Associate degrees and certificate programs in maine
Maine’s community colleges offer nearly 300 degree and certificate options that are designed to lead to immediate employment or continued education. Maine has seven community colleges and their five off-campus centers are located within 25 miles of 92% of Maine’s population. Look for a program that fits your needs and interests by using the link here.
want to study online?
Whether you want 100% online courses or a hybrid schedule, Maine’s community colleges offer a range of choices. Certain degree programs are completely online, including the following:
CMCC: Accounting, Business Administration and Management, Criminal Justice, General Studies, Human Services, Medical Coding and Electronic Health Records
KVCC: Liberal Studies, Business Administration
SMCC: Liberal Studies, Business Administration
YCCC: Liberal Studies, Criminal Justice
Information about online offerings at each college is available through the links below or by contacting the school’s admissions office:
Central Maine Community College
Eastern Maine Community College
Kennebec Valley Community College
Northern Maine Community College
Southern Maine Community College
Washington County Community College
(search for online courses by selecting “online” from the “campus” field)
York County Community College
CMCC: Accounting, Business Administration and Management, Criminal Justice, General Studies, Human Services, Medical Coding and Electronic Health Records
KVCC: Liberal Studies, Business Administration
SMCC: Liberal Studies, Business Administration
YCCC: Liberal Studies, Criminal Justice
Information about online offerings at each college is available through the links below or by contacting the school’s admissions office:
Central Maine Community College
Eastern Maine Community College
Kennebec Valley Community College
Northern Maine Community College
Southern Maine Community College
Washington County Community College
(search for online courses by selecting “online” from the “campus” field)
York County Community College
Special Opportunities for Maine Community College Students
Maine community college students are encouraged to apply for special study-away and summer programs that offer students the chance to challenge themselves in new ways and new places.
Study in Ireland. The George J. Mitchell Peace Scholarship provides financial assistance to Maine community college students interested in studying for a semester in Cork, Ireland. The selection process is competitive and students must complete an application and interview in order to be considered for the award.
Study in Canada. The MCCS New Brunswick Exchange enables Maine residents to study at one of New Brunswick’s 11 community colleges. The Canadian colleges offer a number of programs not available at Maine’s community colleges, and the Exchange makes it possible for Maine residents to pay a discounted rate, roughly equal to tuition and fees at Maine’s community colleges. An added benefit: programs in New Brunswick are available in both English and French.
Spend a Summer Exploring Transfer at Vassar College. The Exploring Transfer (ET) program at Vassar College offers community college students from several states the opportunity to participate in an intensive, five-week summer program on the Vassar campus in Poughkeepsie, NY. Of the 600+ community college students nationwide who have participated in Exploring Transfer over the past two decades, over 80% have transferred to four-year institutions. The application process begins in March. MCCS students who are selected to participate receive a scholarship that covers tuition, room, board, books, supplies, and a travel stipend.
Study in Ireland. The George J. Mitchell Peace Scholarship provides financial assistance to Maine community college students interested in studying for a semester in Cork, Ireland. The selection process is competitive and students must complete an application and interview in order to be considered for the award.
Study in Canada. The MCCS New Brunswick Exchange enables Maine residents to study at one of New Brunswick’s 11 community colleges. The Canadian colleges offer a number of programs not available at Maine’s community colleges, and the Exchange makes it possible for Maine residents to pay a discounted rate, roughly equal to tuition and fees at Maine’s community colleges. An added benefit: programs in New Brunswick are available in both English and French.
Spend a Summer Exploring Transfer at Vassar College. The Exploring Transfer (ET) program at Vassar College offers community college students from several states the opportunity to participate in an intensive, five-week summer program on the Vassar campus in Poughkeepsie, NY. Of the 600+ community college students nationwide who have participated in Exploring Transfer over the past two decades, over 80% have transferred to four-year institutions. The application process begins in March. MCCS students who are selected to participate receive a scholarship that covers tuition, room, board, books, supplies, and a travel stipend.