Maine College of Health Professions
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Best Online Nursing Programs in Augusta, ME (2026)
Augusta, Maine has 4 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Augusta has a population of about 18,999. Median household income is $48,756 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Maine, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $247,470 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Augusta
The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Augusta. Distances are calculated from Augusta city center.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Augusta. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Southern Maine Community College
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University of Southern Maine
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Husson University
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Maine schools on the Maine nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Augusta
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Maine, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $86,990 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $73,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $247,470 |
| Nurse Midwife | $133,270 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,260 |
| Nursing Assistant | $47,070 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Augusta at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,999 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $48,756 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 28.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Augusta-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Waterville, ME – 14.9 mi away (26,806 pop)
- Lewiston, ME – 27.3 mi away (58,664 pop)
- Auburn, ME – 30.9 mi away (22,948 pop)
- Portland, ME – 52.7 mi away (206,193 pop)
- South Portland, ME – 55.9 mi away (25,577 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Augusta, ME?
Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Augusta. The closest is Maine College of Health Professions in Lewiston, ME (29.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Husson University (57.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles in Maine?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles in Maine are: Nurse Anesthetist ($247,470), Nurse Midwife ($133,270), Nurse Practitioner ($130,260). Wages for Augusta workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Waterville instead of Augusta?
Waterville, ME is 14.9 miles from Augusta and has its own set of local nursing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Augusta an affordable place to study nursing?
Augusta’s median household income of $48,756 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Augusta while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Maine public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.