Also known as
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
2,741
75.6% Female
24.4% Male
Institution Overview
System
University of Maine System
School Type
Public
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
City: Small
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
204
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
48
Doctoral Research
5
Doctoral Professional
1
Distance
49
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Research)
Doctor's (Professional)
Certificate Offered
Post-master's
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
1.06%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.42%
Asian
3.14%
Black or African American
3.36%
Hispanic or Latino
0.07%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
82.60%
White
1.46%
Two or more races
5.84%
Unknown
1.06%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$0
Admissions Office Web Address
usm.maine.edu/office-of-admissions
Tuition & Aid
Average In-State Tuition
$8,010
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$24,300
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
No
Continuing Professional
Yes
Recreational or avocational
No
Highest Degree offered
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
48
Master's (Distance)
19
Doctor's Degree Research
5
Doctor's Degree Research (Distance)
1
Doctor's Degree Professional
1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate
39
Postbaccalaureate Certificate (Distance)
17
Post Master's Certificate
12
Post Master's Certificate (Distance)
3
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Accounting | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
Yes No |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No Yes |
| City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Clinical Nurse Leader | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
Yes No |
| Computer Science | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Conducting | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Creative Writing | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Educational Evaluation and Research | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Educational Psychology | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
Yes No |
| Geography, Other | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
Yes No |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Health Services Administration | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| History, General | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Immunology | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Information Science/Studies | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Jazz/Jazz Studies | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Law | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | No |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Montessori Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Multicultural Education | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Music Pedagogy | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Music Performance, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Music Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Music Theory and Composition | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Nursing Administration | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
Yes No |
| Nursing Practice | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Organizational Leadership | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes Yes |
Yes Yes Yes |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
Yes No |
| Public Administration | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Public Health, General | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No Yes |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes Yes |
No No Yes |
| Reading Teacher Education | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes Yes |
Yes Yes Yes |
| Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign) | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes No |
| School Psychology | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
| Social Sciences, General | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes No |
| Statistics, General | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Sustainability Studies | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes No |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes Yes |
No Yes No |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 265 | 259 | 6 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 264 | 259 | 5 | 0 |
| Tenured | 114 | 114 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 78 | 78 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 72 | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Multi-year contract | 36 | 33 | 3 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 36 | 34 | 2 | 0 |
| Less-than annual contract | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Without faculty status | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Graduate Assistantship
Teaching
Research
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average In-State Tuition
$8,010
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$24,300
Financial aid office web address
usm.maine.edu/student-financial-services
Tuition fee varies by residency status
Yes
Typical Room
$6,130
Typical Board
$5,520
Tuition & Fees
| In-state | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $8,010 | $24,300 |
| Full time Fees | $1,584 | $1,584 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $445 | $1,350 |
Tuition & Fees By Program
| Program | In-state Tuition | In-state Fees | Out-of-State Tuition | Out-of-State Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | $23,190 | $1,710 | $36,000 | $1,710 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
No
Prepaid Tuition Plan
No
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
2,741
75.6% Female
24.4% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
1.06%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.42%
Asian
3.14%
Black or African American
3.36%
Hispanic or Latino
0.07%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
82.60%
White
1.46%
Two or more races
5.84%
Unknown
1.06%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 8 | 21 |
| Asian | 12 | 27 |
| Black Or African American | 34 | 52 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 31 | 61 |
| Non-resident Alien | 14 | 15 |
| White | 520 | 1,744 |
| Two Or More Races | 6 | 34 |
| Unknown | 45 | 115 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | Yes |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Award: Master's degree
Total
570
21.6% Male
78.4% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Total
11
36.4% Male
63.6% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - professional practice
Total
84
48.8% Male
51.2% Female
Award: Postbaccalaureate certificate
Total
90
40.0% Male
60.0% Female
Award: Post-master's certificate
Total
14
14.3% Male
85.7% Female
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
No
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | |
| On-campus day care for student's children | No |
| None of the above services are offered | Yes |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
96 Falmouth St
Portland, ME 04103
Portland, ME 04103
Phone
207-780-4141
Fax
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