2023 Best Engineering Schools in Maine

Finding the Best Engineering School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, engineering was ranked 10th in Maine. In fact, 404 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Best Engineering Schools in Maine ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 3 schools in Maine to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Engineering Schools in Maine

The following schools top our list of the Best Engineering Colleges.

Top Maine Schools in Engineering

#1

Maine Maritime Academy

Castine, ME

93 Degrees

$80,958 Average Salary

$27,000 Average Student Debt

Our analysis found Maine Maritime Academy to be the best school for engineering students who want to pursue a degree in Maine. Located in the rural area of Castine, Maine Maritime is a public college with a fairly small student population.

While working on their degree, engineering majors at Maine Maritime accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $634.

Full Engineering at Maine Maritime Academy Report

#2

University of Maine

Orono, ME

254 Degrees

$61,173 Average Salary

$25,655 Average Student Debt

The excellent programs at University of Maine helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best engineering schools in Maine. Located in the suburb of Orono, UMaine is a public college with a large student population.

On average, engineering graduates from UMaine take out $25,655 in student loans while working on their degree.

Read full report on Engineering at University of Maine

#3

University of Southern Maine

Portland, ME

44 Degrees

$64,854 Average Salary

$32,180 Average Student Debt

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 Engineering Schools in Maine list. Located in the small city of Portland, University of Southern Maine is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

While working on their degree, engineering majors at University of Southern Maine accumulate an average of around $32,180 in student debt.

Read full report on Engineering at University of Southern Maine

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Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 3 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).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Petty Officer 3rd Class Declan Barnes.

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