Best colleges in Maine
A Coastal Maine-Stay
Go fishing for a career where opportunities abound
Would you take mountains and a coastline view with a side of freshly caught lobster? Butted-up against Canada and bordered on two sides by the Atlantic, Maine is a state full of epic scenery‚Ķand epic education. The majority of Maine's residents live in the greater Portland area, home to 4 college and university campuses. Other campuses across the state - in populous Bangor, Lewiston, Auburn, Orono, Castine, and more—offer leading programs in engineering, business, life and environmental sciences, information and library sciences, and more. With an unemployment rate of 5.6%, lower than the national average, Maine is a state lush with job opportunities in agriculture, business, tourism, and environmental sciences.
The Pine Tree State is home to 83% forestland: Acadia National Park, Appalachian Mountains, and countless coastal cliffs, bays and inlets. Its unique positioning in the most northeastern tip of the United States makes it a national anchor for the transportation, shipbuilding industries, and commercial fishing - especially lobster and clams. So besides deciding on a major, a big question for you here in Maine will be "How do you take your lobster roll?" Wikipedia, "Maine" Bureau of Labor Statistics
Click Here to See the Best Colleges in the US*Wikipedia, “Maine” *Bureau of Labor StatisticsBest Four Year Universities in Maine
Colby College offers 47 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a remote town. In 2020, 487 students graduated with students earning 487 Bachelor's degrees.
Bowdoin College offers 44 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a outlying town. In 2020, 473 students graduated with students earning 473 Bachelor's degrees.
Bates College offers 38 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a small city. In 2020, 463 students graduated with students earning 463 Bachelor's degrees.
College of the Atlantic offers 2 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a remote town. In 2020, 61 students graduated with students earning 59 Bachelor's degrees, and 2 Master's degrees.
Maine Maritime Academy offers 11 degree programs. It's a very small, public, four-year university in a faraway rural area. In 2020, 190 students graduated with students earning 182 Bachelor's degrees, 5 Associate's degrees, and 3 Master's degrees.
Saint Joseph's College of Maine offers 92 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a outlying rural area. In 2020, 501 students graduated with students earning 278 Bachelor's degrees, 203 Master's degrees, and 20 Certificates.
University of Maine offers 266 degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a small suburb. In 2020, 2,309 students graduated with students earning 1,729 Bachelor's degrees, 433 Master's degrees, 85 Certificates, and 62 Doctoral degrees.
University of Maine at Farmington offers 44 degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a remote town. In 2020, 374 students graduated with students earning 314 Bachelor's degrees, 30 Certificates, and 30 Master's degrees.
University of New England offers 72 degree programs. It's a medium sized, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize suburb. In 2020, 1,643 students graduated with students earning 609 Master's degrees, 541 Bachelor's degrees, 435 Doctoral degrees, and 58 Certificates.
Husson University offers 102 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a small city. In 2020, 915 students graduated with students earning 535 Bachelor's degrees, 280 Master's degrees, 82 Doctoral degrees, 12 Associate's degrees, and 6 Certificates.
Best Community Colleges in Maine
The Landing School offers 5 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, two-year college in a outlying rural area. In 2020, 60 students graduated with students earning 48 Certificates, and 12 Associate's degrees.
Maine College of Health Professions offers 8 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a small city. In 2020, 70 students graduated with students earning 60 Associate's degrees, 7 Certificates, and 3 Bachelor's degrees.
Beal University offers 36 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, four-year university in a small city. In 2020, 91 students graduated with students earning 65 Associate's degrees, and 26 Certificates.
Northern Maine Community College offers 41 degree programs. It's a very small, public, two-year college in a remote town. In 2020, 158 students graduated with students earning 114 Associate's degrees, and 44 Certificates.
Washington County Community College offers 32 degree programs. It's a very small, public, two-year college in a remote town. In 2020, 112 students graduated with students earning 61 Certificates, and 51 Associate's degrees.
Kennebec Valley Community College offers 58 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a outlying rural area. In 2020, 386 students graduated with students earning 318 Associate's degrees, and 68 Certificates.
York County Community College offers 50 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a faraway rural area. In 2020, 184 students graduated with students earning 184 Associate's degrees.
Central Maine Community College offers 53 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a outlying rural area. In 2020, 431 students graduated with students earning 402 Associate's degrees, and 29 Certificates.
Eastern Maine Community College offers 56 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a small city. In 2020, 377 students graduated with students earning 304 Associate's degrees, and 73 Certificates.
Southern Maine Community College offers 62 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a small city. In 2020, 755 students graduated with students earning 706 Associate's degrees, and 49 Certificates.
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| School | Average Tuition | Student Teacher Ratio | Enrolled Students | |
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Colby College Waterville, ME | 9 : 1 | 2,155 | |
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Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME | 8 : 1 | 1,777 | |
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Bates College Lewiston, ME | 11 : 1 | 1,876 | |
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College of the Atlantic Bar Harbor, ME | 14 : 1 | 370 | |
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Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME | 11 : 1 | 941 | |