by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Computer Science. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Computer Science is a major offered under the computer and information sciences program of study at University of Maine. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in compsci, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more.
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Each year, we produce a number of different types of college rankings to help students decide which school is the best fit for them. The bachelor's program at UMaine was ranked #332 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #2 in Maine.
Here are some of the other rankings for UMaine.
During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMaine paid an average of $1,001 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $308 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,240 | $30,030 |
| Fees | $2,504 | $2,504 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,286 | $11,286 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 |
Learn more about UMaine tuition and fees.
One factor in determining the overall cost in a degree is to consider how much in student loans you’ll have to take out. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at UMaine in CompSci walked away with an average of $27,000 in student debt. That is 18% higher than the national average of $22,937.
compsci who receive their bachelor’s degree from UMaine make an average of $55,512 a year during the early days of their career. That is 16% lower than the national average of $66,348.
Online degrees for the UMaine compsci bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMaine Online Learning page.
None of the students who received their BS in compsci in 2019-2020 were women.
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 4.8% of the compsci bachelor’s degrees at UMaine in 2019-2020. This is lower than the nationwide number of 40%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Computer Science students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 21 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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