University of Southern Maine: Majors & Ratings

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University of Southern Maine offers 123 majors and allows you to earn your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Below we list majors offered at University of Southern Maine, diplomas available at this college, and University of Southern Maine program ratings.

Accounting & Finance Accounting and Finance Program Rating - Very Good

Accounting
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
Accounting and Finance
· bachelor's degree
General Finance
· bachelor's degree
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Art Art Program Rating - Very Good

Art Teacher Education
· bachelor's degree
General Art Studies
· bachelor's degree
General Fine and Studio Arts
· bachelor's degree
Painting
· bachelor's degree
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Biology Biology Program Rating - Very Good

Biochemistry
· bachelor's degree
General Biology
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
Immunology
· master's degree
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Business Business Program Rating - Very Good

General Business Administration and Management
· associate's degree
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
Other Business Administration, Management and Operations
· bachelor's degree
· postbaccalaureate certificate
· master's degree
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Chemistry Chemistry Program Rating - Very Good

Biochemistry
· bachelor's degree
General Chemistry
· bachelor's degree
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Communication & Journalism Communication and Journalism Program Rating - Very Good

Mass Communication
· bachelor's degree
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
· bachelor's degree
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Computer Science Computer Science Program Rating - Very Good

Computer and Information Systems Security
· bachelor's degree
Data Science
· master's degree
General Computer Science
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
Information Science
· postbaccalaureate certificate
Other Computer Services Administration and Management
· bachelor's degree
Other Computer Software and Media Applications
· postbaccalaureate certificate
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Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Program Rating - Very Good

Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
· bachelor's degree
· postbaccalaureate certificate
· master's degree
Criminology
· bachelor's degree
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Economics Economics Program Rating - Very Good

General Economics
· bachelor's degree
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Education Education Program Rating - Excellent

Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
· master's degree
· postmaster certificate
Art Teacher Education
· bachelor's degree
Counselor Education and Guidance Services
· master's degree
· postmaster certificate
Curriculum and Instruction
· master's degree
Educational Evaluation and Research
· postbaccalaureate certificate
Educational Psychology
· postbaccalaureate certificate
· master's degree
Elementary Education and Teaching
· bachelor's degree
Elementary and Middle School Administration
· postbaccalaureate certificate
General Educational Leadership and Administration
· master's degree
· postmaster certificate
General Special Education and Teaching
· postbaccalaureate certificate
· master's degree
Montessori Teacher Education
· master's degree
Multicultural Education
· postbaccalaureate certificate
Multiple Levels Teacher Education
· master's degree
Music Teacher Education
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
Other Educational Administration and Supervision
· postbaccalaureate certificate
Other Teacher Education and Professional Development
· postbaccalaureate certificate
· master's degree
Reading Teacher Education
· postbaccalaureate certificate
· master's degree
· postmaster certificate
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
· postbaccalaureate certificate
· master's degree
· postmaster certificate
Teaching Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities
· postbaccalaureate certificate
Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments
· postbaccalaureate certificate
Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
· postbaccalaureate certificate
Technology Teacher Education and Industrial Arts Teacher Education
· bachelor's degree
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Engineering Engineering Program Rating - Very Good

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
· bachelor's degree
General Engineering
· bachelor's degree
Mechanical Engineering
· bachelor's degree
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English & Literature English and Literature Program Rating - Very Good

Creative Writing
· master's degree
General English Language and Literature
· bachelor's degree
Linguistics
· bachelor's degree
Other English Language and Literature
· postbaccalaureate certificate
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
· postbaccalaureate certificate
· master's degree
· postmaster certificate
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Ethnic & Cultural Studies Ethnic and Cultural Studies Program Rating - Good

Regional Studies
· postbaccalaureate certificate
· master's degree
Women's Studies
· bachelor's degree
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Foreign Languages Foreign Languages Program Rating - Good

French Language and Literature
· bachelor's degree
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General Studies

General Social Sciences
· postbaccalaureate certificate
· master's degree
Humanities
· bachelor's degree
Liberal Arts and Sciences
· associate's degree
· bachelor's degree

Geography Geography Program Rating - Good

Cartography
· bachelor's degree
Geography
· bachelor's degree
Other Geography
· postbaccalaureate certificate
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Geology Geology Program Rating - Good

General Geology and Earth Science
· bachelor's degree
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History History Program Rating - Very Good

General History
· bachelor's degree
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Industrial Technologies

Industrial Technology
· bachelor's degree

Law Law Program Rating - Excellent

Law
· doctoral degree
Other Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies
· postbaccalaureate certificate
· master's degree
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Management Management Program Rating - Excellent

Elementary and Middle School Administration
· postbaccalaureate certificate
General Business Administration and Management
· associate's degree
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
Health Care Administration and Management
· master's degree
Health Services Administration
· postbaccalaureate certificate
· master's degree
Non-Profit, Public, Organizational Management
· postbaccalaureate certificate
Organizational Behavior Studies
· postbaccalaureate certificate
Organizational Leadership
· bachelor's degree
· postbaccalaureate certificate
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Other Business Administration, Management and Operations
· bachelor's degree
· postbaccalaureate certificate
· master's degree
Other Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
· bachelor's degree
· postbaccalaureate certificate
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Marketing & Advertising Marketing and Advertising Program Rating - Very Good

General Marketing and Marketing Management
· bachelor's degree
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
· bachelor's degree
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Mathematics Mathematics Program Rating - Very Good

General Mathematics
· bachelor's degree
General Statistics
· postbaccalaureate certificate
· master's degree
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Medical Medical Program Rating - Excellent

Athletic Training
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
Environmental Health
· bachelor's degree
General Public Health
· bachelor's degree
· postbaccalaureate certificate
· master's degree
Health Care Administration and Management
· master's degree
Health Services Administration
· postbaccalaureate certificate
· master's degree
Immunology
· master's degree
Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention and Treatment Professions
· bachelor's degree
Other Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
· postbaccalaureate certificate
Therapeutic Recreational Therapy
· bachelor's degree
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Music Music Program Rating - Very Good

Conducting
· master's degree
General Music
· bachelor's degree
General Music Performance
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
Jazz Studies
· master's degree
Music Pedagogy
· master's degree
Music Teacher Education
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
Music Theory and Composition
· postbaccalaureate certificate
· master's degree
Other Music
· bachelor's degree
View University of Southern Maine music ranking

Natural Resources & Environment Natural Resources and Environment Program Rating - Very Good

Environmental Health
· bachelor's degree
Environmental Science
· bachelor's degree
Environmental Studies
· bachelor's degree
Sustainability Studies
· postbaccalaureate certificate
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Nursing Nursing Program Rating - Oustanding

Adult Health Nursing
· master's degree
· postmaster certificate
Clinical Nurse Leader
· master's degree
· postmaster certificate
Family Practice Nurse
· master's degree
· postmaster certificate
Geriatric Nursing
· master's degree
· postmaster certificate
Nursing Administration
· master's degree
· postmaster certificate
Nursing Education
· master's degree
· postmaster certificate
Nursing Practice
· doctoral degree
Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
· master's degree
· postmaster certificate
Registered Nursing
· bachelor's degree
· postbaccalaureate certificate
· master's degree
View University of Southern Maine nursing ranking

Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy Program Rating - Excellent

Kinesiology and Exercise Science
· bachelor's degree
Occupational Therapy
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Therapeutic Recreational Therapy
· bachelor's degree
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Philosophy Philosophy Program Rating - Good

Philosophy
· bachelor's degree
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Photography Photography Program Rating - Very Good

Photography
· bachelor's degree
View University of Southern Maine art ranking

Physics Physics Program Rating - Good

General Physics
· bachelor's degree
Physical Sciences
· bachelor's degree
View University of Southern Maine physics ranking

Political Science Political Science Program Rating - Very Good

General Political Science and Government
· bachelor's degree
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Psychology Psychology Program Rating - Oustanding

Counselor Education and Guidance Services
· master's degree
· postmaster certificate
Criminology
· bachelor's degree
Educational Psychology
· postbaccalaureate certificate
· master's degree
General Psychology
· bachelor's degree
Other Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Sciences
· postbaccalaureate certificate
School Psychology
· doctoral degree
View University of Southern Maine psycolleges.com ranking

Resort & Hospitality Resort and Hospitality Program Rating - Good

General Hospitality Administration and Management
· bachelor's degree
Tourism and Travel Services Management
· bachelor's degree
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
· bachelor's degree
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Social Work Social Work Program Rating - Excellent

General Social Sciences
· postbaccalaureate certificate
· master's degree
Other Public Administration and Social Service Professions
· postbaccalaureate certificate
Public Administration
· postbaccalaureate certificate
Public Policy Analysis
· postbaccalaureate certificate
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Social Work
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
View University of Southern Maine social work ranking

Sociology & Anthropology Sociology and Anthropology Program Rating - Very Good

Anthropology
· bachelor's degree
Criminology
· bachelor's degree
Cultural Anthropology
· bachelor's degree
Other Social Sciences
· bachelor's degree
Sociology
· bachelor's degree
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Theater & Drama Theater and Drama Program Rating - Very Good

General Drama and Theatre Arts
· bachelor's degree
· postbaccalaureate certificate
View University of Southern Maine theatre ranking

Urban Development

Urban, Community and Regional Planning
· postbaccalaureate certificate
· master's degree

Alternatives to University of Southern Maine

Southern New Hampshire UniversitySouthern New Hampshire UniversityManchester, NH
Southern New Hampshire University Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $15k. Moderately priced on-campus housing option. More than 164,100 students. Generally safe campus. Well known for management, business, and psychology programs. ROTC programs. SAT 990 to enroll.

Harvard UniversityHarvard UniversityCambridge, MA
Harvard University Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Outstanding retention rate. Tuition: $53k. Premium on-campus housing. Roughly 30,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Known for management, business, and education programs. SAT 1530, ACT 35 to enroll.

University of Massachusetts LowellUniversity of Massachusetts LowellLowell, MA
University of Massachusetts Lowell Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $34k. Moderately priced on-campus housing option. Around 17,200 students. Dangerous campus. Has strong presence in management, business, and engineering programs. ROTC programs are offered. ACT 28 to enroll.

University of New HampshireUniversity of New HampshireDurham, NH
University of New Hampshire Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Great retention rate. Tuition: $34k. Moderately priced on-campus housing. Approximately 14,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Offers strong business, management, and medical programs. SAT 1180, ACT 29 to enroll.

Suffolk UniversitySuffolk UniversityBoston, MA
Suffolk University Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $43k. Premium on-campus housing. More than 6,800 students. Dangerous campus. Specializes in management, law, and business programs. SAT 1140, ACT 27 to enroll.

Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridge, MA
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Outstanding retention rate. Tuition: $58k. Above average on-campus housing. About 11,900 students. Dangerous campus. Specializes in engineering, management, and computer science programs. SAT 1540, ACT 36 to enroll.

Tufts UniversityTufts UniversityMedford, MA
Tufts University Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Outstanding student retention rate. Tuition: $64k. Above average on-campus housing option. Roughly 13,500 students. Dangerous campus. Specializes in medical, biology, and political science programs. SAT 1490, ACT 34 to enroll.

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