Cheapest Political Science and Government Colleges in Maine

Maine's political science programs reveal stark cost differences, with University of Southern Maine charging just $11,729 annually while private colleges reach $37,109. Bowdoin College stands out with graduates earning $50,231, nearly matching the state's political market where Bath Iron Works and MaineHealth create policy-focused careers. The state's Pine Tree Grant reduces costs for residents, making public options particularly attractive for aspiring government professionals.

Programs

$11,729 – $37,109

Net Price Range

$43,752

Avg. Program Earnings

68.1%

Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Political Science and Government Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Southern Maine Portland, Maine	$11,729	$10,920	46.3%	85.4%
2	University of Maine at Farmington Farmington, Maine	$14,873	$10,989	52.8%	94.2%
3	University of Maine Orono, Maine	$18,045	$12,606	56.4%	94.0%
4	Thomas College Waterville, Maine	$19,223	$30,896	51.4%	97.2%
5	Bowdoin College Brunswick, Maine	$20,786	$64,910	95.6%	9.2%
6	Colby College Waterville, Maine	$23,939	$66,600	90.2%	7.6%
7	Saint Joseph's College of Maine Standish, Maine	$24,666	$42,834	68.5%	80.8%
8	Bates College Lewiston, Maine	$30,703	$63,478	90.6%	13.7%
9	University of New England Biddeford, Maine	$37,109	$42,550	60.8%	96.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $25,380 cost gap between Maine's cheapest and most expensive political science programs?

Public universities like University of Southern Maine benefit from state funding, keeping net costs around $11,729 to $18,045. Private colleges such as University of New England reach $37,109 due to higher tuition and limited state support, though some elite schools like Bowdoin offer generous aid packages.

How do graduation rates compare between affordable and expensive political science programs in Maine?

University of Southern Maine, the most affordable option, graduates 46.30% of students while maintaining low costs. Meanwhile, expensive private colleges like Bates achieve 90.60% graduation rates, suggesting higher costs often correlate with better completion outcomes.

Does attending a more expensive political science program in Maine lead to higher earnings?

Surprisingly, Bowdoin graduates earn $50,231 annually while Bates graduates make $38,289 despite similar costs and selectivity. University of Southern Maine lacks earnings data, but the variation among expensive schools shows cost doesn't guarantee higher salaries.

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