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Maine's public universities offer Computer and Information Sciences, General programs starting at just $10,865 annually, creating a $13,801 cost gap with the most expensive private option. The University of Maine at Fort Kent accepts 99.24% of applicants while maintaining the lowest net price in the state. With Bath Iron Works and MaineHealth driving technology demand across the Pine Tree State, these affordable programs position graduates for Maine's growing healthcare IT and defense contracting sectors.
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Programs
$10,865 – $24,666
Net Price Range
$49,937
Avg. Program Earnings
47.9%
Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Computer and Information Sciences, General Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $10,865 $9,045 39.8% 99.2%
2 $11,353 $8,618 23.3%
3 $19,223 $30,896 51.4% 97.2%
4 $20,798 $22,194 56.7% 91.3%
5 $24,666 $42,834 68.5% 80.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes University of Maine at Augusta stand out for computer science students?

Augusta offers the only program in Maine with published earnings data, showing graduates earn $49,937 annually. The school maintains a net cost of $11,353, making it the second most affordable option in the state.

How do graduation rates vary among Maine's computer science programs?

Graduation rates span from 23.30% at University of Maine at Augusta to 68.50% at Saint Joseph's College of Maine. Private institutions generally show higher completion rates, with Thomas College at 51.40% and Husson University at 56.70%.

Is there a significant cost difference between public and private computer science programs in Maine?

Public programs cost between $10,865 and $11,353 annually, while private options range from $19,223 to $24,666. The gap reaches $13,801 between the cheapest public option at Fort Kent and the most expensive private program at Saint Joseph's.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.