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
Bowdoin College offers 43 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a outlying town. In 2023, 480 students graduated with students earning 480 Bachelor's degrees.
Colby College offers 47 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a remote town. In 2023, 542 students graduated with students earning 542 Bachelor's degrees.
Bates College offers 36 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a small city. In 2023, 439 students graduated with students earning 439 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 rural area. In 2023, 94 students graduated with students earning 93 Bachelor's degrees, and 1 Master's degree.
Maine Maritime Academy offers 13 degree programs. It's a very small, public, four-year university in a faraway rural area. In 2023, 137 students graduated with students earning 127 Bachelor's degrees, 6 Master's degrees, and 4 Associate's degrees.
Maine College of Health Professions offers 13 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a small city. In 2023, 102 students graduated with students earning 67 Associate's degrees, 24 Certificates, and 11 Bachelor's degrees.
Saint Joseph's College of Maine offers 112 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a outlying rural area. In 2023, 445 students graduated with students earning 213 Master's degrees, 195 Bachelor's degrees, 36 Certificates, and 1 Associate's degree.
University of Maine at Farmington offers 46 degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a remote rural area. In 2023, 350 students graduated with students earning 280 Bachelor's degrees, 65 Master's degrees, and 5 Certificates.
University of New England offers 95 degree programs. It's a medium sized, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize suburb. In 2023, 1,475 students graduated with students earning 549 Bachelor's degrees, 461 Master's degrees, 381 Doctoral degrees, and 84 Certificates.
University of Maine offers 340 degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a small suburb. In 2023, 2,676 students graduated with students earning 1,796 Bachelor's degrees, 639 Master's degrees, 174 Certificates, 62 Doctoral degrees, and 5 Associate's degrees.
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 2023, 55 students graduated with students earning 45 Certificates, and 10 Associate's degrees.
Washington County Community College offers 36 degree programs. It's a very small, public, two-year college in a remote rural area. In 2023, 84 students graduated with students earning 43 Associate's degrees, and 41 Certificates.
Kennebec Valley Community College offers 54 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a remote town. In 2023, 297 students graduated with students earning 243 Associate's degrees, and 54 Certificates.
Northern Maine Community College offers 43 degree programs. It's a very small, public, two-year college in a remote town. In 2023, 156 students graduated with students earning 105 Associate's degrees, and 51 Certificates.
Eastern Maine Community College offers 54 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a small city. In 2023, 379 students graduated with students earning 273 Associate's degrees, and 106 Certificates.
Beal University offers 49 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, four-year university in a small city. In 2023, 117 students graduated with students earning 91 Associate's degrees, 21 Certificates, 4 Bachelor's degrees, and 1 Master's degree.
Central Maine Community College offers 62 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a small city. In 2023, 390 students graduated with students earning 376 Associate's degrees, and 14 Certificates.
Southern Maine Community College offers 51 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a small city. In 2023, 751 students graduated with students earning 679 Associate's degrees, and 72 Certificates.
York County Community College offers 39 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a small suburb. In 2023, 152 students graduated with students earning 152 Associate's degrees.
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| School | Average Tuition | Student Teacher Ratio | Enrolled Students | |
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Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME | 8 : 1 | 1,850 | |
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Colby College Waterville, ME | 9 : 1 | 2,284 | |
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Bates College Lewiston, ME | 10 : 1 | 1,753 | |
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College of the Atlantic Bar Harbor, ME | 12 : 1 | 367 | |
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The Landing School Arundel, ME | 7 : 1 | 43 | |