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2020 Guide To Top Online Colleges in Maine
Are you looking for an online college in Maine that best fits your needs? Start your search for Maine's best online colleges and universities here.
The Best Adult Colleges & Careers Guide makes it easy to find information about the schools offering online degrees in Maine. Get detailed information about colleges and universities with 100% online degree programs, including the number of distance-offered degree completions, student type, programs offered and more. In the end, you'll have an understanding of what each school has to offer and which ones may be right for you.
Maine's Online Colleges by the Numbers
Online degrees in Maine have been growing at institutions over the past 5 years. In 2018, students completed 3,657 degree programs that were offered 100% online by Maine's colleges and universities. That was an increase of 66% from completions reported in 2014.
Schools with Distance Education Completions
Est. Total Online Completions in 2018
Est. Online Completions (Last 5 Years)
Top Online College for Busy Adults & Transfer Students
Franklin University is a top choice for online learners, transfer students and adults who need to balance school with busy lives. Founded in 1902, Franklin's main focus has been serving adult students and tailoring education to fit their needs. Nonprofit and regionally-accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Franklin offers more than 50 affordable bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs — all available 100% online.
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Adult Students
81%
Undergraduate Cost / Credit Hour
Best Nonprofit Online Colleges in Maine
According to 2018 data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), there were 12 nonprofit 4-year schools in Maine where students completed 4,494 distance education degree programs. Of those schools, 5 were private nonprofit institutions and 7 were public schools. Browse through the listing below to learn more about each of the nonprofit online colleges in Maine, including an estimate about online degree availability and popular online degree programs.
2018 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral programs in Maine. Franklin University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Franklin University. In 2018, 1,151 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 41 associate degrees, 520 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
1,712
Online Completions by Program
2018 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Unity College is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Unity College. In 2018, 10 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
7%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
10
Online Completions by Program
2018 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Maine at Machias is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Maine at Machias. In 2018, 22 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
28%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
22
Online Completions by Program
2018 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Maine at Fort Kent is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Maine at Fort Kent. In 2018, 167 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 20 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
86%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
187
Online Completions by Program
2018 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Southern Maine is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Southern Maine. In 2018, 242 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 76 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
20%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
318
Online Completions by Program
2018 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Maine at Augusta is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Maine at Augusta. In 2018, 356 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 67 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
79%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
423
Online Completions by Program
2018 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Maine Maritime Academy is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Maine Maritime Academy. In 2018, 10 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
4%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
10
Online Completions by Program
2018 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of New England is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at University of New England. In 2018, 643 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 107 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
44%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
750
Online Completions by Program
2018 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Saint Joseph's College of Maine is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Saint Joseph's College of Maine. In 2018, 257 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 5 associate degrees, 155 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
74%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
417
Online Completions by Program
2018 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Maine at Presque Isle is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Maine at Presque Isle. In 2018, 50 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
33%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
50
Online Completions by Program
2018 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Maine is an accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at University of Maine. In 2018, 155 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 34 bachelor's degrees, and 5 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
8%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
194
Online Completions by Program
2018 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Husson University is an accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Husson University. In 2018, 252 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 149 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
45%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
401
Online Completions by Program
For-Profit Online Colleges in Maine
Get a list of four-year for-profit online colleges and universities in Maine here. According to 2018 data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), there were 2 for-profit 4-year schools in Maine where students completed 210 distance education degree programs.
2018 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Purdue University Global-Augusta is an accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Purdue University Global-Augusta. In 2018, 64 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 6 associate degrees, 11 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
81
Online Completions by Program
2018 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Purdue University Global-Lewiston is an accredited for profit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Purdue University Global-Lewiston. In 2018, 80 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 20 associate degrees, 29 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
129
Online Completions by Program
Best Online Community Colleges in Maine
Looking for a 2-year school or online community college in Maine? According to 2018 data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), there were 4 2-year schools where students completed 665 distance education degree programs. Browse through the listing below to learn more about each of the online community colleges in Maine, including an estimate about online degree availability and popular online degree programs.
2018 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Central Maine Community College is an accredited for profit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
49%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
214
Online Completions by Program
2018 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
York County Community College is an accredited for profit 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
31%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
61
Online Completions by Program
2018 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Kennebec Valley Community College is an accredited for profit 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
35%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
104
Online Completions by Program
2018 Tuition
School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Southern Maine Community College is an accredited for profit 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
36%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
286
Online Completions by Program
Affordable Online Colleges in Maine
Wondering what you can expect to pay for an online degree in Maine, or which online Maine schools have the most affordable options? According to undergraduate tuition data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the average tuition at Maine's 4-year nonprofit schools is $16,121. The average tuition at 4-year for-profit schools in Maine is $12,475, while tuition at 2-year online colleges and universities is $3,674.
4-Year Nonprofit
4-Year For-Profit
2-Year
Accredited Online Colleges in Maine
Earning a college degree is an investment — and earning a college degree from an accredited university is one of best ways to ensure your education is of high quality. Accredited universities are held to rigorous standards by state and regional bodies and undergo regular reviews to verify that their processes and academic programs meet the proper standards.
Wondering if a certain Maine college or university is accredited? View a list of Maine's accredited online colleges and universities here. We've made it easy to find your school by breaking down the list by school type.
- Unity College
- University of Maine at Machias
- University of Maine at Fort Kent
- University of Southern Maine
- University of Maine at Augusta
- Maine Maritime Academy
- University of New England
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine
- University of Maine at Presque Isle
- Franklin University
- University of Maine
- Husson University
- Central Maine Community College
- York County Community College
- Kennebec Valley Community College
- Southern Maine Community College
- Purdue University Global-Augusta
- Purdue University Global-Lewiston
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