Cybersecurity by state

Best Cybersecurity Programs in Maine: 2026 Rankings

18 programs at 13 schools in Maine.

The strongest cybersecurity programs in Maine on this list are led by University of Southern Maine, Southern Maine Community College, and University of Maine at Augusta. Schools are ordered using our ranking for Maine, drawn from 18 programs at 13 schools.

Best cybersecurity programs in Maine

RankSchoolLocation
1 University of Southern Maine Portland, ME
2 Southern Maine Community College South Portland, ME
3 University of Maine at Augusta Augusta, ME
4 USM/UMA Portland, ME
5 USM and UMA Portland, ME
6 Thomas College Waterville, ME
7 Eastern Maine Community College Bangor, ME
8 Northern Maine Community College Presque Isle, ME
9 University of Maine at Farmington Farmington, ME
10 University of Maine at Fort Kent Fort Kent, ME
11 Washington County Community College Calais, ME
12 York County Community College Wells, ME
13 Central Maine Community College Auburn, 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 (35%), student outcomes (30%), curriculum (15%). Figures draw from published school tuition and U.S. Department of Education outcomes data when available. Schools cannot pay for a higher rank. About 79% 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.

University of Southern Maine

Portland, ME

BS in Cybersecurity

Overview

  • Availability: Online or on campus
  • Estimated tuition total: $42,900 (in-state, ~$355/credit)
  • Credits: 121
  • Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit
  • NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)

Program summary

Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.

Related at this school: Minor in AI-Driven Computational Linguistics · MS in Cybersecurity. Details: program page.

Southern Maine Community College

South Portland, ME

Associate Degree in Cyber Security

Overview

  • Availability: On campus
  • Estimated tuition total: $5,760 (in-state)
  • Credits: 60
  • Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery
  • NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)

Program summary

Southern Maine Community College is based in South Portland. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.

Details: program page.

University of Maine at Augusta

Augusta, ME

BS in Cybersecurity

Overview

  • Availability: Online or on campus
  • Estimated tuition total: $32,160 (in-state, ~$268/credit)
  • Credits: 120
  • Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit (University of Maine at Augusta)
  • NSA CAE: NSA CAE (CAE-CD)

Program summary

University of Maine at Augusta anchors this ranking slot. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.

Related at this school: MS in Cybersecurity. Details: program page.

USM/UMA

Portland, ME

Cybersecurity Master of Science

Overview

  • Availability: Online
  • Estimated tuition total: $15,780
  • Credits: Confirm on school site
  • Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit (USM/UMA)
  • Accreditation: NECHE

Program summary

USM/UMA is based in Portland. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.

Details: program page.

USM and UMA

Portland, ME

MS in Cybersecurity

Overview

  • Availability: Online
  • Estimated tuition total: $18,750 (~$625/credit)
  • Credits: 30
  • Best for: Working adults comparing this online cybersecurity path on cost and fit (USM and UMA)

Program summary

USM and UMA is based in Portland. Delivery is fully online—confirm live vs recorded sessions and any intensives.

Details: program page.

Thomas College

Waterville, ME

Bachelor's in Cybersecurity / Information Assurance

Overview

  • Availability: On campus
  • Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
  • Credits: Confirm on school site
  • Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (Thomas College)

Program summary

Thomas College sits in Waterville. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.

Related at this school: MS in Cybersecurity. Details: program page.

Eastern Maine Community College

Bangor, ME

Associate in Cybersecurity / Information Assurance

Overview

  • Availability: On campus
  • Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
  • Credits: Confirm on school site
  • Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (Eastern Maine Community College)

Program summary

Eastern Maine Community College sits in Bangor. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.

Details: school website.

Northern Maine Community College

Presque Isle, ME

Associate in Cybersecurity / Information Assurance

Overview

  • Availability: On campus
  • Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
  • Credits: Confirm on school site
  • Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (Northern Maine Community College)

Program summary

Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.

Details: school website.

University of Maine at Farmington

Farmington, ME

Bachelor's in Cybersecurity / Information Assurance

Overview

  • Availability: On campus
  • Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
  • Credits: Confirm on school site
  • Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (University of Maine at Farmington)

Program summary

University of Maine at Farmington anchors this ranking slot. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw. Plan on roughly 2 years.

Related at this school: Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence i…. Details: school website.

University of Maine at Fort Kent

Fort Kent, ME

Bachelor's in Cybersecurity / Information Assurance

Overview

  • Availability: On campus
  • Estimated tuition total: Confirm on school site
  • Credits: Confirm on school site
  • Best for: Students comparing this specialty on cost and delivery (University of Maine at Fort Kent)

Program summary

Start with University of Maine at Fort Kent if this ranking angle matches your goals. Most of the work is on campus—labs and cohort access are part of the draw.

Details: school website.

Related rankings and guides

FAQ: cybersecurity degrees in Maine

What are the best cybersecurity programs in Maine?

On this state ranking, University of Southern Maine, Southern Maine Community College, and University of Maine at Augusta appear near the top. We list 13 schools offering cybersecurity programs in Maine. Confirm format and admissions on each school site.

How many cybersecurity programs are in Maine?

About 18 cybersecurity programs at 13 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 (35%), student outcomes (30%), curriculum (15%). Figures draw from published school tuition and U.S. Department of Education outcomes data when available. Schools cannot pay for a higher rank. About 79% of programs on this list have full scoring data. See the full ranking methodology for weights and data sources.

Does NSA CAE matter in this state?

CAE designation helps for some federal and defense paths. We score official CAE map matches when available—still verify on the school site.

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