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 2023, students completed 13,387 that were offered by Maine's colleges and universities. That was an increase of 1% from completions reported in 2019.
Schools with Degree Completions
Est. Total Completions in 2023
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
5,117
Completions By Degree
2,171
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 21,792 undergraduate students were enrolled. In 2023, a total of 7,657 degrees were completed at private colleges and universities, including 3,751 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 2023, 1,429 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 88 associate degrees, 616 master's degrees, and 38 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,117
Completions By Degree
2,171
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Completions by Program Area
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Unity College is an institutionally 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 all programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Unity College. In 2023, 226 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 225 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,679
Completions By Degree
451
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
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 2023, 533 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,790
Completions By Degree
533
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
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 2023, 561 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 462 master's degrees, and 381 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,272
Completions By Degree
1,404
Est. Online Degree Availability
27%
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 2023, 667 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,909
Completions By Degree
667
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
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 2023, 9 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
10
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
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 2023, 93 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 1 master's degree, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
372
Completions By Degree
94
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 2023, 80 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 33 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
380
Completions By Degree
113
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 2023, 697 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,299
Completions By Degree
697
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 2023, 509 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 9 associate degrees, 234 master's degrees, and 58 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,338
Completions By Degree
810
Est. Online Degree Availability
45%
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. Master's degrees are the most popular at Saint Joseph's College of Maine. In 2023, 232 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 1 associate degree, 201 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
963
Completions By Degree
434
Est. Online Degree Availability
68%
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 some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Thomas College. In 2023, 163 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 10 associate degrees, 100 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
673
Completions By Degree
273
Est. Online Degree Availability
34%
Completions by Program Area
Public Colleges & Universities in Maine
There are 7 four-year public colleges located in Maine. About 19,753 students were enrolled in undergraduate programs, and about 6,019 degrees were completed at public colleges in Maine. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
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 2023, 360 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 16 associate degrees, 13 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,100
Completions By Degree
389
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
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 2023, 301 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 65 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
1,217
Completions By Degree
366
Est. Online Degree Availability
2%
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 2023, 441 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 78 associate degrees, 5 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,870
Completions By Degree
524
Est. Online Degree Availability
77%
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 some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Southern Maine. In 2023, 966 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 570 master's degrees, and 95 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,322
Completions By Degree
1,631
Est. Online Degree Availability
35%
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 2023, 2,038 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 5 associate degrees, 648 master's degrees, and 62 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
8,720
Completions By Degree
2,753
Est. Online Degree Availability
27%
Completions by Program Area
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 2023, 127 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 4 associate degrees, 6 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
874
Completions By Degree
137
Est. Online Degree Availability
4%
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 2023, 209 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 10 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
650
Completions By Degree
219
Est. Online Degree Availability
86%
Completions by Program Area
Community Colleges in Maine
There are 7 community colleges in Maine where students can earn 2-year associate degrees. In 2023, about 11,306 students were enrolled in undergraduate courses at community colleges in Maine, and about 1,882 associate degrees were completed.
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
945
Completions By Degree
152
Est. Online Degree Availability
36%
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 full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,249
Completions By Degree
378
Est. Online Degree Availability
56%
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 full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
4,527
Completions By Degree
684
Est. Online Degree Availability
32%
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 minimal programs completed were offered online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
522
Completions By Degree
106
Est. Online Degree Availability
28%
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
1,311
Completions By Degree
243
Est. Online Degree Availability
48%
Completions by Program Area
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
1,479
Completions By Degree
275
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
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
273
Completions By Degree
44
Est. Online Degree Availability
14%
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 $40,296. 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
- Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts
- 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
- Unity College
- Husson University
- York County Community College
- Central Maine Community College
- Southern Maine Community College
- Northern Maine Community College
- Kennebec Valley Community College
- Eastern Maine Community College
- Washington 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 2023, there were about 904,466 jobs in Maine. From 2022-2023, job growth in Maine was below the national average, at 2.3%. There were 113,332 job openings in the state. In terms of earnings, workers in Maine do better than the national average, with an average hourly pay of $22.47.