master’s nursing program as accredited, with its term ending 2030-12-31. Individual tracks are not separately listed.
Directory checked September 2026 · Source checked 2026-09-22View official source ↗- State-board RN program listing
- Not an initial RN licensure pathway
- NCLEX results
- Not an initial RN licensure pathway
- Location
- Maine — confirm cohort location
- Learning format
- Campus
- Program length
- Confirm: official pages list 15 and 16 months
- Starting requirements
- A previously earned bachelor’s degree; review prerequisite and application requirements.
- Source reviewed
- 2026-09-06
- Published tuition & cost notes
Nursing tuition for 30 credits: $11,100 Maine/Canadian, $32,580 out-of-state, or $19,380 eligible NEBHE; mandatory fees add $3,390. This is a 30-credit example, not the full program cost. Enrollment, clinical, supplies and living costs may be additional.
2026–2027 · Source checked 2026-09-22View official source ↗- Program accreditation
CCNE lists the institution’s baccalaureate nursing program as accredited, with its term ending 2030-12-31. Individual tracks are not separately listed.
Directory checked September 2026 · Source checked 2026-09-22View official source ↗- State-board RN program listing
Listed by the Maine Board among approved RN education programs. The board listing does not separately describe this admission track.
Directory checked September 2026 · Source checked 2026-09-22View official source ↗- NCLEX results
91.87% passed (113 of 123 first-time NCLEX-RN candidates). USM BSN aggregate; traditional and accelerated tracks are not separated.
January–December 2025 · Source checked 2026-09-22View official source ↗
RN-BSNNursing — RN to BS
Online coursework with practice experiences. The school’s duration descriptions differ; transfer credit and course load determine the personal schedule.
Visit official program page ↗ - Location
- Online; practicum location requires approval
- Learning format
- Online
- Program length
- Confirm individual plan: page describes 1–2 years and 2 years
- Starting requirements
- Current or anticipated associate nursing degree and an unencumbered RN license for practicum.
- Source reviewed
- 2026-09-06
- Published tuition & cost notes
Fully online tuition: $11,100 per 30 credits for all residencies, plus $3,390 mandatory fees ($14,490 combined). This is a 30-credit example; remaining degree requirements, enrollment and other costs may add to your total.
2026–2027 · Source checked 2026-09-22View official source ↗- Program accreditation
CCNE lists the institution’s baccalaureate nursing program as accredited, with its term ending 2030-12-31. Individual tracks are not separately listed.
Directory checked September 2026 · Source checked 2026-09-22View official source ↗- State-board RN program listing
- Not an initial RN licensure pathway
- NCLEX results
- Not an initial RN licensure pathway
BSNNursing — Traditional BS
The traditional route includes in-person nursing labs, clinical placements, and a final practicum. Applicants should use the requirements for their student category.
Visit official program page ↗ - Location
- Portland region, Maine
- Learning format
- Campus
- Program length
- Typically 4 years
- Starting requirements
- First-year, transfer, and internal applicants have separate admissions routes.
- Source reviewed
- 2026-09-06
- Published tuition & cost notes
Nursing tuition for 30 credits: $11,100 Maine/Canadian, $32,580 out-of-state, or $19,380 eligible NEBHE; mandatory fees add $3,390. This is a 30-credit example, not the full program cost. Enrollment, clinical, supplies and living costs may be additional.
2026–2027 · Source checked 2026-09-22View official source ↗- Program accreditation
CCNE lists the institution’s baccalaureate nursing program as accredited, with its term ending 2030-12-31. Individual tracks are not separately listed.
Directory checked September 2026 · Source checked 2026-09-22View official source ↗- State-board RN program listing
Listed by the Maine Board among approved RN education programs. The board listing does not separately describe this admission track.
Directory checked September 2026 · Source checked 2026-09-22View official source ↗- NCLEX results
91.87% passed (113 of 123 first-time NCLEX-RN candidates). USM BSN aggregate; traditional and accelerated tracks are not separated.
January–December 2025 · Source checked 2026-09-22View official source ↗
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