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General Education Schools in Maine

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

In this state, General Education is the 4th most popular major out of a total 12 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in Maine

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 education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of 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

In this state, there are 360 people employed in jobs related to an education degree, compared to 60,930 nationwide.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in Maine

In this state, education grads earn an average of $59,150. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,680.

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

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

This private school has an average net price of $27,595. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#2

Colby College

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

The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Colby. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,789 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The student loan default rate is 9.20% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it.

#4

Bowdoin College

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

The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Bowdoin grads earn an average salary of $51,153. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 58% of students receive it.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,042 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,115 Total Students

A typical student attending Central Maine Technical College will pay a net price of $10,316. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $31,121 after graduation.

#6

Thomas College

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

An average student at Thomas College will pay a net price of $21,844. The full-time teacher rate is 48%. The 7.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,575 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,388. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,670 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 18% are considered full time.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $16,033. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,035 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,871.

General Education Careers in ME

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

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

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in ME
Teacher Education Grade Specific 515
Teacher Education Subject Specific 204
Educational Administration 164
Special Education 115
Teaching English or French 38
Curriculum & Instruction 33
Instructional Media Design 32
Student Counseling 29

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