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X I V J U N E 2 9 , 2 0 2 6 26 T H E L I S T C O M P I L E D B Y S T E P H A N I E M E A G H E R C O M P I L E D B Y S T E P H A N I E M E A G H E R Maine's largest graduate school programs Ranked by full-time graduate school enrollment 1 Enrollments include unduplicated, degree- or certificate-seeking graduate and doctoral students. 2 Inaugural year for the new MBA program was 2025-2026. 3 Coursework via synchronous, live hybrid instruction with participation both in-person and online 4 Dan Koloski, head of learning programs; Michael Pollastri, senior vice provost 5 Does not inlcude summer enrollment 6 M.A. offered only in American studies 7 Began matriculation of a Sustainable Master of Business Administration program in May 2024; launched PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL DEGREES CONFERRED 2024–2026 2 0 2 5 –2 0 2 6 DEGR EES C ONFER R ED M AY BE PR ELI M I NAR Y FI GU R ES MEDICAL LAW MBA University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine Jane Carreiro, dean University of Maine School of Law Leigh Saufley, president and dean University of Maine Graduate School of Business Jason Harkins, executive dean Husson University College of Business Marie Hansen, dean Thomas College H. Allen Ryan School of Business Donald Cragen, chair Saint Joseph's College of Maine Business programs John Kenneally, chair; Nancy Kristiansen, program director Unity Environmental University Couri Graduate School of Business Kelly Boyer Ontl, dean of graduate studies 2025–2026 2024–2025 171 175 2025–2026 2024–2025 88 88 2025–2026 2024–2025 73 102 2025–2026 2024–2025 155 162 2025–2026 2024–2025 50 38 2025–2026 2024–2025 27 16 2025–2026 2024–2025 1 N/A Couri Graduate School of Business in Q1 2026 N O T E : N/A = Not available or not applicable. Boston's Tufts University School of Medicine offers a Maine track M.D. in partnership with Maine Medical Center. The program graduated its 14th class in May 2026, with 11 graduates beginning residencies at Portland's Maine Medical Center. Unable to confirm data by press time for University of Maine at Fort Kent; an online MSN is offered, according to umfk.edu. Bangor's Beal University declined to participate in the survey; MBA, MS-CMHC, MSN and MSN-FNP degrees are offered, according to beal.edu. S O U R C E : Each school via survey as of Q2 2026. Access this list and more at mainebiz.biz/data @ VERRILL-LAW.COM Legal Counsel for Today's Higher Education Landscape From small colleges to large university systems, Verrill delivers strategic legal guidance across the full spectrum of higher education needs—helping institutions manage risk, maintain compliance, and plan for the future. Maine's largest graduate school programs Ranked by full-time graduate school enrollment University Graduate enrollment full-time/ part-time/ MBA 1 Graduate degrees offered Online courses/ online degrees Head of school 1 University of New England 11 Hills Beach Road, Biddeford 04005 602-2312 • une.edu 2,764 760 22 2 D.O., DMD, MS.Ed., M.S., MPH, MSW, Pharm.D., DPT, DNP, Ed.D, MHA, CAGS, CGS, Cert., MBA Yes Yes James Herbert president 2 University of Maine 168 College Ave., Orono 04469 581-1865 • umaine.edu 1,714 1,148 427 Ph.D., PSM, Ed.D., Eng.D., Ed.S., M.A., MAT, MBA, M.E., M.Ed., MFA, M.For., M.M., MPA, MPS, M.S., MST, MSW, MWC, CAS, CGS, Cert. Yes Yes Joan Ferrini-Mundy president 3 University of Southern Maine P.O. Box 9300, Portland 04104 800-800-4876 • usm.maine.edu 783 1,937 N/A Ph.D., Psy.D., DNP, OTD, JSD, J.D., LLM, C.L., M.S., MSAT, MS.Ed., Ed.S., MFA, M.A., M.M., MPH, MPPM, MOT, MSN, MSW, CAS, CGS Yes Yes Jacqueline Edmondson president 4 The Roux Institute at Northeastern University 100 Fore St., Portland 04101 376-9960 • roux.northeastern.edu 534 222 N/A Ph.D., M.S., M.P.S., CGS Yes 3 Yes 3 Joseph Aoun 4 president, Northeastern University 5 University of Maine at Presque Isle 181 Main St., Presque Isle 04769 768-9400 • umpi.edu 393 5 111 5 N/A MAOL, MSB, M.A. 6 Yes Yes Raymond Rice president 6 Unity Environmental University 70 Farm View Drive, New Gloucester 04260 509-7100 • unity.edu 368 695 25 MPS, M.S., MBA 7 Yes Yes Melik Khoury president & CEO 7 Saint Joseph's College of Maine 278 Whites Bridge Road, Standish 04084 892-6766 • sjcme.edu 349 232 49 MBA, M.A., M.Ed., MSN, MHA, M.Div. Yes Yes Joseph L. Cassidy president 8 Husson University 1 College Circle, Bangor 04401 941-7000 • husson.edu 289 484 191 5 MBA, M.Ed., M.S., MSN, MSOT, OTD, DPT Yes Yes Lynne Coy-Ogan president SOURCE: Each school via survey as of Q2 2026. Note: N/A = Not available or not applicable. Boston's Tufts University School of Medicine offers a Maine track M.D. in partnership with Maine Medical Center. The program graduated its 14th class in May 2026, with 11 graduates beginning residencies at Portland's Maine Medical Center. Unable to confirm data by press time for University of Maine at Fort Kent; an online MSN is offered, according to umfk.edu. Bangor's Beal University declined to participate in the survey; MBA, MS-CMHC, MSN and MSN-FNP degrees are offered, according to beal.edu. 1 Enrollments include unduplicated, degree- or certificate-seeking graduate and doctoral students. 2 Inaugural year for the new MBA program was 2025-2026. 3 Coursework via synchronous, live hybrid instruction with participation both in-person and online 4 Dan Koloski, head of learning programs; Michael Pollastri, senior vice provost 5 Does not inlcude summer enrollment 6 M.A. offered only in American studies 7 Began matriculation of a Sustainable Master of Business Administration program in May 2024; launched Couri Graduate School of Business in Q1 2026 -This list was compiled by Stephanie R. Meagher and published in the June 29, 2026, issue of Mainebiz.