2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Maine
Finding the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities School for You
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities is one of the most popular subjects to study in Maine. With 630 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 6th out of all the majors we track in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Maine ranking. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Maine to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools in Maine
The colleges and universities below are the best for liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors pursuing a .
Top Maine Schools in Liberal Arts & Humanities
Our analysis found Northern Maine Community College to be the best school for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students who want to pursue a degree in Maine. Located in the remote town of Presque Isle, Northern Maine Community College is a public school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at Northern Maine Community College take out is $15,250.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Maine at Augusta. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Maine list. Located in the distant town of Augusta, UMA is a public college with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at UMA take out is $23,771.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend York County Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Maine list. York County Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Wells.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Maine. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Maine list. UMaine is a fairly large public school located in the small suburb of Orono.
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities majors at UMaine take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
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The excellent programs at Husson University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities schools in Maine. Located in the city of Bangor, Husson is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities majors at Husson take out an average of $31,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Southern Maine Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Maine list. SMCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of South Portland.
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities majors at SMCC take out an average of $12,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Central Maine Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. Located in the rural area of Auburn, Central Maine Technical College is a public college with a small student population.
On average, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from Central Maine Technical College take out $14,500 in student loans while working on their degree.
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University of Southern Maine did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. It came in at #8 on the list. University of Southern Maine is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Portland.
While working on their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at University of Southern Maine accumulate an average of around $24,109 in student debt.
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Explore all the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 2,654 |
| Rhode Island | 1,275 |
| Massachusetts | 3,382 |
| Connecticut | 2,207 |
| Vermont | 305 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 556,813 |
Majors Similar to Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Visual & Performing Arts | 149,215 |
| English Language & Literature | 54,635 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 33,333 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 27,459 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 19,993 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 8 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).
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