Husson University
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Online programsYes
Best Online Nursing Programs in Bangor, ME (2026)
Bangor, Maine has 2 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Bangor has a population of about 31,663. Median household income is $58,096 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Bangor, ME metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $239,000 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Bangor
The 2 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 2 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Bangor. Distances are calculated from Bangor 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 Bangor. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Maine College of Health Professions
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Maine schools on the Maine nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Bangor
Bangor is part of the Bangor, ME metro area (BLS area code 12620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Maine statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $93,940 | Bangor, ME | $97,347 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $72,370 | Bangor, ME | $74,995 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $239,000 | Bangor, ME | $247,668 |
| Nurse Midwife | $133,270 | ME statewide | $138,104 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $131,460 | Bangor, ME | $136,228 |
| Nursing Assistant | $46,970 | Bangor, ME | $48,674 |
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.
Bangor at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,663 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $58,096 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 36.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 96.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Penobscot County | 7,950 workers, 96 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Bangor-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Waterville, ME – 47.2 mi away (26,806 pop)
- Augusta, ME – 57.7 mi away (21,876 pop)
- Lewiston, ME – 85.0 mi away (58,664 pop)
- Auburn, ME – 88.5 mi away (22,948 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Bangor, ME?
Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Bangor. The closest is Husson University in Bangor, ME (0.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Maine College of Health Professions (86.6 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Bangor?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Bangor are: Nurse Anesthetist ($239,000), Nurse Midwife ($133,270), Nurse Practitioner ($131,460). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Maine statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Waterville instead of Bangor?
Waterville, ME is 47.2 miles from Bangor 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 Bangor an affordable place to study nursing?
Bangor’s median household income of $58,096 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bangor 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.