2026 Best Healthcare Schools in Maine
Looking for the best Healthcare degree programs in Maine? Our ranking highlights 34 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search analyzed 31 schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Healthcare Degree Schools in Maine
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Our analysis found University Of Maine At Presque Isle to be the best Healthcare school in Maine. Set in Presque Isle, ME, University Of Maine At Presque Isle is a public institution. University Of Maine At Presque Isle posts a six-year graduation rate of 24%. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,402, with out-of-state students paying around $14,862. Typical Healthcare student debt is $23,434. More on University Of Maine At Presque Isle
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The strong Healthcare programs at Beal College earned it the #2 place in Maine. Set in Bangor, ME, Beal College is a private for-profit institution. Beal College Healthcare students take on a median of $23,557 in debt. Read more about Beal College
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You'll be in good company at Husson University, which ranked #3 this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Bangor, ME. About 59% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $23,304. Graduates carry a median of $27,735 in student loans. Read more about Husson University
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Out of the 31 schools in Maine in this year's ranking, University Of New England landed the #4 spot. Set in Biddeford, ME, University Of New England is a private not-for-profit institution. About 70% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $44,210. University Of New England Healthcare students take on a median of $26,838 in debt. Get the full University Of New England report
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A rank of #5 makes Eastern Maine Community College one of the top choices in Maine. Located in Bangor, ME, Eastern 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. Eastern Maine Community College Healthcare students take on a median of $17,741 in debt. Read the full report on Eastern Maine Community College
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University Of Maine At Augusta placed #6 among Healthcare schools in Maine. Based in Augusta, ME, University Of Maine At Augusta is a public institution. University Of Maine At Augusta posts a six-year graduation rate of 26%. In-state tuition and fees average $8,888, compared with $22,178 for out-of-state students. University Of Maine At Augusta Healthcare students take on a median of $29,313 in debt. Get the full University Of Maine At Augusta report
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Saint Josephs College Of Maine did well this year, earning the #7 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Standish, ME. Saint Josephs College Of Maine posts a six-year graduation rate of 66%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $44,420. Students borrow a median of $26,625 to complete their Healthcare program here. Get the full Saint Josephs College Of Maine report
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Northern Maine Community College did well this year, earning the #8 position. Northern Maine Community College is a public school based in Presque Isle, ME. In-state tuition and fees average $4,156, compared with $7,036 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,013 to complete their Healthcare program here. Get the full Northern Maine Community College report
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University Of Maine ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Set in Orono, ME, University Of Maine is a public institution. University Of Maine graduates 55% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,326, with out-of-state students paying around $36,756. University Of Maine Healthcare students take on a median of $25,984 in debt. See the full University Of Maine profile
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Southern Maine Community College placed #10 among Healthcare schools in Maine. Set in South Portland, ME, Southern Maine Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,156, while out-of-state students pay about $7,036. Southern Maine Community College Healthcare students take on a median of $13,869 in debt. Read more about Southern Maine Community College
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University Of Southern Maine ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. This public school is set in Portland, ME. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $12,090 in tuition and fees, compared with $29,940 for out-of-state students. Typical Healthcare student debt is $23,593. Get the full University Of Southern Maine report
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Central Maine Community College landed the #12 spot in Maine this year. This public school is set in Auburn, ME. Students from in state pay about $4,140 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,020. The median Healthcare program debt is $14,700. See the full Central Maine Community College profile
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Colby College
Colby College came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Read more about Colby College
Request InformationMaine College Of Art landed the #15 spot in Maine this year. Read the full report on Maine College Of Art
Request InformationMaine Media College did well this year, earning the #16 position. Read the full report on Maine Media College
Request InformationUniversity Of Maine At Fort Kent came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Get the full University Of Maine At Fort Kent report
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Thomas College
Thomas College did well this year, earning the #18 position. See the full Thomas College profile
Request InformationSpa Tech Institute Westbrook placed #19 among Healthcare schools in Maine. Get the full Spa Tech Institute Westbrook report
Request InformationCollege Of The Atlantic ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. See the full College Of The Atlantic profile
Request InformationKennebec Valley Community College did well this year, earning the #21 position. Get the full Kennebec Valley Community College report
Request InformationMaine Maritime Academy came in at #22 in this year's ranking. See the full Maine Maritime Academy profile
Request InformationUniversity Of Maine At Farmington did well this year, earning the #23 position. More on University Of Maine At Farmington
Request InformationInstitute For Doctoral Studies In The Visual Arts ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Get the full Institute For Doctoral Studies In The Visual Arts report
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Bates College
Bates College landed the #25 spot in Maine this year. More on Bates College
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These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Central Maine Medical Center College Of Nursing And Health Professions did well this year, earning the #26 position. See the full Central Maine Medical Center College Of Nursing And Health Professions profile
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Bowdoin College
Bowdoin College came in at #27 in this year's ranking. More on Bowdoin College
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Unity College
Unity College ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Read the full report on Unity College
Request InformationWashington County Community College placed #29 among Healthcare schools in Maine. Read the full report on Washington County Community College
Request InformationEmpire Beauty School Maine placed #30 among Healthcare schools in Maine. Read the full report on Empire Beauty School Maine
Request InformationUniversity Of Maine System Central Office landed the #31 spot in Maine this year. Read the full report on University Of Maine System Central Office
Request InformationNortheast Technical Institute landed the #32 spot in Maine this year. Read the full report on Northeast Technical Institute
Request InformationThe Landing School came in at #33 in this year's ranking. See the full The Landing School profile
Request InformationYork County Community College ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Read more about York County Community College
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Healthcare Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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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