29 AI and machine learning programs at 11 schools in Maine.
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The strongest AI programs in Maine on this list are led by University of Maine, Southern Maine Community College, and Northeastern University Roux Institute. Schools are ordered using our ranking for Maine, drawn from 29 programs at 11 schools.
Best AI programs in Maine
Rank
School
Location
1
University of Maine
Orono, ME
2
Southern Maine Community College
South Portland, ME
3
Northeastern University Roux Institute
Portland, ME
4
Unity Environmental University
New Gloucester, ME
5
University of Maine at Farmington
Farmington, ME
6
University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME
7
Colby College
Waterville, ME
8
Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME
9
University of Maine at Presque Isle
Presque Isle, ME
10
York County Community College
Wells, ME
11
Thomas College
Waterville, ME
School names are plain text in the table. Profiles and write-ups are below when available.
How we ranked this list
We order schools on this page using our ranking method, with more weight on affordability (30%), student outcomes (25%), curriculum (25%). Figures draw from published school tuition and U.S. Department of Education outcomes data when available. Schools cannot pay for a higher rank. About 80% of programs on this list have full scoring data. Read the full ranking methodology.
Top schools in Maine
Each school lists a quick overview (program, estimated cost, format) plus a short program summary with links to official school pages and related program paths. Tuition figures are published estimates—confirm current totals on the school’s program page before you apply.
1
University of Maine
Orono, ME
M.S. in Data Science and Engineering — Artificial Intelligence (AI) Focus
Overview
Availability: Online
Estimated tuition total: $18,780 (~$626/credit)
Credits: 30
Best for: Data professionals adding an AI/ML concentration
Program summary
University of Maine sits in Orono. Expect the parent degree’s core plus an AI-focused set of electives—confirm how many credits must be AI-labeled before you treat it as an AI credential. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives. AI/ML is a concentration on a data science or analytics master's—not a standalone AI degree.
Best for: Learners seeking a dedicated AI master's
Program summary
Northeastern University Roux Institute is based in Portland. The title reads AI/ML-first; still open the curriculum map to see how much is core AI versus borrowed CS, stats, or engineering electives. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives. Dedicated AI master's—not an add-on to another degree.
BS in Artificial Intelligence and Environmental Solutions
Overview
Availability: Varies
Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
Credits: Confirm on school site
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (Unity Environmental University)
Program summary
Unity Environmental University sits in New Gloucester. Named as an AI or ML degree—use the course list to separate theory-heavy terms from tool-focused applied semesters.
Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence in Education
Overview
Availability: Online
Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
Credits: Confirm on school site
Best for: Working adults comparing this online AI/ML path on cost and fit
Program summary
Start with University of Maine at Farmington if this ranking angle matches your goals. Named as an AI or ML degree—use the course list to separate theory-heavy terms from tool-focused applied semesters. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.
Home unit: School of Education. Details: program page.
Bachelor's in Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence Concentration
Overview
Availability: Varies
Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
Credits: Confirm on school site
Best for: CS students specializing in AI/ML within a bachelor's
Program summary
Colby College sits in Waterville. This is a specialization on a larger program, not a standalone AI diploma; the parent major still drives required courses and campus-visit rules. AI is a CS concentration—not a standalone AI bachelor's.
Home unit: Department of Computer Science. Details: program page.
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (University of Maine at Presque Isle)
Program summary
University of Maine at Presque Isle's program is the one profiled here. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw. This is a broader degree, not a standalone AI program.
Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (York County Community College)
Program summary
Students looking at Wells will find York County Community College on this list. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw. This is a broader degree, not a standalone AI program.
On this state ranking, University of Maine, Southern Maine Community College, and Northeastern University Roux Institute appear near the top. We list 11 schools offering AI programs in Maine. Confirm format and admissions on each school site.
How many AI programs are in Maine?
About 29 AI programs at 11 schools show up for Maine on this list. Confirm current offerings on each school site.
Online or campus?
Both can appear on state lists. Check each program’s delivery format and any required campus visits.
How does AIDegrees rank these programs?
We order schools on this page using our ranking method, with more weight on affordability (30%), student outcomes (25%), curriculum (25%). Figures draw from published school tuition and U.S. Department of Education outcomes data when available. Schools cannot pay for a higher rank. About 80% of programs on this list have full scoring data. See the full ranking methodology for weights and data sources.
State list or overall ranking?
Use both—state lists help with in-state tuition and local networks; overall lists compare research strength and online options.
