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General Computer Science Schools in Maine

145 Computer Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, General Computer Science is the 1st most popular major out of a total 13 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors in Maine

Computer Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 123
Associate Degree 19
Master’s Degree 2
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1

Gender Distribution

In Maine, a computer science major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer science majors in Maine is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.3%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
  • White: 64.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.7%
  • Other Races: 4.1%
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Jobs for General Computer Science Grads in Maine

7,130 people in the state and 2,790,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to computer science.

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Wages for General Computer Science Jobs in Maine

Computer Science grads earn an average of $82,270 in the state and $96,200 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Maine that offer computer science degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Colby College

Waterville
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
2,155 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Colby. The full-time teacher rate is 95%.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,033. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,035 a year.

#3

Bowdoin College

Brunswick
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
1,777 Total Students

58% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Bowdoin. 90% of the teachers are full time.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
8,022 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $12,055. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,789 Total Students

A typical student attending SMCC will pay a net price of $10,703. The student loan default rate of 9.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 25%.

#6

Thomas College

Waterville
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
1,705 Total Students

The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Thomas College. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
1,862 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 70%. In their early career, UMaine Farmington grads earn an average salary of $32,102. The 6.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,575 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,670 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending York County Community College will pay a net price of $8,388.

General Computer Science Careers in ME

Some of the careers computer science majors go into include:

Job Title ME Job Growth ME Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 23% $79,510
Software Applications Developers 22% $87,150
Systems Software Developers 6% $99,170
Computer and Information Systems Managers 5% $115,370
Web Developers 4% $56,930
Computer Workers 4% $77,640
Computer Network Support Specialists 3% $62,300
Computer Science Professors 0% $65,650
Computer Programmers -13% $82,230

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