University of Southern Maine

Portland, ME
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University of Southern Maine Review

3.75
Based on 20 Reviews
Portland, ME, 96 Falmouth St
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Career Preparation B+
Students and Culture A-
Facilities A-
Activities and Groups B+
A-
Excellent

University of Southern Maine is a medium sized, public, four-year university enrolling 7,739 students and offering 150 degrees in Portland, ME.

Study Areas, Degree Popularity

Check out the most popular majors and specific degrees students have earned at University of Southern Maine.

*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
1
Education and Liberal Arts
445 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
9
0
Art Studies
21
Art Teacher Education
6
Counselor Education/school Counseling and Guidance Services
39
3
Creative Writing
37
Educational Administration and Supervision
1
Educational Leadership and Administration
33
11
Elementary and Middle School Administration/principalship
1
English Language and Literature
39
French Language and Literature
4
Liberal Arts
46
Music Teacher Education
10
0
Reading Teacher Education
13
11
Special Education and Teaching
11
0
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
50
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
8
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
67
Teaching English As a Second or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor
7
10
Technology Teacher Education/industrial Arts Teacher Education
7
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
1
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
2
Human and Social Sciences
408 recent grads, 4 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Anthropology
7
Educational Psychology
1
1
History
37
Humanities/humanistic Studies
8
Linguistics
6
Multicultural Education
1
Philosophy
5
Political Science
29
Psychology
56
Public Administration
4
Public Policy Analysis
55
14
6
Regional Studies (U.s., Canadian, Foreign)
15
School Psychology
0
6
Social Sciences
57
Social Work
42
28
Sociology
23
Women's Studies
7
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
3
Healthcare
370 recent grads, 4 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Adult Health Nurse/nursing
1
0
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
68
9
Athletic Training/trainer
20
Family Practice Nurse/nursing
21
0
Gerontology
4
Health/health Care Administration/management
4
Health Services Administration
7
1
Immunology
6
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
26
Nursing Education
1
0
Occupational Therapy/therapist
30
Psychiatric/mental Health Nurse/nursing
7
0
Public Health
12
1
Registered Nurse
135
0
0
Therapeutic Recreation/recreational Therapy
17
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
4
Business
303 recent grads, 4 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Accounting
34
0
12
Business Administration and Management
1
105
33
Business Administration, Management and Operations
30
7
1
Economics
14
Finance
20
Insurance
1
Marketing/marketing Management
40
Non-Profit/public/organizational Management
5
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
5
Mathematics and Science
123 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Biochemistry
4
Biology
52
2
Chemistry
3
Geography
2
Geography
14
Geology/earth Science
10
Mathematics
13
Physical Sciences
7
Physics
4
Statistics
9
3
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
6
Legal and Law
113 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Criminology
30
Law
78
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies
5
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
7
Engineering
103 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
City/urban, Community and Regional Planning
10
4
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
20
Environmental Science
10
6
Environmental Studies
7
Industrial Technology/technician
32
Mechanical Engineering
14
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
8
Art and Design
35 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Conducting
2
Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts
4
Fine Arts
2
0
Jazz/jazz Studies
2
Music
11
Music Performance
12
2
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
9
Communication and Media
31 recent grads, 1 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Mass Communication
31
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
10
Hospitality
19 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Hospitality Management
6
Tourism and Travel Services Management
1
10
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
2
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
11
Computer Technology
15 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Computer Science
10
5
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
12
Trades and Careers
0 recent grads, 1 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
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Online Programs

Check out the online programs offered at University of Southern Maine.

Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Business Administration and Management
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Gerontology
Liberal Arts
Special Education and Teaching
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Technology Teacher Education/industrial Arts Teacher Education
*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
School Accreditation Information
This institution is accredited by New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education Occupational Therapy (OT) - Professional Programs Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education Health Services Administration (HSA) - Graduate programs in health services administration Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee Baccalaureate Teacher Education Accreditation Council (BTEAC) - Baccalaureate programs
Graduate Teacher Education Accreditation Council (GTEAC) - Graduate programs
*Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)
Alumni & Student Reviews
B+ Great
Career Preparation
What letter grade would you give your school on how well it prepares students for a career in the real world?
Based on 5 Reviews
Alumni
Criminology and Political Science , Class of 2006
I don't remember. I didn't use any of them.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Psychology , Class of 1981
writing and communication skills, you learn to think critically
Rated January 2016
A- Excellent
Students and Culture
What letter grade would you give the students/culture at your school?
Based on 5 Reviews
Alumni
Criminology and Political Science , Class of 2006
Large state university. Medium level of international students and diversity. Diverse faculty. Interesting courses to study. Pretty New England locations and decent sized campuses.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Social Work , Class of 2008
Diverse - blend of traditional and non tradition learners
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Criminology and Sociology , Class of 1998
A lot of older, commuting students mixed with traditional students. Not a lot of guidance.
Rated January 2016
A- Excellent
Facilities
What letter grade would you give the facilities at your school.
Based on 5 Reviews
Alumni
Masters in Teaching and Learning , Class of 2012
Classrooms are small, dining halls offer a nice variety, the dorms are mostly on the Gorham Campus, so students have to be bused in for classes in Portland.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Criminology and Political Science , Class of 2006
Things have likely changed a bit since 2006. Libraries, computer labs and dining halls were adequate when I was there.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Psychology , Class of 1981
computer lab is being rebuilt, some dorms are old and some are new, classrooms are old and need repair, dining hall needs to be updated
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Criminology and Sociology , Class of 1998
Typical for a state university. Nothing special but cozy.
Rated January 2016
B+ Great
Activities and Groups
What overall letter grade would you give the activities/groups at your school?
Based on 5 Reviews
Alumni
Masters in Teaching and Learning , Class of 2012
I would not know, never approached about getting involved in groups or activities
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Social Work , Class of 2008
I was not involved in dorm / outside activities as a non-traditional student but know they are great.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Criminology and Sociology , Class of 1998
No idea. Did a lot of extra curricular activities in high school but had to work as well as earn double major so no time in college.
Rated January 2016
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