Find Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

General Education in Maine

Find Schools Near

General Education Schools in Maine

153 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, General Education is the 24th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in Maine

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 65
Associate Degree 42
Bachelor’s Degree 40
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2

Gender Distribution

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

undefined

Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 5.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 64.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 22.9%
undefined

Jobs for General Education Grads in Maine

360 people in the state and 60,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to education.

undefined

Wages for General Education Jobs in Maine

Education grads earn an average of $59,150 in the state and $73,680 nationwide.

undefined

There are 10 colleges in Maine that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. This private school has an average net price of $27,595. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#2

Colby College

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

It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. 43% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,789 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $32,354 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

#4

Bowdoin College

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 58% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. In their early career, Bowdoin grads earn an average salary of $51,153.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,042 Total Students

A typical student attending Eastern Maine Community College will pay a net price of $10,571. Graduates earn an average $29,346 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,115 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. A typical student attending Central Maine Technical College will pay a net price of $10,316. Graduates earn an average $31,121 after graduation.

#6

Thomas College

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

98% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,575 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 18%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,670 a year.

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

The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,035 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $44,713 after graduation. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at UNE.

General Education Careers in ME

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title ME Job Growth ME Median Salary
Education Professors 0% $55,140

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

Major Annual Graduates in ME
Teacher Education Grade Specific 515
Teacher Education Subject Specific 204
Educational Administration 164
Special Education 115
Teaching English or French 38
Curriculum & Instruction 33
Instructional Media Design 32
Student Counseling 29

View all majors related to General Education

View Nationwide General Education Report

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited colleges across the U.S.