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General Education Schools in Maine

153 students earned General Education degrees in Maine in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, General Education is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 47 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in Maine

General Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 65
Associate Degree 42
Bachelor’s Degree 40
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2

Gender Distribution

In Maine, a general education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general education majors in Maine is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 5.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 64.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 22.9%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in Maine

360 people in the state and 60,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to general education.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in Maine

A typical salary for a general education grad in the state is $59,150, compared to a typical salary of $73,680 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Maine that offer general education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,967 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. An average student at Saint Joseph's Maine will pay a net price of $27,595. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

#2

Colby College

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,789 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 9.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $10,703.

#4

Bowdoin College

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,153 after earning their degree at this institution.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,042 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 44% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,571.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,115 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,316. 28% of the teachers are full time.

#6

Thomas College

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

The student loan default rate of 7.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,575 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,388. In their early career, York County Community College grads earn an average salary of $30,670. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it.

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

The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $38,035 after graduation. A typical student attending UMaine will pay a net price of $16,033.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
7,208 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average. 55% of the teachers are full time.

General Education Careers in ME

Some of the careers general education majors go into include:

Job Title ME Job Growth ME Median Salary
Education Professors 0% $55,140

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