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2023 Best Business Schools in Maine

$43,061 Average Earnings
$25,510 Avg Student Debt

Today's business students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Business Degree Central has developed this <nil> ranking.

View our full ranking methodology.

Top Business Schools in Maine

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Maine Maritime Academy

Castine, Maine
$71,483 Average Earnings
$27,438 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Maine Maritime Academy to be the best school for business students in Maine.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,438 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $634 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Maine Maritime graduates make an average of $71,483 annually.

Full Maine Maritime Academy Report

#2

Southern Maine Community College

South Portland, Maine
$35,919 Average Earnings
$16,187 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Southern Maine Community College is a great place for business students.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,187 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, SMCC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,919 during the early year of their career.

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#3

Husson University

Bangor, Maine
$48,847 Average Earnings
$28,063 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Husson University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,063 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $204, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Husson graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $48,847 during the early year of their career.

Full Husson University Report

#4

University of Southern Maine

Portland, Maine
$42,906 Average Earnings
$24,922 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 11 schools in Maine that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Southern Maine landed the # 4 spot on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,922 in student loans.After graduating from University of Southern Maine, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,906 during the early years of their career.

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$58,620 Average Earnings
$23,622 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Saint Joseph’s College of Maine. The school came in at #5 on this year’s list.

On average, students take out $23,622 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $582, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Saint Joseph’s Maine graduates make an average of $58,620 annually.

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$36,249 Average Earnings
$28,948 Avg Student Debt

University of Maine at Augusta came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,948 in student loans. During the early years of their career, UMA graduates make an average of $36,249 annually.

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$37,625 Average Earnings
$17,306 Avg Student Debt

Central Maine Community College landed the #7 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,306 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Central Maine Technical College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,625 during the early year of their career.

Full Central Maine Community College Report

#8

University of Maine

Orono, Maine
$40,242 Average Earnings
$24,711 Avg Student Debt

University of Maine ranked #8 on this year’s list.

On average, students take out $24,711 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $153.After graduating from UMaine, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $40,242 during the early years of their career.

Full University of Maine Report

$32,570 Average Earnings
$24,480 Avg Student Debt

University of Maine at Farmington came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

On average, students take out $24,480 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, UMaine Farmington graduates make an average of $32,570 annually.

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#10

Thomas College

Waterville, Maine
$37,918 Average Earnings
$25,598 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, Thomas College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working.

On average, students take out $25,598 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Thomas College graduates make an average of $37,918 annually.

Full Thomas College Report

$40,182 Average Earnings
$18,881 Avg Student Debt

Eastern Maine Community College landed the #11 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

On average, students take out $18,881 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Eastern Maine Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $40,182 during the early years of their career.

Full Eastern Maine Community College Report

Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 11 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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