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How strong are the academics at University of Maine?

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

15:1
Student to faculty ratio
29
Average class size
41%
4-year grad rate

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 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.

Class Sizes
2-9
155
10-19
359
20-29
223
30-39
122
40-49
94
50-99
97
100+
40

Honors Programs

University of Maine 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'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:

77%
First-year retention rate
41%
4-year grad rate
57%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $53,457. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.

$53,457
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

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

Business Administration and Management, General
Psychology, General
Mechanical Engineering
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Finance, General
74.2
79.96
85.72
91.48
97.24
103

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Animal Sciences, General 39
  • Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General 9
  • Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture 4
Area
  • Women's Studies 1
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 68
  • Zoology/Animal Biology 21
  • Microbiology, General 19
  • Molecular Biology 15
  • Biochemistry 10
  • Botany/Plant Biology 10
  • Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 5
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 103
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 79
  • Finance, General 79
  • Accounting 30
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 9
  • Business/Managerial Economics 8
  • Management Information Systems, General 0
Communication
  • Communication, General 28
  • Communication and Media Studies 28
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 17
  • Journalism 12
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 9
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 39
Education
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 59
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 48
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 31
  • Music Teacher Education 16
  • Education, General 10
  • Art Teacher Education 6
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 80
  • Civil Engineering, General 54
  • Chemical Engineering 30
  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 25
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 9
  • Engineering Physics/Applied Physics 9
  • Computer Engineering, General 8
  • Engineering, General 0
  • Surveying Engineering 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 41
  • Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 28
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 18
  • Surveying Technology/Surveying 14
  • ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS 0
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 0
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 0
  • Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 27
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Human Development and Family Studies, General 41
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other 0
  • French Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 70
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 13
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 8
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 4
History
  • History, General 24
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 17
  • General Studies 7
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 16
  • Statistics, General 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Marine Sciences 61
  • Nutrition Sciences 24
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 2
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management 37
  • Environmental Science 29
  • Forestry, General 16
  • Forest Resources Production and Management 2
  • Environmental Studies 2
Parks
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 12
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 4
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 3
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 10
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 12
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 12
  • Physics, General 9
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 90
  • Community Psychology 8
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 22
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 42
  • Economics, General 23
  • Anthropology, General 18
  • Sociology, General 16
  • International Relations and Affairs 14
  • Economics, Other 0
  • Anthropology, Other 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 11
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 6
  • Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 5
  • Music Performance, General 4
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 3
  • Music, General 3

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