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2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Maine

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Finding the Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor's Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, liberal arts general studies was ranked 3rd in Maine. In fact, 630 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Maine to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 12 schools in Maine to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Liberal Arts General Studies program at each school on the list.

Check out the liberal arts bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Maine.

Our analysis found University of Maine at Augusta to be the most popular school for liberal arts general studies students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Maine. Located in the distant town of Augusta, UMA is a public college with a small student population.

Women make up 69% of the liberal arts majors at the school.

On average, liberal arts graduates from UMA take out $30,650 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at University of Maine at Augusta

#2

University of Maine

Orono, ME

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Maine is a great place for liberal arts general studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. UMaine is a large public school located in the small suburb of Orono.

About 64% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 36% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, liberal arts graduates from UMaine carry an average student debt load of $26,806.

Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at University of Maine

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Maine at Presque Isle. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maine list. UMPI is a small public school located in the rural area of Presque Isle.

Women make up 54% of the liberal arts majors at the school.

On average, liberal arts graduates from UMPI take out $24,026 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at University of Maine at Presque Isle

Out of the 12 schools in Maine that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Southern Maine landed the # 4 spot on the list. University of Southern Maine is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Portland.

About 64% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 36% are male.

On average, liberal arts graduates from University of Southern Maine take out $22,248 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at University of Southern Maine

Out of the 12 schools in Maine that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maine at Farmington landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the remote town of Farmington, UMaine Farmington is a public school with a small student population.

About 60% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 40% are male.

Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at University of Maine at Farmington

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular liberal arts general studies schools in Maine. Saint Joseph's Maine is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Standish.

About 30% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 70% are male.

The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at Saint Joseph's Maine take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,178.

Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine Report

University of Maine at Fort Kent landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree liberal arts general studies programs. Located in the rural area of Fort Kent, UMFK is a public school with a small student population.

About 50% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 50% are male.

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#8

University of New England

Biddeford, ME

University of New England came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maine ranking. UNE is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the midsize suburb of Biddeford.

Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at University of New England

#8

Husson University

Bangor, ME

Husson University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for liberal arts general studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the city of Bangor, Husson is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 2 students majoring in liberal arts at Husson, 50% are male and 50% are female.

Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Husson University Report

#10

Thomas College

Waterville, ME

Thomas College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maine ranking. Thomas College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Waterville.

Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Thomas College Report

Best Liberal Arts General Studies Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts 3,382
Connecticut 2,207
New Hampshire 2,654
Rhode Island 1,275
Vermont 305

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 12 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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