by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you want to know more about University of Maine Graduate School, such as what degree programs it offers, how diverse it is, how well it ranks, and more, this is your one-stop resource. You can jump to any section of this page using the following list.
College Factual began producing its annual Best Quality Schools rankings as a means to assist students in finding top-quality graduate colleges and universities that are invested in preparing their students for their future endeavors.Factors that go into these rankings include how much money students make after graduation, the number of FTE students per instructor, and how much debt students take on to attend the school.
University of Maine came in at #798 out of the 4,630 colleges and universities that were ranked in College Factual’s 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking.UMaine also ranked #5 for Best Master’s Degree Schools in Maine.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingUMaine ranked #798 in College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 4,630 schools. UMaine also ranked #5 for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in Maine.
In College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, UMaine took the #798 spot out of 4,630 schools. In addition, UMaine took the #5 spot for Best Graduate Schools in Maine.
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,428 graduate students attended University of Maine.Since diversity is such an important part of the grad school experience, College Factual looked deeper at the demographics of these students.Keep reading to learn more.
Athough the male-female ratio may vary depending on the degree program, 61.1% of the total graduate students at UMaine are women and 38.9% are men.
Racial-ethnic minorities* make up 10.9% of the graduate student population at UMaine.UMaine is popular with people from outside the United States, too. International students make up 15.5% of the graduate student population.The chart below shows the breakdown of graduate student demographics at the school. You can click on it for a more detailed view.
The average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students is not available due to a lack of data.
The typical graduate student at UMaine who borrowed carries a median debt of $25,984.
The average early-career salary for master’s degree recipients from UMaine is $54,898.
The graduate programs at UMaine lead to a range of early-career salaries. The table below lists the graduate fields of study at the school whose recent graduates report the highest early-career earnings.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Nursing | $105,089 |
| Business Administration & Management | $73,244 |
| Social Work | $55,056 |
| Communication Sciences | $54,857 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | $54,507 |
| Food Science Technology | $50,941 |
| Special Education | $49,410 |
| Educational Administration | $46,699 |
| International Studies | $46,027 |
University of Maine is a public institution situated in Orono, Maine.The suburban atmosphere of Orono makes it a great place for students who want the amenities of city life without actually living in the middle of a constant hustle and bustle. Get more details about the location of University of Maine.
Contact details for UMaine are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 168 College Avenue, Orono, ME 04469 |
| Phone: | 207-581-1865 |
| Website: | www.umaine.edu/ |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/UMaineAdmissions |
| Twitter: | www.twitter.com/GoUMaine |
60.7% of the graduate students at University of Maine took at least one class online.Roughly 48.8% of all grad students took courses exclusively online.
Only the degree programs in which master’s degrees were awarded are listed here.
Just like the master’s programs above, the doctorate programs shown here are only those in which doctorate degrees were awarded.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Production | 1 | — |
| Anthropology | 1 | — |
| Behavioral Science | 1 | — |
| Biological & Physical Science | 1 | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 3 | — |
| Chemistry | 3 | — |
| Civil Engineering | 1 | — |
| Communication & Media Studies | 1 | — |
| Computer Information Systems | 3 | — |
| Computer Science | 1 | — |
| Cultural Studies & Analysis | 1 | — |
| Educational Administration | 9 | — |
| Electrical Engineering | 1 | — |
| Forestry | 6 | — |
| General Biology | 10 | — |
| General Education | 5 | — |
| General Psychology | 4 | — |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 7 | — |
| History | 1 | — |
| Marine Science | 3 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 3 | — |
| Microbiology Science & Immunology | 1 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 8 | — |
| Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution | 1 | — |
| Physics | 2 | — |
| Plant Sciences | 1 | — |
| Science, Technology & Society | 1 | — |
| Wildlife Management | 1 | — |
Only the programs in which a graduate certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computational Science | 4 | — |
| Computer Information Systems | 2 | — |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 3 | — |
| Educational Administration | 5 | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 4 | — |
| Ethnic Studies | 9 | — |
| Food Science Technology | 2 | — |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 2 | — |
| Geography & Cartography | 6 | — |
| Gerontology | 5 | — |
| Information Science | 1 | — |
| Instructional Media Design | 6 | — |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 4 | — |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 4 | — |
| Other Business & Marketing | 5 | — |
| Other Education | 3 | — |
| Public Health | 13 | — |
| Special Education | 19 | — |
| Surveying Engineering | 7 | — |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 9 | — |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 10 | — |
Only the programs in which a post-masters certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum & Instruction | 3 | — |
| Educational Administration | 9 | — |
| Instructional Media Design | 3 | — |
| Nursing | 1 | — |
| Special Education | 5 | — |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 3 | — |
Footnotes
*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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