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Education Schools in Maine

In 2020-2021, 771 students earned their Education degrees in ME.

As a degree choice, Education is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Education Majors in Maine

Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 480
Post-Master’s Certificate 211
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 211
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 80
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 80
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 80

Gender Distribution

In Maine, a education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education majors in Maine is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.0%
  • White: 80.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 14.3%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Maine

In this state, there are 42,540 people employed in jobs related to an education degree, compared to 8,653,610 nationwide.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Maine

Education grads earn an average of $63,210 in the state and $77,170 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Maine that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

227 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
8,022 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,055. The 4.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

222 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
7,208 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,713 a year.

180 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $38,035 after graduation. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
1,862 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at UMaine Farmington. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,102 a year.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,967 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. An average student at Saint Joseph's Maine will pay a net price of $27,595. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

#6

Thomas College

Waterville
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
1,705 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 7.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,775 a year.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
435 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.50% which is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $32,669. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
3,473 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Education Careers in ME

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title ME Job Growth ME Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 15% $0
Interpreters and Translators 10% $46,390
Biological Science Professors 5% $68,460
Business Professors 4% $58,520
Instructional Coordinators 4% $64,570
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 2% $51,080
Postsecondary Education Administrators 1% $78,170
Computer Science Professors 0% $65,650
Social Scientists 0% $72,780
Education, Training, and Library Workers 0% $34,330
Librarians 0% $49,920
Multimedia Collections Specialists 0% $0
History Professors 0% $67,270
Environmental Science Professors 0% $61,960
Physics Postsecondary Professors 0% $78,650
Coaches and Scouts 0% $20,820
Chemistry Professors 0% $71,420
Political Science Professors 0% $78,820
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 0% $75,480
Economics Professors 0% $92,230
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 0% $66,710
Education Professors 0% $55,140
English Language and Literature Professors 0% $61,240
Mathematical Science Professors 0% $61,480
Sociology Professors 0% $58,560
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 0% $77,110
Education Administrators 0% $66,610
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 0% $63,090
Social Sciences Professors 0% $50,380
Psychology Professors 0% $64,080
Middle School Special Education Teachers -2% $57,320
Kindergarten Teachers -2% $53,270
Special Education Professors -2% $51,480
Preschool Teachers -4% $34,060
Preschool Education Administrators -5% $43,720
Vocational Education Professors -6% $43,090
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors -9% $56,400

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in ME
Psychology 65
Social Sciences 37
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 34
Communication & Journalism 25
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 8
History 5

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