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History programs in Maine

8 colleges in Maine offer History, from bachelor's degree to doctorate (research). The most graduates in 2023-24 came from University of Southern Maine, University of Maine, and Bowdoin College.

Updated · Sources: IPEDS 2023-24, College Scorecard

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Colleges

Sorted by graduates in History. No college pays to be on this list or to rank higher.

  • University of Southern Maine

    Portland, ME · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate
    Average net price
    $13,596
    Graduation rate
    40%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $49,958
  • University of Maine

    Orono, ME · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctorate (research)
    Average net price
    $17,510
    Graduation rate
    55%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $48,653
  • Bowdoin College

    Brunswick, ME · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $14,398
    Graduation rate
    95%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $82,735
  • Colby College

    Waterville, ME · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $17,180
    Graduation rate
    89%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $80,490
  • Bates College

    Lewiston, ME · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $29,351
    Graduation rate
    90%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $69,498
  • University of Maine at Farmington

    Farmington, ME · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $16,857
    Graduation rate
    52%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $44,433
  • University of New England

    Biddeford, ME · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $38,107
    Graduation rate
    68%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $55,921
  • Saint Joseph's College of Maine

    Standish, ME · 4-year · Private nonprofit

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $27,555
    Graduation rate
    66%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $59,045

Program 54.0101, CIP 2020. Colleges and award levels from IPEDS 2023-24 completions; costs and outcomes from College Scorecard (June 2026).