Post-Grad Success

Launch Your Career!

Graduates of UMF go on to achieve success in a wide range of fields.

With a strong foundation in liberal arts and hands-on learning, UMF alumni are well-prepared for careers in education, counseling, business, the arts, sciences, and public service.

Many pursue advanced degrees, and others launch directly into meaningful careers with confidence. UMF’s focus on mentorship, internships, and real-world experience ensures students graduate ready to lead, innovate, and thrive.

See Where a UMF Education Can Take You

A Great Start

Whether it’s landing your first job, earning a promotion, launching your own business, or pursuing an advanced degree — your journey starts at the University of Maine at Farmington.

UMF is where opportunities take root, where skills are sharpened, and where your future success begins to grow.

Future Studies

UMF students have continued their academic journeys at prestigious graduate schools across the country and around the world. Whether pursuing advanced degrees in education, counseling, the sciences, the arts, or business, Farmington graduates have been accepted into top-tier institutions known for academic excellence.

Their success reflects the strong foundation they built at UMF — one that emphasizes critical thinking, real-world experience, and a commitment to lifelong learning.

Where Our Education Grads Teach

Jump into Teaching

A 2020 survey of recent UMF Education graduates highlights the strong career outcomes and satisfaction levels among alumni. According to the data, 83% of respondents were employed in the field of education, with 85% securing a position within a year of graduation—and 73% landing jobs within just four months. Additionally, 94.3% of graduates reported being Very Satisfied or Satisfied with the teacher education they received at UMF.

A Top Teacher Education Program

The University of Maine at Farmington is widely regarded as one of the top teacher education programs in New England, with a legacy of excellence that dates back to its founding in 1864 as the Western State Normal School. This regard continues to define UMF’s nationally respected education programs more than 150 years later.

Today, UMF stands out as:

  • One of only three nationally accredited teacher education programs in Maine

  • The first in Maine to earn national CAEP accreditation (formerly NCATE)

  • Fully accredited by the Maine State Board of Education

  • Distinguished for its faculty-led practicum and student-teaching supervision, offering direct mentorship from experienced full-time professors

Schedule a Visit and Discover How the University of Maine at Farmington Can Help You Achieve Your Goals.