Colleges in Maine: Costs, Earnings, and ROI
Total Schools
17
Avg In-State Tuition
$31,185
Avg 10yr Earnings
$54,234
Avg Debt
$22,761
Maine vs National Average
Best ROI Schools in Maine
| School | Type | Net Price | 10yr Earnings | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maine at Fort Kent | Public | $7,482 | $51,077 | 16.1 |
| University of Maine at Presque Isle | Public | $7,035 | $40,956 | 13.6 |
| Bowdoin College | Private Nonprofit | $14,398 | $82,735 | 13.4 |
| Colby College | Private Nonprofit | $17,180 | $80,490 | 10.7 |
| Maine Maritime Academy | Public | $23,414 | $89,964 | 8.6 |
| University of Maine at Augusta | Public | $10,924 | $40,342 | 8.2 |
| University of Southern Maine | Public | $13,596 | $49,958 | 8.2 |
| University of Maine | Public | $17,510 | $48,653 | 6.0 |
| University of Maine at Farmington | Public | $16,857 | $44,433 | 5.6 |
| Thomas College | Private Nonprofit | $18,885 | $44,991 | 5.0 |
Most Affordable in Maine
| School | Net Price | 10yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Maine at Presque Isle | $7,035 | $40,956 |
| University of Maine at Fort Kent | $7,482 | $51,077 |
| University of Maine at Augusta | $10,924 | $40,342 |
| University of Southern Maine | $13,596 | $49,958 |
| Bowdoin College | $14,398 | $82,735 |
| University of Maine at Farmington | $16,857 | $44,433 |
| Colby College | $17,180 | $80,490 |
| University of Maine | $17,510 | $48,653 |
| Thomas College | $18,885 | $44,991 |
| Unity Environmental University | $19,104 | $37,852 |
Highest Earning Graduates in Maine
| School | 10yr Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Maritime Academy | $89,964 | $27,000 |
| Bowdoin College | $82,735 | $18,500 |
| Colby College | $80,490 | $19,157 |
| Bates College | $69,498 | $14,275 |
| Saint Joseph's College of Maine | $59,045 | $27,000 |
| University of New England | $55,921 | $25,250 |
| University of Maine at Fort Kent | $51,077 | $20,160 |
| University of Southern Maine | $49,958 | $19,060 |
| University of Maine | $48,653 | $25,000 |
| Husson University | $45,025 | $27,000 |
Public vs Private in Maine
Public (7 schools)
Avg Net Price: $13,831
Avg 10yr Earnings: $52,198
Private Nonprofit (10 schools)
Avg Net Price: $24,911
Avg 10yr Earnings: $55,660
Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.