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Education in Maine

Education Schools in Maine

173 students earned Education degrees in Maine in the 2022-2023 year.

An Education major is the 24th most popular major in this 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
Associate Degree 56
Bachelor’s Degree 56
Master’s Degree 43
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 9
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

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: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 81.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Maine

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

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Wages for Education Jobs in Maine

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

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

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
1,967 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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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. An average student at Colby will pay a net price of $16,507. 46% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,789 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $8,710. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

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Bowdoin College

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 55% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 88%.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,042 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 50%. This public school has an average net price of $8,890. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,115 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

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Thomas College

Waterville
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,705 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,575 Total Students

84% of students get financical aid. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 13%.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.38 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 0.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
7,208 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $37,516.

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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

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