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Maine Graduate Schools

#45 Most Popular State/Terr. for Grad Students
15 Colleges
2,971 Yearly Graduations
$75,430 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, 2,971 students received a graduate degree in Maine, making it rank #45 in the nation in terms of graduations. Although cost varies from school to school, the average graduate in-state tuition for the state is $18,858 per year, while out-of-state students pay an average of $21,610 per year.

Learn more about the most popular graduate schools in the state below:

#1

University of New England

Biddeford, Maine
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
1,009 Yearly Degrees
$29,352 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

University of New England was ranked the #1 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 1,009 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of New England

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $28,778 $28,778
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $574 $574
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $954 $954

#2

University of Southern Maine

Portland, Maine
Public Public vs. Private
620 Yearly Degrees
$8,856 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 15 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, University of Southern Maine ranked #2 in terms of popularity with 620 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Southern Maine

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,776 $21,888
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,080 $1,080
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $432 $1,216

#3

University of Maine

Orono, Maine
Public Public vs. Private
592 Yearly Degrees
$10,014 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

UMaine handed out 592 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #3 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Maine

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,738 $29,214
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $276 $276
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $541 $1,623

#4

Husson University

Bangor, Maine
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
292 Yearly Degrees
$17,680 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 15 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Husson ranked #4 in terms of popularity with 292 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Husson University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $16,780 $16,780
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $900 $900
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $595 $595

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
216 Yearly Degrees
$9,766 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Saint Joseph’s College of Maine was ranked the #5 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 216 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Saint Joseph’s College of Maine

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,766 $9,766
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $546 $546

Public Public vs. Private
61 Yearly Degrees
$11,038 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

University of Maine at Farmington was ranked the #6 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 61 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Maine at Farmington

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,248 $10,248
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $790 $790
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $427 $427

#7

Unity College

Unity, Maine
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
55 Yearly Degrees
$9,750 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Unity handed out 55 graduate degrees. This makes it the #7 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Unity College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,750 $9,750
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $650 $650

#8

Thomas College

Waterville, Maine
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
52 Yearly Degrees
$29,152 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Thomas College handed out 52 graduate degrees. This makes it the #8 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Thomas College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $28,110 $28,110
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,042 $1,042
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $609 $609

#9

Maine College of Art

Portland, Maine
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
48 Yearly Degrees
$38,362 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 15 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Maine College of Art ranked #9 in terms of popularity with 48 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Maine College of Art

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $37,962 $37,962
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $400 $400
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,800 $1,800

#10

Maine Media College

Rockport, Maine
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
11 Yearly Degrees

Out of the 15 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Maine Media College ranked #10 in terms of popularity with 11 graduate degrees handed out in 2021.

#11

Maine Maritime Academy

Castine, Maine
Public Public vs. Private
8 Yearly Degrees
$7,500 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 15 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Maine Maritime ranked #11 in terms of popularity with 8 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Maine Maritime Academy

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,200 $7,200
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $300 $300
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $900 $900

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
7 Yearly Degrees
$42,600 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, IDSVA handed out 7 graduate degrees. This makes it the #12 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $42,600 $42,600
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $2,130 $2,130

Public Public vs. Private
0 Yearly Degrees
$8,392 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

University of Maine at Augusta was ranked the #13 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 0 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Maine at Augusta

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,776 $9,972
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $616 $616
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $432 $554

#13

Beal College

Bangor, Maine
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
0 Yearly Degrees

Out of the 15 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Beal College ranked #13 in terms of popularity with 0 graduate degrees handed out in 2021.

#13

College of the Atlantic

Bar Harbor, Maine
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
0 Yearly Degrees
$29,214 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

College of the Atlantic was ranked the #13 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 0 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for College of the Atlantic

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $28,665 $28,665
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $549 $549
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $956 $956

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