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Computer Science Schools in Maine

145 students earned CompSci degrees in Maine in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Computer Science is the 26th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in Maine

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 123
Associate Degree 19
Master’s Degree 2
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 10.3%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
  • White: 64.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.7%
  • Other Races: 4.1%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in Maine

In this state, there are 7,130 people employed in jobs related to a compsci degree, compared to 2,790,990 nationwide.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in Maine

In this state, compsci grads earn an average of $82,270. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,200.

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

#1

Colby College

Waterville
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
2,155 Total Students

The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,597. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. 99% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.38 years.

#3

Bowdoin College

Brunswick
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
1,777 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. 58% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. A typical student attending University of Southern Maine will pay a net price of $12,055. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,789 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,354 after earning their degree at this institution. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,703.

#6

Thomas College

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

The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 7.30% which is lower than average.

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

The student loan default rate of 6.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,102 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at UMaine Farmington.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,575 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $30,670 after graduation. 18% of the teachers are full time.

Computer Science Careers in ME

Some of the careers compsci majors go into include:

Job Title ME Job Growth ME Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 23% $79,510
Software Applications Developers 22% $87,150
Systems Software Developers 6% $99,170
Computer and Information Systems Managers 5% $115,370
Web Developers 4% $56,930
Computer Workers 4% $77,640
Computer Network Support Specialists 3% $62,300
Computer Science Professors 0% $65,650
Computer Programmers -13% $82,230

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

Major Annual Graduates in ME
Information Technology 124
Computer Information Systems 43
Information Science 8
Computer Software Applications 4
Computer Programming 2

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