Find out what your college options are in the Pine Tree State and how much they cost.
November 05, 2014University of Maine, Augusta offers online courses to Maine Army National Guardsmen in Afghanistan.
By Christopher Geno
The great state of Maine may be small, but it has dozens of colleges to choose from. Check out the facts on tuition, enrollment and top programs for the biggest schools in Maine whether you’re looking for a two-year degree, four-year degree or transfer program.
6. Saint Josephs College of Maine
Type of College: Private
Enrollment: 2,847
Cost: $30,030
Best Programs: Health Professions, Business, Education
Fun fact: Charlie Furbush, MLB pitcher currently with the Seattle Mariners, attended Saint Joseph’s College of Maine.
5. University of Maine, Augusta
Type of College: Public
Enrollment: 6,000
Cost: In-state: $217 per credit, Out-of-state: $525 per credit
Best Programs: Health Professions, Liberal Arts, Business
Fun fact: University of Maine, Augusta offers online courses to Maine Army National Guardsmen in Afghanistan.
4. Southern Maine Community College
Type of College: Community college
Enrollment: 7,574
Cost: In-state: $86 per credit, Out-of-state: $172 per credit
Best Programs: Liberal Studies, Business Administration, Nursing
Fun fact: Southern Maine Community College was first established in 1946 to serve returning WWII veterans.
3. University of New England
Type of College: Private
Enrollment: 8,085
Cost: $43,120
Best Programs: Health Professions, Biology, Parks and Recreation
Fun fact: University of New England has the only medical school in Maine, and 10 percent of all physicians practicing in the state graduated from this school.
2. University of Maine
Type of College: Public
Enrollment: 10,901
Cost: In-state: $279 per credit, Out-of-state: $841 per credit
Best Programs: Marine Science, Climate Change, Forestry
Fun fact: Writer Stephen King graduated from the University of Maine.
1. University of Southern Maine
Type of College: Public Trucos, Productos, Consejos y de todo para lucir un espectacular cabello rizado Todo para pelo rizado
Enrollment: 10,974
Cost: In-state: $253 per credit, Out-of-state: $665 per credit
Best Programs: Health Professions, Business and Marketing, Social Sciences
Fun fact: The University of Southern Maine is one of only two Maine schools with an accredited Computer Science degree.
Quick Tips
- Tourism, Shipbuilding/Construction and Biotechnology are large sectors for Maine students looking for employment.
- Maine is ranked 34th in the nation in personal income.
- In-demand jobs that require a bachelor’s degree in Maine are accountants and auditors, all teachers and managerial positions.
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