2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Maine
Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences School for You
In 2020-2021, 325 degrees and certificates were awarded to computer and information sciences students who went to a Maine college or university. This makes it the #12 most popular major in the state.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Maine ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in Maine to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Maine
The colleges and universities below are the best for computer and information sciences majors pursuing a .
Top Maine Schools in Computer & Information Sciences
Our analysis found Southern Maine Community College to be the best school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a degree in Maine. Located in the small city of South Portland, SMCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
On average, computer and information sciences graduates from SMCC take out $14,712 in student loans while working on their degree.
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The excellent programs at University of Maine helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in Maine. Located in the suburb of Orono, UMaine is a public school with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at UMaine accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Southern Maine. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Maine list. Located in the small city of Portland, University of Southern Maine is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
On average, computer and information sciences graduates from University of Southern Maine take out $27,468 in student loans while working on their degree.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Maine at Augusta is a great place for computer and information sciences students. UMA is a small public school located in the town of Augusta.
Computer & Information Sciences majors at UMA take out an average of $30,875 in student loans while working on their egree.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 2,634 |
| Rhode Island | 911 |
| Massachusetts | 8,328 |
| Connecticut | 1,227 |
| Vermont | 645 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Computer & Information Sciences
Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 88,434 |
| Computer Science | 59,565 |
| Information Technology | 40,555 |
| Information Science | 18,325 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 14,700 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 14,336 |
| Computer Programming | 11,939 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 2,338 |
| Data Processing | 1,955 |
| Other Computer & Information Sciences | 1,755 |
| Data Entry | 552 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Computer & Information Sciences
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 198,468 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 177,778 |
| Engineering Technologies | 85,188 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 52,396 |
| Physical Sciences | 50,306 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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