Guide to Maine Colleges & Universities
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Maine's Colleges by the Numbers
Associate, bachelor's, masters, and doctoral degree completions at institutions in Maine have been growing over the past 5 years. In 2022, students completed 13,393 that were offered by Maine's colleges and universities. That was an increase of 0% from completions reported in 2018.
Schools with Degree Completions
Est. Total Completions in 2022
Est. Completions (Last 5 Years)
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Top School For Adults & Online Students
Franklin University is a top choice for transfer students, online learners and adults who need to balance school with busy lives. Founded in 1902 in Columbus, Ohio, Franklin's main focus has been serving adult students and tailoring education to fit their needs. Nonprofit and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org/800.621.7440), Franklin offers more than 50 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs — all available 100% online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,444
Completions By Degree
1,820
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Private Colleges & Universities Offering Degrees in Maine
There are at least 12 schools offering degrees in Maine, and 12 are four-year private colleges or universities where about 19,634 undergraduate students were enrolled. In 2022, a total of 7,361 degrees were completed at private colleges and universities, including 3,288 that were offered online.
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral programs in in Maine. Franklin University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Franklin University. In 2022, 1,011 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 94 associate degrees, 676 master's degrees, and 39 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,444
Completions By Degree
1,820
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of New England is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of New England. In 2022, 556 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 495 master's degrees, and 385 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,224
Completions By Degree
1,436
Est. Online Degree Availability
28%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Bowdoin College is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Bowdoin College. In 2022, 631 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,948
Completions By Degree
631
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Saint Joseph's College of Maine is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Saint Joseph's College of Maine. In 2022, 271 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 3 associate degrees, 183 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,066
Completions By Degree
457
Est. Online Degree Availability
70%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Doctoral degrees are the most popular at Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts. In 2022, 11 doctoral degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, 1 master's degree, were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
0
Completions By Degree
12
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Colby College is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Colby College. In 2022, 734 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,262
Completions By Degree
734
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Maine College of Art & Design is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Maine College of Art & Design. In 2022, 76 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 33 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
407
Completions By Degree
109
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Thomas College is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Thomas College. In 2022, 207 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 4 associate degrees, 65 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
682
Completions By Degree
276
Est. Online Degree Availability
14%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Unity College is a non-accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Unity College. In 2022, 143 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 1 associate degree, 122 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,981
Completions By Degree
266
Est. Online Degree Availability
71%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
College of the Atlantic is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at College of the Atlantic. In 2022, 89 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 1 master's degree, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
369
Completions By Degree
90
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Husson University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Husson University. In 2022, 578 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 1 associate degree, 283 master's degrees, and 67 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,430
Completions By Degree
929
Est. Online Degree Availability
56%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Bates College is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Bates College. In 2022, 601 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,821
Completions By Degree
601
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Public Colleges & Universities in Maine
There are 7 four-year public colleges located in Maine. About 20,949 students were enrolled in undergraduate programs, and about 6,024 degrees were completed at public colleges in Maine. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Maine Maritime Academy is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Maine Maritime Academy. In 2022, 165 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 2 associate degrees, 10 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
868
Completions By Degree
177
Est. Online Degree Availability
6%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Maine at Presque Isle is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Maine at Presque Isle. In 2022, 234 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 28 associate degrees, 6 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
983
Completions By Degree
268
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Maine at Fort Kent is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Maine at Fort Kent. In 2022, 221 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 10 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
784
Completions By Degree
231
Est. Online Degree Availability
92%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Maine at Farmington is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Maine at Farmington. In 2022, 308 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 44 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,380
Completions By Degree
352
Est. Online Degree Availability
4%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Maine at Augusta is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Maine at Augusta. In 2022, 429 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 94 associate degrees, 8 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,020
Completions By Degree
531
Est. Online Degree Availability
87%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Maine is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Maine. In 2022, 2,047 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 6 associate degrees, 553 master's degrees, and 84 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
9,246
Completions By Degree
2,690
Est. Online Degree Availability
25%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Southern Maine is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Southern Maine. In 2022, 1,131 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 1 associate degree, 564 master's degrees, and 79 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,668
Completions By Degree
1,775
Est. Online Degree Availability
32%
Completions by Program Area
Community Colleges in Maine
There are 7 community colleges in Maine where students can earn 2-year associate degrees. In 2022, about 10,272 students were enrolled in undergraduate courses at community colleges in Maine, and about 1,828 associate degrees were completed.
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Eastern Maine Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,289
Completions By Degree
281
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Kennebec Valley Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,293
Completions By Degree
238
Est. Online Degree Availability
47%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Southern Maine Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,163
Completions By Degree
721
Est. Online Degree Availability
31%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Northern Maine Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
440
Completions By Degree
92
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Central Maine Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,011
Completions By Degree
316
Est. Online Degree Availability
56%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Washington County Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
230
Completions By Degree
31
Est. Online Degree Availability
6%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
York County Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
846
Completions By Degree
149
Est. Online Degree Availability
50%
Completions by Program Area
Affordable Colleges in Maine
Wondering what you can expect to pay for a degree in Maine? According to undergraduate tuition data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the average tuition at Maine's 4-year nonprofit schools is $38,783. The average tuition at similar 4-year for-profit schools in Maine is N/A, while tuition at 2-year online colleges and universities is N/A.
4-Year Nonprofit
4-Year For-Profit
2-Year
Accredited Colleges Serving Maine
Earning a college degree is an investment — and earning a degree from an institutionally accredited university is one of the best ways to ensure your education is of high quality. Institutionally accredited universities are held to rigorous standards by state and regional bodies and undergo regular reviews to verify that their processes and academic programs meet the proper standards.
Wondering if a certain college or university offering degree programs in Maine is institutionally accredited? View a list of institutionally accredited colleges and universities serving Maine here. We've made it easy to find your school by breaking down the list by school type.
- Franklin University
- College of the Atlantic
- Bates College
- Bowdoin College
- Colby College
- University of New England
- Maine College of Art & Design
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine
- Thomas College
- Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts
- Husson University
- Eastern Maine Community College
- Kennebec Valley Community College
- Southern Maine Community College
- Northern Maine Community College
- Central Maine Community College
- Washington County Community College
- York County Community College
Maine Job Market & Opportunities
What happens after you earn your college degree in Maine? What's the Maine job market outlook? Get a snapshot of jobs and careers, including annual job openings, median earnings and more.
In 2022, there were about 866,939 jobs in Maine. From 2021-2022, job growth in Maine was below the national average, at 2.4%. There were 108,696 job openings in the state. In terms of earnings, workers in Maine do better than the national average, with an average hourly pay of $21.24.