University of Maine at Augusta
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How strong are the academics at University of Maine at Augusta?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

15:1
Student to faculty ratio

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

UMaine Augusta has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

University of Maine at Augusta has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on UMaine Augusta's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at University of Maine at Augusta:

63%
First-year retention rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are University of Maine at Augusta's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Library and Information Science
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
1.4
23.72
46.04
68.36
90.68
113

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant 20
Architecture And Related Services
  • Architecture 2
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 9
Business
  • Accounting 15
  • Business Administration and Management, General 10
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 18
  • Information Technology 14
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 14
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 5
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 4
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 61
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician 61
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 9
  • Clinical Nurse Leader 9
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 14
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 113
Library Science
  • Library and Information Science 30
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 11
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 11
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 11
  • Computational Science 1
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Public Administration 3
Social Sciences
  • Social Sciences, General 7
Transportation And Materials Moving
  • Flight Instructor 5
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music, General 13
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 5
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