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100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
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70FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$9,297Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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Civil Engineering Degree
The civil engineering program at University of Maine prepares students for careers with the private industry, consulting firms, and government agencies. The program focuses on applying mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development, and operational evaluation. Program courses include: engineering communication, civil engineering measurements, environmental engineering, reinforced concrete design, steel design, project design and construction management, fluid mechanics, and environmental safety measures. Get more details below including other Maine colleges that offer civil engineering degrees.
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University of Maine
Also known as University of Maine-Machias
116 O'Brien Ave, Machias, ME
UMaine provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Orono, ME and publically funded. As a land grant institution this school is among larger public institutions in the state of Maine. Enrollment at University of Maine is nearly 12,000 per year.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs University of Maine offers:
- Psychology
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Engineering
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
To be considered for admissions, students may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then studied by admissions staff. The most common test scores among applicants admitted to this school are within the range of 21 to 27 for the ACT exam, or 1430 to 1770 for the SAT exam. 78% of students that apply are admitted to University of Maine, of which 32% choose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at umaine.edu.
The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay nearly $12,000 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $29,000 for the year. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is about $5,000. Students attending UMaine may be eligible for aid which is typically scholarships, grants, and loans.
The UMaine Black Bears participate in a number of athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Field Hockey (NCAA Division I-AA)
Students can visit the University of Maine website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, programs, student services, and more.
Students Enrolled in the Civil Engineering Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Maine has offered the following programs for students:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Bachelor's Degree | 55 |
Master's Degree | 8 |
Doctorate Degree | 3 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 45 |
Female | 21 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 1 |
Hispanic | 5 |
White | 52 |
Non Resident Alien | 4 |
Unknown | 4 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Civil Engineering program at University of Maine-Machias, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Architectural and Engineering Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, architectural and engineering managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.0% from 2014 to 2024
Civil Engineers
Description
Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures, and facilities, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, and water and sewage systems.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, civil engineers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.4% from 2014 to 2024
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the applicants University of Maine-Machias accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, University of Maine may provide services to students including:- Online course work available
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
Intercollegiate Athletics
University of Maine is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (America East)
- Basketball (America East)
- Track and Field (America East)
- Field Hockey
- Football (Colonial Athletic Association)
- Ice Hockey
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving