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University of Southern Maine Reviews

Based on 20 Reviews
96 Falmouth St Portland, ME
College Review
Career PreparationB+
Students and CultureA-
FacilitiesA-
Activities and GroupsB+
A-
Excellent
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.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
9
0
Art Teacher Education
6
Art/art Studies, General
21
Counselor Education/school Counseling and Guidance Services
39
3
Creative Writing
37
Curriculum and Instruction
0
Education/teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities
0
Education/teaching of the Gifted and Talented
0
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
1
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
33
11
Elementary and Middle School Administration/principalship
1
English Language and Literature, General
39
French Language and Literature
4
Health and Physical Education/fitness, General
0
Liberal Arts and Sciences/liberal Studies
46
Music Teacher Education
10
0
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
0
Reading Teacher Education
13
11
Special Education and Teaching, General
11
0
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
50
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
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 pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Anthropology
7
Cultural Anthropology
0
Educational Psychology
1
1
History, General
37
Humanities/humanistic Studies
8
Linguistics
6
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
0
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
0
Multicultural Education
1
Philosophy
5
Political Science and Government, General
29
Psychiatric/mental Health Nurse/nursing
7
0
Psychology, General
56
Public Administration
4
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
0
Public Policy Analysis, General
55
14
6
Regional Studies (U.s., Canadian, Foreign)
15
School Psychology
0
6
Social Sciences, Other
57
Social Work
42
28
Sociology
23
Women's Studies
7
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Adult Health Nurse/nursing
1
0
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
68
9
Athletic Training/trainer
20
Clinical Nurse Leader
0
0
Family Practice Nurse/nursing
21
0
Gerontology
4
Health Services Administration
7
1
Health/health Care Administration/management
4
Immunology
6
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
26
Nursing Administration
0
0
Nursing Education
1
0
Nursing Practice
0
Occupational Therapy/therapist
30
Pre-Medicine/pre-Medical Studies
0
Pre-Veterinary Studies
0
Psychiatric/mental Health Nurse/nursing
7
0
Public Health, General
12
1
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
135
0
0
Therapeutic Recreation/recreational Therapy
17
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Accounting
34
0
12
Accounting and Finance
0
Business Administration and Management, General
1
105
33
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
30
7
1
Economics, General
14
Finance, General
20
Insurance
1
Marketing/marketing Management, General
40
Non-Profit/public/organizational Management
5
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Biochemistry
4
Biology/biological Sciences, General
52
2
Chemistry, General
3
Environmental Health
0
Geography
2
Geography, Other
14
Geology/earth Science, General
10
Mathematics, General
13
Physical Sciences
7
Physics, General
4
Statistics, General
9
3
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Criminology
30
Law
78
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
5
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
City/urban, Community and Regional Planning
10
4
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
20
Engineering
0
Environmental Science
10
6
Environmental Studies
7
Geographic Information Science and Cartography
0
Industrial Technology/technician
32
Mechanical Engineering
14
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Conducting
2
Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
4
Fine/studio Arts, General
2
0
Jazz/jazz Studies
2
Music Performance, General
12
2
Music Theory and Composition
0
0
Music, General
6
Music, Other
5
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Mass Communication/media Studies
31
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Hospitality Administration/management, General
6
Tourism and Travel Services Management
1
10
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
2
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Computer Science
10
5
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
0
Computer/information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other
0
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Construction Management
0
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie 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, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Gerontology
Liberal Arts and Sciences/liberal Studies
Special Education and Teaching, General
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
American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
Occupational Therapy (OT) - Professional Programs
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 Music, Commission on Accreditation
Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
Health Services Administration (HSA) - Graduate programs in health services administration
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
Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee
Baccalaureate Teacher Education Accreditation Council (BTEAC) - Baccalaureate programs
Graduate Teacher Education Accreditation Council (GTEAC) - Graduate programs
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
Masters in Teaching and Learning, Class of 2012
Internships in schools
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Criminology and Political Science, Class of 2006
I don't remember. I didn't use any of them.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Social Work, Class of 2008
Intern practicum learning
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Psychology, Class of 1981
writing and communication skills, you learn to think critically
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Criminology and Sociology, Class of 1998
No idea
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
Masters in Teaching and Learning, Class of 2012
Matriculated,
Rated January 2016
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
Psychology, Class of 1981
very liberal
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
Social Work, Class of 2008
Good - well equipped
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
Criminology and Political Science, Class of 2006
I no longer know.
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
Psychology, Class of 1981
veterans hunting group
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