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 44 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a outlying town. In 2022, 441 students graduated with students earning 441 Bachelor's degrees.
Colby College offers 49 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a remote town. In 2022, 529 students graduated with students earning 529 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 2022, 476 students graduated with students earning 476 Bachelor's degrees.
Maine Maritime Academy offers 12 degree programs. It's a very small, public, four-year university in a faraway rural area. In 2022, 177 students graduated with students earning 165 Bachelor's degrees, 10 Master's degrees, and 2 Associate'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 2022, 90 students graduated with students earning 89 Bachelor's degrees, and 1 Master's degree.
Saint Joseph's College of Maine offers 94 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a outlying rural area. In 2022, 462 students graduated with students earning 261 Bachelor's degrees, 183 Master's degrees, 15 Certificates, and 3 Associate's degrees.
University of Maine offers 317 degree programs. It's a large, public, four-year university in a small suburb. In 2022, 2,632 students graduated with students earning 1,866 Bachelor's degrees, 548 Master's degrees, 128 Certificates, 84 Doctoral degrees, and 6 Associate's degrees.
Maine College of Health Professions offers 12 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a small city. In 2022, 75 students graduated with students earning 48 Associate's degrees, 23 Certificates, and 4 Bachelor's degrees.
University of Maine at Farmington offers 47 degree programs. It's a small, public, four-year university in a remote town. In 2022, 371 students graduated with students earning 286 Bachelor's degrees, 44 Master's degrees, and 41 Certificates.
Husson University offers 113 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a small city. In 2022, 933 students graduated with students earning 567 Bachelor's degrees, 280 Master's degrees, 67 Doctoral degrees, 18 Certificates, and 1 Associate's degree.
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 2022, 57 students graduated with students earning 51 Certificates, and 6 Associate's degrees.
Washington County Community College offers 35 degree programs. It's a very small, public, two-year college in a remote town. In 2022, 75 students graduated with students earning 44 Certificates, and 31 Associate's degrees.
Northern Maine Community College offers 40 degree programs. It's a very small, public, two-year college in a remote town. In 2022, 106 students graduated with students earning 90 Associate's degrees, and 16 Certificates.
Kennebec Valley Community College offers 56 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a outlying rural area. In 2022, 281 students graduated with students earning 238 Associate's degrees, and 43 Certificates.
Beal University offers 33 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, four-year university in a small city. In 2022, 154 students graduated with students earning 120 Associate's degrees, 23 Certificates, 9 Bachelor's degrees, and 2 Master's degrees.
Eastern Maine Community College offers 54 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a small city. In 2022, 358 students graduated with students earning 281 Associate's degrees, and 77 Certificates.
Central Maine Community College offers 60 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a outlying rural area. In 2022, 340 students graduated with students earning 314 Associate's degrees, and 26 Certificates.
Southern Maine Community College offers 53 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a small city. In 2022, 774 students graduated with students earning 704 Associate's degrees, and 70 Certificates.
York County Community College offers 42 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a faraway rural area. In 2022, 149 students graduated with students earning 149 Associate's degrees.
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| School | Average Tuition | Student Teacher Ratio | Enrolled Students | |
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Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME | 9 : 1 | 1,915 | |
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Colby College Waterville, ME | 9 : 1 | 2,299 | |
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Bates College Lewiston, ME | 10 : 1 | 1,790 | |
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Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME | 12 : 1 | 897 | |
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The Landing School Arundel, ME | 9 : 1 | 46 | |