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22 | 2021 Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce Membership Resource Guide
Learning HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE BANGOR REGION The Bangor Region is rich
POST SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS IN THE BANGOR REGION
cornerstone of the Bangor region offering a diverse array of four-year degrees, graduate degrees, and opportunities for cultural and athletic events involving the community.
with high quality educational
Beal University, Bangor
Learn more about the University of Maine by visiting umaine.edu or calling (207) 581-1865. UMaine is located on College Avenue in Orono.
community colleges and
In 1891, Beal Business College was established to train students in banking, finance, accounting, business arithmetic, penmanship, business writing, commercial law, shorthand and typewriting. In its 125 year history, the college has trained people for professional jobs. Today, the associate degrees Beal College offers, has grown to include professions such as criminal justice and early childhood education, among other degrees.
Learn more about Beal University by visiting bealcollege.edu or calling (800) 660-7351. Beal University is located at 99 Farm Road in Bangor.
Eastern Maine Community College, Bangor
Located near the Bangor Mall, Eastern Maine Community College offers a variety of two- and four-year degree programs in technical, career, and transfer education. EMCC has grown from its technical roots into a community college that offers students a plethora of options while staying focused on helping today’s students find jobs.
Learn more about EMCC by visiting emcc.edu or calling (207) 974-4600. EMCC is located at 354 Hogan Road in Bangor.
University of Maine, Orono
Husson University, Photo by Larry Ayotte
The University of Maine is the flagship campus of the University of Maine System. Located 20 miles away in Orono, the UMaine campus is a
Husson University, Bangor
Founded in 1898, Husson University inspires and prepares students for professional careers in current and emerging fields. Husson offers doctoral, masters and undergraduate degrees through its Colleges and Schools of Business, Health & Education, Pharmacy, and Science & Humanities. The two hundredacre Bangor campus is home to more than 3,000 students from across the United States and around the world. Experiential education is at the core of Husson’s academic programs, and Husson student intern in many of the greater Bangor area’s leading businesses and health care facilities.
Learn more about Husson University by visiting husson.edu or calling (800) 4HUSSON. Husson University is located at One College Circle in Bangor.
University of Maine at Augusta’s Bangor campus UMA has its Bangor campus located near Bangor International Airport. This campus, once called University College, is an extension of UMaine Augusta and offers commuters the opportunity to advance their education while working.
Learn more about the University of Maine at Augusta by visiting uma.edu or calling (877) UMA 1234. UMA Bangor is located at 1 University Drive, Bangor.
institutions, including universities, colleges, technical schools. In addition, the area’s elementary and secondary students have access to a diverse array of opportunities both at their own schools, at local technical training centers, and through the colleges in the area.
.................. EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES NEAR BANGOR: Maine Maritime Academy is located 40 miles from Bangor in historic Castine. College of the Atlantic is located one hour from Bangor in the town of Bar Harbor.
