The University of Maine and the University of Southern Maine have joined forces to offer a dynamic and exploratory learning experience, under the banner of the Maine College of Engineering and Computing. The partnership combines top faculty and a robust engineering curriculum to provide students with a comprehensive engineering education.
Learn more about our programs
- Biomedical Engineering – UMaine (External Site)
- Chemical Engineering – UMaine (External Site)
- Civil and Environmental Engineering – UMaine (External Site)
- Computer Engineering – UMaine (External Site)
- Construction Engineering Technology – UMaine (External Site)
- Electrical Engineering – UMaine (External Site)
- Electrical and Computing Engineering – USM (External Site)*
- Electrical Engineering Technology – UMaine (External Site)
- Engineering Physics – UMaine (External Site)
- Industrial Engineering – USM (External Site)
- Mechanical Engineering – USM (External Site)*
- Mechanical Engineering – UMaine (External Site)
- Mechanical Engineering Technology – UMaine (External Site)
- Survey Engineering Technology – UMaine (External Site)
*Tuition breaks may be available for residents of NH, MA, CT, RI, or VT.
The 11 engineering and engineering technology programs within the Maine College of Engineering and Computing are ABET-accredited. ABET set the standard for professional engineering licensure in the US. and accredits programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology at the associate, bachelor’s, and master’s levels. ABET-accreditation inspires confidence in students, employers, and society for producing graduates who are ready for the global workforce.
With locations in northern and southern Maine, students have access to excellent internship and job placement opportunities. The programs prioritize hands-on exploration and incorporate this approach in most of their courses. Compared to other similar programs, a higher percentage of courses require an open-ended design component. Additionally, students benefit from small class sizes and daily exposure to experienced and dedicated Ph.D. faculty who are leaders in their respective fields.
The partnership has also established connections with industry leaders such as Pratt & Whitney, Texas Instruments, Bath Iron Works, IDEXX Laboratories, Lanco Assembly Systems, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, and ON Semiconductor, offering students valuable networking opportunities. Moreover, the engineering student community is vibrant and engaging, with extracurricular groups like the Engineering Student Committee (ESC), which includes IEEE, ASME student chapters, and SAMPE.
Fast Facts
- The number of engineering jobs in Maine has grown 25% in the last decade.
- Overall employment in architecture and engineering occupations is projected to grow 4 percent from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations; this increase is expected to result in about 91,300 new jobs over the decade. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- The majority of engineering seniors receive job offers before graduation. The median annual wage for this group was $79,840 in May 2021, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of $45,760. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
