Faculty Salary By Academic Rank at College of the Atlantic

The 2025 average faculty salary is $80,817 at College of the Atlantic across all academic ranks. C of the Atlantic's faculty salary increased by 0.24% compared to the 2024 salary.

At College of the Atlantic, by academic rank:

The average professor salary is $80,817, representing a 0.24% increase from the previous year (+$196).

Average Salary by Academic Rank Chart

This chart summarizes average faculty salary by academic rank at College of the Atlantic for the most recent year and the prior year. The side-by-side bars compare current versus previous salaries for each rank, while the line shows the percentage change to highlight increases, decreases, or no change.

Faculty Salary By Gender

The following tables show the average faculty salary by academic rank and gender at College of the Atlantic.

At C of the Atlantic, the average male faculty's salary is $81,386 and female faculty's is $80,247. The difference in salary between male and female faculty $1,139, with male faculty' annual salary being 1.42% higher than that of female faculty.

Average Faculty Salary at College of the Atlantic
Contract Length	Total	Men	Women
Equated to 9-Month Contract	$80,817 +$196 (0.24%)	$81,386 -$365 (-0.45%)	$80,247 +$685 (0.86%)
9-Month Contract	No Faculty with 9-Month Contract
10-Month Contract	$87,595 -$761 (-0.86%)	$86,129 -$1,634 (-1.86%)	$88,747 -$32 (-0.04%)
11-Month Contract	$106,045 +$4,420 (4.35%)	$108,414 +$3,159 (3.00%)	$101,309 +$6,942 (7.36%)
12-Month Contract	$126,360 +$3,692 (3.01%)	$126,360 +$3,692 (3.01%)	-

The average salary for C of the Atlantic's 32 Professor is $80,817. By gender, the average male professor salary is $81,386, and that of female professor is $80,247. The salary difference between male and female professor is $1,139, which means male professor's salary is 1.42% higher than female professor's salary.

Professor Salary at College of the Atlantic
Contract Length	Total	Men	Women
Equated to 9-Month Contract	$80,817 +$196 (0.24%)	$81,386 -$365 (-0.45%)	$80,247 +$685 (0.86%)
9-Month Contract	No Professor with 9-Month Contract
10-Month Contract	$87,595 -$761 (-0.86%)	$86,129 -$1,634 (-1.86%)	$88,747 -$32 (-0.04%)
11-Month Contract	$106,045 +$4,420 (4.35%)	$108,414 +$3,159 (3.00%)	$101,309 +$6,942 (7.36%)
12-Month Contract	$126,360 +$3,692 (3.01%)	$126,360 +$3,692 (3.01%)	-

Faculty Salary Changes over Past 5 Years

The average salary for C of the Atlantic faculty has increased 6.28%, from $75,740 to $80,817.

College of the Atlantic Faculty Salary Increase over Past 5 Years by Academic Rank
Year	All Faculty	Professor	Associate Professor	Assistant Professor	Instructor
2019	$75,740	$75,740	-	-	-
2020	$76,684	$76,684 1.25%	-	-	-
2021	$75,966	$75,966 0.94%	-	-	-
2022	$78,020	$78,020 2.70%	-	-	-
2023	$81,019	$81,019 3.84%	-	-	-
2024	$80,621	$80,621 0.49%	-	-	-
2025	$80,817	$80,817 0.24%	-	-	-
5 Years Change	$5,077 6.28%	$5,077 6.28%	- -	- -	- -

Faculty Salary Trends Chart by Academic Rank

This interactive faculty salary trends chart shows year-by-year average salaries for all faculty, professors, associate professors, assistant professors, and instructors at College of the Atlantic. It highlights long-term salary growth, rank-by-rank changes, and historical comparisons to help evaluate compensation trends and academic rank salary patterns over the past 5 years.

How C of the Atlantic Faculty Salary Compared?

C of the Atlantic's average faculty salary is $80,817. C of the Atlantic's faculty salary is slightly higher than the national average faculty salary at four-years colleges ($73,709). Its salary is also slightly higher than the average salary ($75,749) of four-years colleges in Maine.

College of the Atlantic is a Baccalaureate's Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification. When compared Baccalaureate's Colleges, its salary is similar to national average and much lower than Maine Baccalaureate's Colleges.

2025 Faculty Salary Comparison by Category and Level
	Average Faculty Salary
College of the Atlantic	$80,817
Baccalaureate's Colleges	$82,117
Maine Baccalaureate's Colleges	$108,650
National Average (Four-years Colleges)	$73,709
Four-years Maine Colleges	$75,749

Similar Schools' Faculty Salary

Compared to similar colleges such as Bowdoin College and Colby College, C of the Atlantic's faculty salary is similar to the average salary ($82,497). You can compare the salary to analyze or make a decision.

Compare Salary by Academic Rank

	Average Faculty Salary	Number of Faculty
College of the Atlantic	$80,817	31
Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME	$127,945	252
Colby College Waterville, ME	$118,862	267
Bates College Lewiston, ME	$106,975	187
University of New England Biddeford, ME	$86,697	565
Husson University Bangor, ME	$71,209	271
Thomas College Waterville, ME	$68,624	69
Maine College of Art & Design Portland, ME	$68,014	105
Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts Portland, ME	$65,092	3
Saint Joseph's College of Maine Standish, ME	$56,739	197
Maine College of Health Professions Lewiston, ME	$54,814	14

Compare Salary by Academic Rank

Frequently Asked Questions about Faculty Salary at C of the Atlantic

Here are some frequently asked questions about faculty salary at C of the Atlantic, along with detailed answers based on the latest available data.

What is the average faculty salary at C of the Atlantic?

The average faculty salary at C of the Atlantic is $80,817 for the most recent year with available data. By academic rank, the average salaries are as follows:

Professors: $80,817
Associate Professors: N/A
Assistant Professors: N/A
Instructors: N/A
Lecturers: N/A

How does C of the Atlantic's faculty salary compare to similar schools?

Compared to similar schools, such as Bowdoin, Colby, Bates and 7 other similar schools, C of the Atlantic's average faculty salary is similar to the average salary of similar institutions, which is $82,497. Compare them in the table above.

How does C of the Atlantic's faculty salary compare to four-years colleges nationally?

Compared to four-years colleges nationally, C of the Atlantic's average faculty salary is slightly higher than the average salary of four-years colleges nationally, which is $73,709.

How does C of the Atlantic's faculty salary compare to Baccalaureate's Colleges nationally?

Compared to Baccalaureate's Colleges nationally, C of the Atlantic's average faculty salary is similar to the average salary of Baccalaureate's Colleges nationally, which is $82,117.

What are the salary trends for faculty at C of the Atlantic?

The salary trends for faculty at C of the Atlantic over the past few years show that the average salary has C of the Atlantic's faculty salary increased by 0.24% compared to the 2024 salary. For more detailed trends by academic rank, please refer to the faculty salary trends table and chart above.

What is the gender pay difference among faculty at C of the Atlantic?

The gender pay difference among faculty at C of the Atlantic is higher for male faculty by $1,139 (1.42%).

How many faculty members are included in the salary data for C of the Atlantic?

The salary data for C of the Atlantic includes a total of 32 faculty members across all ranks.

How does C of the Atlantic's faculty salary compare to state averages?

Compared to state averages for private 4-year college, C of the Atlantic's average faculty salary is slightly higher than the average faculty salary for colleges in Maine, which is $75,749.