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University of Southern Maine

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  • Accessibility
  • Demographics
  • Cost
  • Outcomes
  • Military
  • Programs & Degrees

University of Southern Maine is a public college located in Portland, Maine and has been named one of the 250 Best Graduate Schools.

Overview

School Type

  • On Campus
  • Online
  • Public

Website: www.usm.maine.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:No
  • Online library services:Yes
  • Master's degrees:Yes
  • Post-master's certificates:Yes
  • Doctorate Degrees:Yes

Demographics

Graduate students
624 full-time
1,416 part-time
  • Online and distance education graduate students:1,077
  • Graduate students doing hybrid learning:418
  • Out-of-state online graduate students:279
  • Online students
    53%
  • Male/Female
    25% / 75%

Cost

In-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$7,776
Out-of-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$21,888
  • In-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$1,080
  • In-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$432
  • Out-of-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$1,080
  • Out-of-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$1,216
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Outcomes

Master's degrees awarded in most recent year.
444 master's

Military & Veteran

Number of graduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
32 students
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:2%
  • Graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:3
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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Featured Programs & Degrees

Programs Offered
Programs Offered
Master's degrees offered
46
Online master's degrees offered
18

Online master's degrees offered

  • Business: 1
  • Education: 6
  • Health Professions: 8
  • Nursing: 8
  • Psychology: 1
  • Public Admin & Social Services: 1
  • Social Sciences: 1
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