2023 Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in Maine
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Teacher Education Grade Specific School for You
Teacher Education Grade Specific is one of the most popular subjects to study in Maine. With 515 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 4th out of all the majors we track in the state.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in Maine ranking. This report analyzed 7 schools in Maine to see which ones offered the best value programs for grade specific ed students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Best Maine Schools for Affordable Quality in Teacher Education Grade Specific
Our 2023 rankings named Southern Maine Community College the best value school in Maine for teacher education grade specific students. SMCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of South Portland.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SMCC are $3,874 per year. Grade Specific Ed majors at SMCC take out an average of $10,956 in student loans while working on their egree.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Maine at Farmington is a great value for teacher education grade specific students. Located in the remote town of Farmington, UMaine Farmington is a public school with a small student population.
UMaine Farmington undergraduate students pay an average of $9,590 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Grade Specific Ed majors at UMaine Farmington take out an average of $25,929 in student loans while working on their egree.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Southern Maine is a great value for teacher education grade specific students. University of Southern Maine is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Portland.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at University of Southern Maine are $9,904 per year.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Maine is a great value for teacher education grade specific students. UMaine is a large public school located in the suburb of Orono.
UMaine undergraduate students pay an average of $11,986 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, grade specific ed majors at UMaine accumulate an average of around $26,093 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $150.
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Out of the 7 schools in Maine that were part of this year’s ranking, Husson University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Bangor, Husson is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Husson are $19,790 per year. After completing their degree, grade specific ed graduates from Husson carry an average student debtload of $27,000.
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University of New England landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value teacher education grade specific programs. UNE is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized suburb of Biddeford.
UNE undergraduate students pay an average of $39,820 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, grade specific ed majors at UNE accumulate an average of around $26,800 in student debt.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, UNE is ranked #4 for overall quality for grade specific ed in Maine.
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Saint Joseph’s College of Maine came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in Maine ranking. Saint Joseph's Maine is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Standish.
Saint Joseph’s Maine undergraduate students pay an average of $39,986 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Grade Specific Ed majors at Saint Joseph's Maine take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 2,555 |
| Connecticut | 791 |
| New Hampshire | 525 |
| Rhode Island | 332 |
| Vermont | 232 |
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Majors Related to Grade Specific Ed
One of 14 majors within the area of study, teacher education grade specific has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 46,469 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 43,297 |
| Special Education | 36,792 |
| General Education | 29,810 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 19,832 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.
- 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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