2026 Best Business Schools in Maine
Looking for the best Business degree programs in Maine? Our ranking highlights 34 institutions 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 arm you with the information you need, Business Degree Central analyzed 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 Business Degree Schools in Maine
Explore the leading schools below:
Maine Maritime Academy tops our 2026 ranking of the best Business degree schools in Maine. Located in Castine, ME, Maine Maritime Academy is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 59%. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,158, while out-of-state students pay about $31,102. Maine Maritime Academy Business students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Read the full report on Maine Maritime Academy
The strong Business programs at Southern Maine Community College earned it the #2 place in Maine. Set in South Portland, ME, Southern Maine Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,156, while out-of-state students pay about $7,036. Graduates carry a median of $13,869 in student loans. More on Southern Maine Community College
Husson University came in at #3 on this year's Business ranking in Maine. This private not-for-profit school is set in Bangor, ME. Husson University posts a six-year graduation rate of 59%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,304. Students borrow a median of $27,735 to complete their Business program here. Read the full report on Husson University
Out of the 31 schools in Maine in this year's ranking, University Of Southern Maine landed the #4 spot. Set in Portland, ME, University Of Southern Maine is a public institution. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,090, while out-of-state students pay about $29,940. The median Business program debt is $23,593. Read more about University Of Southern Maine
Saint Josephs College Of Maine came in at #5 on this year's Business ranking in Maine. Saint Josephs College Of Maine is a private not-for-profit school based in Standish, ME. About 66% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $44,420 in tuition and fees. The median Business program debt is $26,625. See the full Saint Josephs College Of Maine profile
University Of Maine At Augusta came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Set in Augusta, ME, University Of Maine At Augusta is a public institution. Roughly 26% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,888, with out-of-state students paying around $22,178. Graduates carry a median of $29,313 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Maine At Augusta
Central Maine Community College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Set in Auburn, ME, Central Maine Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,140, compared with $7,020 for out-of-state students. The median Business program debt is $14,700. Read the full report on Central Maine Community College
University Of Maine did well this year, earning the #8 position. Set 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, with out-of-state students paying around $36,756. The median Business program debt is $25,984. See the full University Of Maine profile
University Of Maine At Farmington landed the #9 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. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,308, with out-of-state students paying around $23,878. Students borrow a median of $25,703 to complete their Business program here. More on University Of Maine At Farmington
Thomas College did well this year, earning the #10 position. Located in Waterville, ME, Thomas College is a private not-for-profit institution. Thomas College graduates 53% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $31,824 in tuition and fees. Thomas College Business students take on a median of $26,530 in debt. Read more about Thomas College
Eastern Maine Community College landed the #11 spot in Maine this year. Eastern Maine Community College is a public school based in Bangor, ME. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,156, compared with $7,036 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $17,741 in student loans. Get the full Eastern Maine Community College report
Unity College
Unity College landed the #12 spot in Maine this year. Read more about Unity College
Maine College Of Art placed #13 among Business schools in Maine. Read more about Maine College Of Art
Colby College
Colby College placed #14 among Business schools in Maine. Read more about Colby College
University Of Maine At Presque Isle placed #15 among Business schools in Maine. Get the full University Of Maine At Presque Isle report
Washington County Community College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. More on Washington County Community College
Northeast Technical Institute ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. More on Northeast Technical Institute
Kennebec Valley Community College came in at #18 in this year's ranking. Read more about Kennebec Valley Community College
Capilo School Of Hair Design did well this year, earning the #19 position. Read more about Capilo School Of Hair Design
University Of Maine At Fort Kent ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Read more about University Of Maine At Fort Kent
University Of New England did well this year, earning the #21 position. More on University Of New England
York County Community College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Get the full York County Community College report
The Landing School came in at #23 in this year's ranking. More on The Landing School
Northern Maine Community College came in at #24 in this year's ranking. See the full Northern Maine Community College profile
Spa Tech Institute Westbrook placed #25 among Business schools in Maine. Read the full report on Spa Tech Institute Westbrook
Rest of the Top 15% Best Business Degree Schools in Maine
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
College Of The Atlantic came in at #26 in this year's ranking. Get the full College Of The Atlantic report
Bates College
Bates College placed #27 among Business schools in Maine. See the full Bates College profile
Bowdoin College
Bowdoin College did well this year, earning the #28 position. More on Bowdoin College
Maine Media College ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Get the full Maine Media College report
Institute For Doctoral Studies In The Visual Arts did well this year, earning the #30 position. Get the full Institute For Doctoral Studies In The Visual Arts report
Empire Beauty School Maine landed the #31 spot in Maine this year. Read the full report on Empire Beauty School Maine
University Of Maine System Central Office ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. See the full University Of Maine System Central Office profile
Central Maine Medical Center College Of Nursing And Health Professions did well this year, earning the #33 position. Get the full Central Maine Medical Center College Of Nursing And Health Professions report
Beal College
Beal College landed the #34 spot in Maine this year. Get the full Beal College report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Business Degree Central (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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