Best Education Colleges in Maine
17 accredited institutions in Maine offering education programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).
17
Colleges
2,457
Graduates/yr
11
Public
Master's
Top Degree
Ranked: Education Programs in Maine
1
PublicMaster's
University of Southern Maine
Portland
777
Graduates/yr
79%
Acceptance
$8,316
In-State Tuition
46%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
University of Maine
Orono
510
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$12,000
In-State Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
University of Maine at Farmington
Farmington
333
Graduates/yr
98%
Acceptance
$8,910
In-State Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
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4
Private NonprofitDoctoral
University of New England
Biddeford
156
Graduates/yr
92%
Acceptance
$41,050
Tuition
63%
Grad Rate
$35,107
Net Price <$30K
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5
PublicAssociate's
Southern Maine Community College
South Portland
93
Graduates/yr
$2,880
In-State Tuition
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6
Private NonprofitMaster's
Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Standish
81
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$42,834
Tuition
69%
Grad Rate
$23,306
Net Price <$30K
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7
PublicAssociate's
Kennebec Valley Community College
Fairfield
78
Graduates/yr
$2,880
In-State Tuition
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8
PublicAssociate's
Central Maine Community College
Auburn
69
Graduates/yr
$2,880
In-State Tuition
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9
PublicBachelor's
University of Maine at Augusta
Augusta
66
Graduates/yr
$7,560
In-State Tuition
20%
Grad Rate
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10
PublicBachelor's
University of Maine at Presque Isle
Presque Isle
66
Graduates/yr
97%
Acceptance
$7,650
In-State Tuition
34%
Grad Rate
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11
Private NonprofitMaster's
Thomas College
Waterville
57
Graduates/yr
97%
Acceptance
$29,824
Tuition
51%
Grad Rate
$16,362
Net Price <$30K
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12
PublicAssociate's
Eastern Maine Community College
Bangor
48
Graduates/yr
$2,880
In-State Tuition
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13
PublicAssociate's
Washington County Community College
Calais
39
Graduates/yr
$2,880
In-State Tuition
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14
Private NonprofitMaster's
Maine College of Art & Design
Portland
36
Graduates/yr
78%
Acceptance
$40,668
Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
$32,895
Net Price <$30K
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15
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Colby College
Waterville
24
Graduates/yr
7%
Acceptance
$63,790
Tuition
90%
Grad Rate
$1,692
Net Price <$30K
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16
PublicAssociate's
Northern Maine Community College
Presque Isle
18
Graduates/yr
$2,880
In-State Tuition
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17
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Bowdoin College
Brunswick
6
Graduates/yr
8%
Acceptance
$64,304
Tuition
96%
Grad Rate
$2,706
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Education in Maine
Maine has 17 accredited colleges offering education programs, producing 2,457 graduates annually. Of these, 11 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.
Other Programs in Maine
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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.