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Education Schools in Maine

1,288 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Education is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

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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
Bachelor’s Degree 394
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 211
Post-Master’s Certificate 211
Associate Degree 117
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 80
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 80
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 80
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
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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: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 2.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.8%
  • White: 82.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 10.7%
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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 10 colleges in Maine that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

University of Maine

Orono
337 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. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $16,033.

#2

University of Southern Maine

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

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. 35% of the teachers are full time.

#3

University of New England

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

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.09 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $44,713 after graduation.

#4

University of Maine at Farmington

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

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,967. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

Saint Joseph's College of Maine

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

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Saint Joseph's Maine. Graduates earn an average $47,687 after graduation.

#6

Southern Maine Community College

South Portland
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,789 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 25% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,703.

#7

Kennebec Valley Community College

Fairfield
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,297 Total Students

81% of students get financical aid. 40% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Kennebec Valley Community College grads earn an average salary of $34,439.

#8

Colby College

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

43% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $19,597. Graduates earn an average $47,810 after graduation.

#8

Thomas College

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. 98% of students get financical aid. An average student at Thomas College will pay a net price of $21,844.

#10

Eastern Maine Community College

Bangor
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,042 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $29,346 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

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
Psychology Professors 0% $64,080
Social Scientists 0% $72,780
Education, Training, and Library Workers 0% $34,330
Librarians 0% $49,920
Multimedia Collections Specialists 0% $0
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 0% $41,070
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
Social Sciences Professors 0% $50,380
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
Education Professors 0% $55,140
Computer Science Professors 0% $65,650
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
Social Sciences 933
Psychology 541
Communication & Journalism 241
History 148
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 110
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 90
Library Science 29

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