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Best Visual & Performing Arts Colleges in Maine

12 accredited institutions in Maine offering visual & performing arts programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

12

Colleges

633

Graduates/yr

6

Public

Bachelor's

Top Degree

Ranked: Visual & Performing Arts Programs in Maine

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Maine College of Art & Design

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

University of Southern Maine

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Maine

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Maine at Augusta

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Bowdoin College

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

University of Maine at Farmington

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Maine at Presque Isle

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Unity Environmental University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Central Maine Community College

In-State Tuition

Studying Visual & Performing Arts in Maine

Maine has 12 accredited colleges offering visual & performing arts programs, producing 633 graduates annually. Of these, 6 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Maine residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.