Online IT Programs in Maine (2027)

Key Points

University of Maine's Information Systems, MS ranks first in Maine and places #25 of 37 in our national IT master’s ranking.
Total tuition for a Maine resident starts at $19,530.
Security analyst jobs are thinner on the ground in Maine, at 0.51 times the national share, and pay $101,730.
Maine pays help desk technicians best against U.S. medians and database administrators worst.

Ordered by each program’s place in its national ranking. How we rank.

The Online IT Program in Maine for 2027

No.1 #25of 37 in IT master’s
University of Maine

Information Systems, MS
- Orono, ME
- Public
- Fully online
- Master’s
Maine residents can take this master's from the University of Maine, in Orono, which runs the degree through UMaineOnline. Half of it is fixed. Information Systems Law and Human-Computer Interaction sit beside Database System Applications, Information Systems Programming and Design of Information Systems. The other half is yours, drawn from business, data science, digital curation, computer science, education and spatial information courses like Business Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery.
An advisor helps you set the plan around your own goals. Students may combine the degree with an MBA in a dual program. Admission is rolling, with students starting each fall or spring, and the application asks for a bachelor's degree, a 3.0 GPA as the usual bar and a 300 to 500 word essay. College algebra and programming experience are recommended.

Online tuition

$651 per credit$19,530 total for 30 credits

Credits

30

Graduation rate

55%school-wide

Graduates in this field

162023-24, all formats

Accreditation

NECHENew England Commission of Higher Education

Starts

Fall, Spring

Visit UMaine’s MS in Information Systems Compare

How Much an Online IT Degree Costs in Maine

Published online rates at schools based in Maine run from $651 per credit, using the in-state rate where a school charges residents less. For the one program that publish both a rate and a credit total, the full degree costs a Maine resident $19,530, against a national median of $41,760 across every ranked program. Fees, transfer credit and rate changes move these totals, so check each school’s tuition page before you apply.

Online IT Master's Degrees in Maine

One master's program is based in Maine: the Information Systems, MS at University of Maine. Its total tuition for a Maine resident is $19,530, against a median of $23,115 for every master's program in our rankings. Compare them with the national field in our online IT master's degree rankings.

Tuition Discounts for Maine Residents

State Aid for Maine Residents

The Maine State Grant from the Finance Authority of Maine is a need-based $2,500 for 2026-27, or up to $1,250 at half-time. Ask the agency whether your online program qualifies before you count on it.

Regional Tuition Exchanges for Maine Students

One exchange reaches Maine. Ask each school whether its online IT programs take part.

Tuition Break (New England Regional Student Program) (Tuition Break, run by NEBHE): a reduced rate at out-of-state public colleges in New England for approved programs, from certificates to doctorates.

Online IT Programs Near Maine

New Hampshire has three programs.

New Hampshire 3

No.1 #16of 57 in IT bachelor’s
University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online

Computer Information Technology, Applied BS
- Manchester, NH
- Public
- Fully online
- Bachelor’s
One rate for everyone: $31,050. Maine's computer systems analysts earn $68,040 to $133,280. Graduates report $75,156 after a year.

Online tuition

$345 per credit$31,050 total for 90 credits

Credits

90

Graduation rate

30%school-wide

Median earnings

$75,1561 year after

Graduates in this field

42023-24, all formats

Accreditation

NECHENew England Commission of Higher Education

Format

Courses from 8 weeks

Transfer credits

Up to 60

Visit UNH’s Applied BS in Computer Information Technology Compare
No.2 #2of 31 in IT associate
University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Information Technology, AS
- Lowell, MA
- Public
- Fully online
- Associate
One rate for everyone: $23,100. Network support specialists earn $72,990 in Maine. 65% graduation rate.

Online tuition

$385 per credit$23,100 total for 60 credits

Credits

60

Graduation rate

65%school-wide

Median earnings

$52,7061 year after

Graduates in this field

192023-24, all formats

Accreditation

NECHENew England Commission of Higher Education

Transfer credits

Up to 36

Starts

October

Visit UMass Lowell’s AS in Information Technology Compare
No.3 #31of 31 in IT associate
Community College of Vermont

Information Technology, AS
- Montpelier, VT
- Public
- Fully online
- Associate
Budget $23,940 in tuition. Maine's network support specialists earn $44,930 to $89,610. Prepares for CompTIA Network+.

Online tuition

$399 per credit$290 in state · $23,940 total for 60 credits

Credits

60

Graduation rate

20%school-wide

Graduates in this field

252023-24, all formats

Accreditation

NECHENew England Commission of Higher Education

Prepares for

CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA A+

Visit CCV’s AS in Information Technology Compare

Maine Programs in Our National Rankings

Program	National ranking	Place
Information Systems, MS, University of Maine	Affordable Master's	8th of 22
Information Systems, MS, University of Maine	Master's in IT	25th of 37

IT Jobs and Salaries in Maine

Maine’s best-paid IT role: IT managers, at $160,260; Maine’s lowest is $60,890, for help desk technicians. Maine’s largest IT group: 2,810 help desk technicians.

Role	Median pay	vs U.S.	Typical range	Jobs	Entry education	Salary guide
IT Manager	$160,260	−8%	$99,030 to $218,290	1,450	Bachelor's degree	Salary guide
Network Engineer	$108,570	−19%	$83,990 to $158,480	570	Bachelor's degree	Salary guide
Information Security Analyst	$101,730	−21%	$63,210 to $181,020	400	Bachelor's degree	Salary guide
Computer Systems Analyst	$95,820	−9%	$68,040 to $133,280	2,480	Bachelor's degree	Salary guide
Network and Computer Systems Administrator	$83,890	−15%	$61,530 to $121,430	920	Bachelor's degree	Salary guide
Network Support Specialist	$72,990	−4%	$44,930 to $89,610	680	Associate's degree	Salary guide
Database Administrator	$70,500	−33%	$51,640 to $118,950	260	Bachelor's degree	Salary guide
Help Desk Technician	$60,890	−2%	$47,360 to $80,240	2,810	Some college, no degree	Salary guide

Median and percentile pay and local employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Maine statewide (Sources; BLS OEWS). Typical entry education: BLS Employment Projections. The range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile.

No Maine role tops the U.S. median; nearest: $60,890 for help desk technicians (−2%). Weakest in Maine: database administrators, at $70,500 (−33%).

Next in Maine: computer systems analysts (2,480 jobs, $95,820) and IT managers (1,450 jobs, $160,260). In Maine, bachelor’s-level roles are 64% of IT jobs; Maine students can compare online IT bachelor’s degrees. Below a bachelor’s in Maine: help desk technicians (2,810 jobs, $60,890) and network support specialists (680 jobs, $72,990). For those Maine roles, see online IT associate degrees.

Maine pays network and systems administrators $83,890, 15% under the $99,130 national median.

IT Pay by Metro Area in Maine

Portland-South Portland, ME is both the largest market and the best paid for administrators, at $92,520.

Metro area	Computer jobs	Network and computer systems administrator median	Security analyst median	Help desk median
Portland-South Portland, ME	7,200	$92,520	$103,440	$62,540
Bangor, ME	1,060	$77,360	$78,520	$56,720
Lewiston-Auburn, ME	760	$81,650		$59,420

Maine IT Pay vs. Neighboring States

Every bordering state pays network and computer systems administrators more than Maine does.

State	Network and computer systems administrator median	All computer jobs median	Computer jobs
Maine	$83,890	$91,340	15,000
New Hampshire	$100,230	$107,240	25,440

IT Job Concentration in Maine

IT job	Per thousand jobs	Vs. national share
Help Desk Technician	4.39	0.95×
Computer Systems Analyst	3.87	1.16×
IT Manager	2.26	0.52×
Network and Computer Systems Administrator	1.44	0.71×
Network Support Specialist	1.07	1.14×
Network Engineer	0.90	0.77×
Information Security Analyst	0.62	0.51×
Database Administrator	0.41	0.91×

Employment and location quotients: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

Cybersecurity Jobs in Maine

Maine’s labor market office projects the job to grow 23.6% from 2024 to 2034, with about 20 openings a year.

Compare online cybersecurity degrees or read the security analyst salary guide.

Tech Jobs in Maine: The Industries Behind Them

The information sector employs 9,398 people in Maine, at 817 business locations.

Industry employment, establishments and payroll: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023. Average pay is annual payroll divided by employment.

IT Job Growth in Maine Through 2034

Maine’s labor market office projects information security analysts to grow fastest, by 23.6% from 2024 to 2034, and network and computer systems administrators to grow slowest, at -6.2%. Across the eight IT jobs below, it expects about 620 openings a year, from growth and from workers who retire or change fields. Nationally, the same job is projected to grow 28.5%.

IT job	2024	2034	Growth	Openings a year	U.S. growth
Information Security Analyst	280	340	+23.6%	20	+28.5%
IT Manager	1,580	1,850	+17.3%	140	+15.2%
Computer Systems Analyst	2,710	3,090	+13.9%	200	+8.7%
Network Engineer	510	520	+2.9%	30	+11.9%
Database Administrator	240	240	+1.3%	10	-0.6%
Network Support Specialist	410	420	+1.2%	20	+1.8%
Help Desk	2,770	2,630	-5%	150	-3.7%
Network Administrator and Systems Administrator	1,310	1,230	-6.2%	50	-4.2%

State projections, 2024 to 2034: Projections Central, from Maine’s labor market information office. U.S. growth is the national projection on the same basis.

How to Choose an Online IT Program in Maine

The lowest resident total in Maine is $19,530, at University of Maine. Largest IT occupation: 2,810 computer user support specialists.

Our guide to choosing by state covers cost, residency, authorization and accreditation.

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Online IT Programs in Maine FAQ

How many online IT programs are based in Maine?

One fully online IT program, at one school: one master's degree. It is at a public school.

What is the cheapest online IT program for Maine residents?

Among programs based in Maine with a published rate and credit total, the lowest for a Maine resident is $19,530, for the Information Systems, MS at University of Maine.

Can Maine residents get a tuition discount at out-of-state schools?

Maine takes part in Tuition Break. Tuition Break offers a reduced rate at out-of-state public colleges in New England for approved programs, from certificates to doctorates. Ask the school whether its online IT programs count.

Which IT jobs are scarce in Maine?

Maine is lightest on information security analysts (0.51x) and IT managers (0.52x the U.S. share).

Which IT job is Maine known for?

Computer systems analysts stand out most in Maine: 2,480 jobs, 1.16 times the national share.

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