How many colleges in Maine offer Physics programs?

CampusPin currently lists 17 U.S. colleges and universities in Maine that offer Physics programs. The list updates daily as institutions report new program offerings to IPEDS.

What's the tuition for a Physics program in Maine?

Among the 17 Physics programs listed in Maine, published in-state tuition ranges from $3,797 to $64,910 (median around $12,640). Public institutions are typically lower for in-state students than private ones. Always verify the current cost of attendance with each school before applying.

What jobs can a Physics degree lead to?

A Physics degree commonly leads to roles such as Physicist (PhD), Engineer (with engineering MS), Software Engineer, Quantitative Analyst. Typical pay (early-career; BLS figures are occupation-wide medians): $58,000–$85,000 early-career (BLS, 2024 physicists median $166,290, requires PhD).

Can I apply to a Physics program in Maine with the Common App?

Many Physics programs in Maine accept the Common Application. CampusPin tags each school's Common App acceptance, use the Common App filter on /results to narrow to programs you can apply to with one application.

Physics · Maine

Physics colleges in Maine

CampusPin lists 17 U.S. colleges in Maine that offer Physics programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.

Physics studies the fundamental laws of matter, energy, and motion, a foundational major for engineering, computing, finance, and graduate research.

Schools in Maine that offer Physics

Bates College
Lewiston, ME · University · Private
Tuition
$63,478
Acceptance
13%
Enrollment
1,753
Beal University
Bangor, ME · University · Private
Tuition
$22,373
Acceptance
55%
Enrollment
511
Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME · University · Private
Tuition
$64,910
Acceptance
8%
Enrollment
1,846
Central Maine Community College
Auburn, ME · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,864
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,828
College of the Atlantic
Bar Harbor, ME · University · Private
Tuition
$46,179
Acceptance
65%
Enrollment
365
Husson University
Bangor, ME · University · Private
Tuition
$22,194
Acceptance
86%
Enrollment
3,003
Maine Media College
Rockport, ME · University · Private
Tuition
$22,373
Acceptance
53%
Enrollment
24
Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Standish, ME · University · Private
Tuition
$42,834
Acceptance
82%
Enrollment
1,334
Southern Maine Community College
South Portland, ME · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,797
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
5,279
Thomas College
Waterville, ME · University · Private
Tuition
$30,896
Acceptance
97%
Enrollment
776
Unity Environmental University
New Gloucester, ME · University · Private
Tuition
$11,280
Acceptance
82%
Enrollment
6,323
University of Maine
Orono, ME · University · Public
Tuition
$12,640
Acceptance
96%
Enrollment
10,834
University of Maine at Augusta
Augusta, ME · University · Public
Tuition
$8,618
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,832
University of Maine at Farmington
Farmington, ME · University · Public
Tuition
$10,989
Acceptance
98%
Enrollment
1,476
University of Maine at Fort Kent
Fort Kent, ME · University · Public
Tuition
$9,045
Acceptance
99%
Enrollment
687
University of Maine at Presque Isle
Presque Isle, ME · University · Public
Tuition
$8,990
Acceptance
97%
Enrollment
1,397
University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME · University · Public
Tuition
$10,920
Acceptance
79%
Enrollment
6,253

Physics programs in Maine: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 17 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

Public / private

8 / 9

Universities / 2-year

15 / 2

Cities represented

In-state tuition range

$3,797–$64,910

Median in-state tuition

$12,640

Lowest published in-state tuition

Southern Maine Community College

$3,797

Most selective

Bowdoin College

8% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

University of Maine

10,834 students

Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.

What you'll study in a Physics program

Classical mechanics
Electromagnetism
Quantum mechanics
Thermodynamics and statistical mechanics
Modern physics (relativity, atomic, nuclear)
Mathematical methods (PDE, complex analysis)
Computational physics (Python, MATLAB)
Senior research thesis

Where a Physics degree can lead

Physicist (PhD)
Engineer (with engineering MS)
Software Engineer
Quantitative Analyst
Optical / Semiconductor Engineer
High School Physics Teacher (with cert)

Typical pay: $58,000–$85,000 early-career (BLS, 2024 physicists median $166,290, requires PhD)

A Physics major covers classical mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, modern physics (relativity), and laboratory methods. Math is heavy, calculus through differential equations, linear algebra, and often complex analysis. BS-track programs prepare for graduate school in physics or engineering; BA tracks suit pre-med or interdisciplinary applications.

Physics graduates are highly sought-after for their analytical and quantitative skills. Career paths include physics PhD (academia or national labs), engineering (hardware, optics, semiconductors), quantitative finance, software engineering, and patent law.

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