Post-secondary educational institutions that award accredited associate’s, baccalaureate, or graduate degrees are known as degree-granting institutions. Several public and private schools both in-state and out-of-state are authorized to operate in Maine, and new institutions are able to apply for authorization.
Higher Education Institutions Authorized by Maine
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Maine Degree-Granting Institutions. Public and private schools with a physical presence authorized to issue degrees in Maine
Higher Education Institutions Exempt from Authorization in Maine
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Exempt Schools. More than 300 schools are exempt from the oversight of Maine law due to the lack of physical presence in the State.*
Process for Obtaining Authorization or Exemption from State of Maine
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Providers of online courses or programs should contact angel.loredo@maine.gov or jason.libby@maine.gov for more information related to authorization/exemption.
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Become Authorized a Degree-Granting Institution. Learn how to establish a degree-granting institution in Maine.
* This list is occasionally updated and may be inaccurate due to the change in an institution's status out of the control of MaineDOE