2023 Best Value Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Maine
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Maine ranking. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Maine to see which programs offered the best value experiences for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. 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.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Best Maine Schools for Affordable Quality in Liberal Arts & Humanities
Our 2023 rankings named Northern Maine Community College the best value school in Maine for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. Located in the town of Presque Isle, Northern Maine Community College is a public school with a fairly small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Northern Maine Community College are $3,830 per year. The average amount in student loans that liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at Northern Maine Community College take out is $15,250.
Full Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at Northern Maine Community College Report
Request Information
The excellent programs at York County Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities schools in Maine. York County Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Wells.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at York County Community College are $3,866 per year.
Read full report on Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at York County Community College
Request Information
Out of the 8 schools in Maine that were part of this year’s ranking, Southern Maine Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. SMCC is a medium-sized public school located in the city of South Portland.
SMCC undergraduate students pay an average of $3,874 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities majors at SMCC take out an average of $12,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
Read full report on Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at Southern Maine Community College
Request Information
Out of the 8 schools in Maine that were part of this year’s ranking, Central Maine Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Auburn, Central Maine Technical College is a public school with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Central Maine Technical College are $3,864 per year. 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.
Read full report on Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at Central Maine Community College
Request Information
The excellent programs at University of Maine at Augusta 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 distant town of Augusta, UMA is a public school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UMA are $8,378 a year. The average amount in student loans that liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at UMA take out is $23,771.
Read full report on Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at University of Maine at Augusta
Request Information
University of Maine came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Maine ranking. UMaine is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Orono.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UMaine are $11,986 per year. Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities majors at UMaine take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
Full Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at University of Maine Report
Request Information
University of Southern Maine did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. It came in at #7 on the list. University of Southern Maine is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Portland.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at University of Southern Maine are $9,904 a year. 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.
Request Information
With a ranking of #8, Husson University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. Located in the 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. Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities majors at Husson take out an average of $31,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
Read full report on Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at Husson University
Request InformationBest Value Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges in the New England Region
Explore all the Best Value 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 |
More Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Rankings in Maine
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.
- 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 Jacques Sablet (Switzerland, Morges, 1749-1803).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.