2026 Best Science & Tech Schools in Maine
Looking for the best Science & Tech degree programs in Maine? We have ranked 34 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor reviewed 31 schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Science & Tech Degree Schools in Maine
Explore the leading schools below:
Our analysis found Bowdoin College to be the best Science & Tech school in Maine. Bowdoin College is a private not-for-profit school based in Brunswick, ME. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. In-state tuition and fees average $67,832. Graduates carry a median of $20,658 in student loans. See the full Bowdoin College profile
Bates College came in at #2 on this year's Science & Tech ranking in Maine. Based in Lewiston, ME, Bates College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $66,590. The median Science & Tech program debt is $12,226. See the full Bates College profile
Colby College came in at #3 on this year's Science & Tech ranking in Maine. This private not-for-profit school is set in Waterville, ME. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $69,600. Students borrow a median of $22,016 to complete their Science & Tech program here. More on Colby College
A rank of #4 makes University Of New England one of the top choices in Maine. University Of New England is a private not-for-profit school based in Biddeford, ME. University Of New England posts a six-year graduation rate of 70%. In-state tuition and fees average $44,210. Students borrow a median of $26,838 to complete their Science & Tech program here. More on University Of New England
A rank of #5 makes Beal College one of the top choices in Maine. Set in Bangor, ME, Beal College is a private for-profit institution. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $23,557. Get the full Beal College report
Husson University did well this year, earning the #6 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Bangor, ME. Husson University posts a six-year graduation rate of 59%. In-state tuition and fees average $23,304. Husson University Science & Tech students take on a median of $27,735 in debt. Read the full report on Husson University
University Of Maine At Augusta placed #7 among Science & Tech schools in Maine. Located in Augusta, ME, University Of Maine At Augusta is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 26%. Students from in state pay about $8,888 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $22,178. Students borrow a median of $29,313 to complete their Science & Tech program here. More on University Of Maine At Augusta
Saint Josephs College Of Maine placed #8 among Science & Tech schools in Maine. Based in Standish, ME, Saint Josephs College Of Maine is a private not-for-profit institution. Saint Josephs College Of Maine graduates 66% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $44,420 in tuition and fees. Saint Josephs College Of Maine Science & Tech students take on a median of $26,625 in debt. Read the full report on Saint Josephs College Of Maine
Northern Maine Community College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Located in Presque Isle, ME, Northern Maine Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,156, with out-of-state students paying around $7,036. Students borrow a median of $16,013 to complete their Science & Tech program here. See the full Northern Maine Community College profile
Unity College placed #10 among Science & Tech schools in Maine. Based in New Gloucester, ME, Unity College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 29% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,640. Unity College Science & Tech students take on a median of $27,083 in debt. Read the full report on Unity College
Southern Maine Community College landed the #11 spot in Maine this year. Located in South Portland, ME, Southern Maine Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,156, with out-of-state students paying around $7,036. The median Science & Tech program debt is $13,869. See the full Southern Maine Community College profile
University Of Maine ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Based in Orono, ME, University Of Maine is a public institution. University Of Maine posts a six-year graduation rate of 55%. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,326, compared with $36,756 for out-of-state students. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $25,984. Get the full University Of Maine report
Eastern Maine Community College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. This public school is set in Bangor, ME. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,156, while out-of-state students pay about $7,036. Students borrow a median of $17,741 to complete their Science & Tech program here. See the full Eastern Maine Community College profile
University Of Maine At Farmington landed the #14 spot in Maine this year. Set in Farmington, ME, University Of Maine At Farmington is a public institution. About 52% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,308, with out-of-state students paying around $23,878. University Of Maine At Farmington Science & Tech students take on a median of $25,703 in debt. Read more about University Of Maine At Farmington
University Of Southern Maine came in at #15 in this year's ranking. University Of Southern Maine is a public school based in Portland, ME. About 40% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,090, compared with $29,940 for out-of-state students. University Of Southern Maine Science & Tech students take on a median of $23,593 in debt. See the full University Of Southern Maine profile
Central Maine Community College placed #16 among Science & Tech schools in Maine. Set in Auburn, ME, Central Maine Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,140, with out-of-state students paying around $7,020. Graduates carry a median of $14,700 in student loans. More on Central Maine Community College
Thomas College landed the #17 spot in Maine this year. Based in Waterville, ME, Thomas College is a private not-for-profit institution. Thomas College graduates 53% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $31,824. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $26,530. More on Thomas College
The Landing School did well this year, earning the #18 position. Read the full report on The Landing School
Kennebec Valley Community College did well this year, earning the #19 position. Get the full Kennebec Valley Community College report
Central Maine Medical Center College Of Nursing And Health Professions ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Get the full Central Maine Medical Center College Of Nursing And Health Professions report
Washington County Community College placed #21 among Science & Tech schools in Maine. Get the full Washington County Community College report
University Of Maine At Fort Kent placed #22 among Science & Tech schools in Maine. Read more about University Of Maine At Fort Kent
College Of The Atlantic did well this year, earning the #23 position. Read more about College Of The Atlantic
Northeast Technical Institute did well this year, earning the #24 position. Read the full report on Northeast Technical Institute
Capilo School Of Hair Design placed #25 among Science & Tech schools in Maine. Get the full Capilo School Of Hair Design report
Rest of the Top 15% Best Science & Tech Degree Schools in Maine
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Empire Beauty School Maine came in at #26 in this year's ranking. Read more about Empire Beauty School Maine
Maine College Of Art ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Get the full Maine College Of Art report
Institute For Doctoral Studies In The Visual Arts came in at #28 in this year's ranking. Read more about Institute For Doctoral Studies In The Visual Arts
York County Community College ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. More on York County Community College
Maine Maritime Academy came in at #30 in this year's ranking. See the full Maine Maritime Academy profile
Maine Media College came in at #31 in this year's ranking. More on Maine Media College
University Of Maine System Central Office placed #32 among Science & Tech schools in Maine. Read the full report on University Of Maine System Central Office
Spa Tech Institute Westbrook placed #33 among Science & Tech schools in Maine. More on Spa Tech Institute Westbrook
University Of Maine At Presque Isle placed #34 among Science & Tech schools in Maine. Read the full report on University Of Maine At Presque Isle
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 31 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 34 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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