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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Maine

17 Schools Ranked
$43,061 Average Earnings
$25,510 Avg Student Debt

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for computer science 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 and bootcamps that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

The Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Maine ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 17 schools in Maine to see which ones were the most popular programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

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57 Total Awards
$36,249 Average Earnings
$28,948 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found University of Maine at Augusta to be the most popular school for computer science students in Maine. Located in Augusta, Maine, the small public school handed out 57 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from UMA accumulate an average of $28,948 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from UMA, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $36,249 during the early years of their career. Around 37% of those degree recipients were women.

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#2

Southern Maine Community College

South Portland, Maine
48 Total Awards
$35,919 Average Earnings
$16,187 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Southern Maine Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Maine list. SMCC is a medium-sized public school situated in South Portland, Maine. It awarded 48 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $16,187 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, SMCC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,919 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 13% were women.

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#3

Colby College

Waterville, Maine
44 Total Awards
$45,726 Average Earnings

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Colby College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Maine list. Colby is a private not-for-profit institution located in Waterville, Maine. The school has a small population, and it awarded 44 degrees in 2020-2021.

Once they receive their degree, Colby graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,726 during the early year of their career. Around 34% of those degree recipients were women.

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#4

University of Maine

Orono, Maine
38 Total Awards
$40,242 Average Earnings
$24,711 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 17 schools in Maine that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maine landed the # 4 spot on the list. University of Maine is a fairly large public school located in Orono, Maine that handed out 38 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $24,711 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $153 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UMaine, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $40,242 during the early years of their career. Around 18% of those degree recipients were women.

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#5

University of Southern Maine

Portland, Maine
31 Total Awards
$42,906 Average Earnings
$24,922 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Southern Maine is a great place for computer science students. Portland, Maine is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 31 students in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from University of Southern Maine accumulate an average of $24,922 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, University of Southern Maine graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $42,906 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 13% were women.

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27 Total Awards
$40,182 Average Earnings
$18,881 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, Eastern Maine Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working. Located in Bangor, Maine, the small public school awarded 27 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $18,881 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Eastern Maine Community College graduates make an average of $40,182 annually. Around 15% of those degree recipients were women.

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#7

Bowdoin College

Brunswick, Maine
27 Total Awards
$46,246 Average Earnings

Bowdoin College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer science programs. Bowdoin is a private not-for-profit institution located in Brunswick, Maine. The school has a small population, and it awarded 27 degrees in 2020-2021.

For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $450. Once they receive their degree, Bowdoin graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $46,246 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 30% were women.

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#8

Thomas College

Waterville, Maine
20 Total Awards
$37,918 Average Earnings
$25,598 Avg Student Debt

Thomas College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Maine ranking. Located in Waterville, Maine, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 20 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Thomas College accumulate an average of $25,598 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Thomas College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,918 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 20% were women.

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16 Total Awards
$37,625 Average Earnings
$17,306 Avg Student Debt

Central Maine Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer science programs. Central Maine Technical College is a public institution located in Auburn, Maine. The school has a small population, and it awarded 16 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $17,306 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Central Maine Technical College graduates make an average of $37,625 annually. Around 13% of those degree recipients were women.

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12 Total Awards
$29,096 Average Earnings
$14,085 Avg Student Debt

York County Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in Wells, Maine, the small public school handed out 12 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from York County Community College accumulate an average of $14,085 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, York County Community College graduates make an average of $29,096 annually. Around 8% of those degree recipients were women.

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#11

University of Maine at Fort Kent

Fort Kent, Maine
8 Total Awards
$61,135 Average Earnings
$31,832 Avg Student Debt

University of Maine at Fort Kent landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer science programs. UMFK is located in Fort Kent, Maine and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 8 degrees to qualified students.

Degree recipients from UMFK accumulate an average of $31,832 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, UMFK graduates make an average of $61,135 annually. Around 13% of those degree recipients were women.

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#11

Husson University

Bangor, Maine
8 Total Awards
$48,847 Average Earnings
$28,063 Avg Student Debt

Husson University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students. It came in at #11 on the list. Husson is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Bangor, Maine. It awarded 8 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $28,063 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $204. During the early years of their career, Husson graduates make an average of $48,847 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 13% were women.

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#13

University of Maine at Farmington

Farmington, Maine
4 Total Awards
$32,570 Average Earnings
$24,480 Avg Student Debt

University of Maine at Farmington landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer science programs. Farmington, Maine is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,480 in student loans. During the early years of their career, UMaine Farmington graduates make an average of $32,570 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 25% were women.

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#14

Northern Maine Community College

Presque Isle, Maine
3 Total Awards
$35,991 Average Earnings
$15,253 Avg Student Debt

Northern Maine Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students. It came in at #14 on the list. Northern Maine Community College is a very small public school situated in Presque Isle, Maine. It awarded 3 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,253 in student loans.After graduating from Northern Maine Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,991 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.

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2 Total Awards

Washington County Community College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer science programs. This very small public school is located in Calais, Maine, and it awarded 2 degrees in 2020-2021.

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#16

University of Maine at Presque Isle

Presque Isle, Maine
$37,478 Average Earnings
$24,100 Avg Student Debt

University of Maine at Presque Isle did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students. It came in at #16 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,100 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, UMPI graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,478 during the early year of their career.

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#16

Beal College

Bangor, Maine
$35,440 Average Earnings
$19,603 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #16, Beal College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,603 in student loans.After graduating from Beal College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,440 during the early years of their career.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 17 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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