MBA Program

MBA Program at University of Maine

Public university ยท Orono, Maine

  • AACSB accredited
  • MBA
  • Online MBA

University of Maine is a public university with graduate business programs in Orono, Maine. The institution is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education.

The business school holds AACSB accreditation - one of 2 of the 4 schools in MBA Lab's Maine directory that do. It is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States, and it covers the school as a whole rather than any one program - a floor, not a ranking. More on accreditation.

Federal reporting puts graduate enrollment at 2,428 students, alongside 8,496 undergraduates. Total enrollment is not MBA cohort size - ask the admissions office how many students are in the specific program you're considering, which is usually a far smaller number and the one that shapes your experience.

Based on MBA Lab's directory data, the school offers a graduate MBA path and an online MBA format for remote or working students. Format availability changes; confirm the current lineup with the school before planning around it.

It is the only school in Orono in this directory - the other 3 MBA program options in Maine are elsewhere in the state, so weigh travel time against fit before ruling them out.

What to ask University of Maine

These questions are picked from what MBA Lab's data already says about this school, so they're the ones most likely to surface a real difference between it and the next school on your list.

  • Residency and tuition tier. As a public institution, University of Maine may price in-state and out-of-state students differently, and some programs charge a flat rate regardless. Ask which tier you'd fall into and whether it changes after a year of residency.
  • What "online" means here. Ask whether classes are live at set times or self-paced, whether any on-campus residencies are required, and whether online students get the same career services, clubs, and recruiting access as on-campus students. These answers vary widely between schools that use the same word.
  • Ask for the school's own outcome numbers. The federal figures on this page cover business master's graduates who took federal aid, pooled across several years. The school's employment report will be narrower and more current - ask for it by program and by graduating class, not a blended average.

At a glance

InstitutionUniversity of Maine
Controlpublic
LocationOrono, Maine
Campus settingSmall suburb
Carnegie classDoctoral university, very high research activity (R1)
MBA formats listed MBA Online MBA
Graduate enrollment2,428
Undergraduate enrollment8,496
Business accreditation AACSB — view listing
Institutional accreditationNew England Commission on Higher Education
Official site Visit website
Net price calculator Estimate your cost
Federal data College Scorecard profile

School names, locations, and program formats are curated by MBA Lab and reviewed periodically (last data update: August 2026). Enrollment, accreditation, links, and any outcome figures come from U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (June 2026 release). Always verify formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. How this data works.

Programs at University of Maine

Details below come from University of Maine's own program pages, not from a ranking service or an aggregator. Each card links to the page it was read from and the date it was last checked, so you can confirm anything before you plan around it.

Low-Residency MaineMBA

Online MBA
$23,400
  • Credits 30
  • Delivery Hybrid
What that price isPer credit hour, totaling $23,400 for all 30 credits
On length8 core classes plus 2 electives
Class scheduleMostly asynchronous online coursework, with real-time virtual sessions and three required multi-day residencies at the Maine Center in Portland's Old Port
Residencies and travelThree required multi-day residencies in Portland

Reported outcomes

Median earnings, 1 year out $73,244 Median of 41 graduates working one year after completion -16% vs. the $87,219 median across MBA Lab's directory
Median earnings, 4 years out $106,958 Median of 30 graduates working four years after completion +46% against the 1-year figure - two separate cohorts measured at different times, not one group's career path
Median federal graduate debt $20,500 Median across 21 borrowers entering repayment About 0.28x the 1-year earnings median. Federal loans only - private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings aren't counted

Among the 4 schools in MBA Lab's Maine MBA programs directory that report a figure, University of Maine ranks 2nd by one-year earnings. Schools that report nothing are left out of that count rather than counted as zero.

What these numbers are. Figures cover graduates of master's-level programs in Business Administration, Management and Operations (CIP 52.02) who received federal financial aid. At some institutions that group includes business master's degrees other than the MBA, and it never includes graduates who took no federal aid - so these are a directional signal about a school's business master's programs, not an MBA salary report. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, June 2026 release. Check University of Maine's Scorecard profile. Full methodology.

Want to see what these figures could mean for your own timeline? Try the free MBA ROI calculator, prefilled with University of Maine's context.

Compare with other schools in Maine

School City AACSB Formats listed Earnings, 1 yr out
University of Maine This page Orono Yes MBA, Online MBA $73,244
University of Southern Maine Portland Yes MBA, Online MBA $74,877
Husson University Bangor — MBA, Online MBA $63,474
Thomas College Waterville — MBA $56,249

"Not reported" means College Scorecard publishes no figure for that school - usually too few federally-aided graduates to release without identifying them. It is not a low number, and these schools are excluded from every average on this page rather than counted as zero. A dash under AACSB means the school isn't on AACSB's accredited list; it may hold ACBSP or IACBE accreditation instead, which this directory doesn't track.

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Frequently asked questions

What MBA formats does University of Maine offer?

MBA Lab's directory lists an online MBA at University of Maine, alongside the core MBA. Formats change - confirm the current lineup on the school's official site.

How much does the Low-Residency MaineMBA at University of Maine cost?

University of Maine lists $23,400 for the Low-Residency MaineMBA. Per credit hour, totaling $23,400 for all 30 credits. Checked against the school's own page on July 26, 2026; costs change, so confirm before you apply.

How long is the Low-Residency MaineMBA at University of Maine, and when does it meet?

The Low-Residency MaineMBA requires 30 credits and is delivered in a hybrid format. 8 core classes plus 2 electives. Classes meet: Mostly asynchronous online coursework, with real-time virtual sessions and three required multi-day residencies at the Maine Center in Portland's Old Port

What do graduates of University of Maine's business master's programs earn?

College Scorecard reports median earnings of $73,244 one year after completion for graduates of master's-level Business Administration programs at University of Maine who received federal financial aid. Four years out the reported median is $106,958. That group can include business master's degrees other than the MBA, and excludes graduates who took no federal aid, so treat it as a directional signal rather than an MBA salary figure.

How much debt do students take on at University of Maine?

The reported median federal graduate debt is $20,500 for business master's graduates at University of Maine. Against the reported one-year earnings median, that is about 0.28x a year of earnings. Federal loans are only part of the cost picture - it excludes private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings.

Is University of Maine's business school AACSB-accredited?

Yes - University of Maine appears on AACSB's list of accredited institutions. AACSB, founded in 1916, is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States (the others are ACBSP and IACBE). Accreditation covers the school, not any individual program, so treat it as a quality floor rather than a ranking.

Is University of Maine a public or private institution?

University of Maine is a public university, and MBA Lab lists its graduate business programs in Orono, Maine. It is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education.

How do I compare University of Maine with other schools in Maine?

MBA Lab lists 4 schools in its Maine MBA programs directory. Use a consistent rubric across them: curriculum, recruiting outcomes, format fit, cost after aid, and location constraints.

Where should I verify program details?

Always confirm formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. MBA Lab is a planning directory, not an admissions authority, and does not endorse specific schools.

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