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2023 Best Healthcare Schools in Maine

12 Schools Ranked
$43,061 Average Earnings
$25,510 Avg Student Debt

With all the healthcare programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamp that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Best Healthcare Schools in Maine ranking. This report analyzed 12 schools in Maine to see which ones offered the best programs for healthcare students.

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Top Healthcare Schools in Maine

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

University of Maine at Presque Isle

Presque Isle, Maine
$37,478 Average Earnings
$24,100 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found University of Maine at Presque Isle to be the best school for healthcare students in Maine.

Degree recipients from UMPI accumulate an average of $24,100 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from UMPI, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $37,478 during the early years of their career.

Full University of Maine at Presque Isle Report

#2

Beal College

Bangor, Maine
$35,440 Average Earnings
$19,603 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Beal College is a great place for healthcare students.

On average, students take out $19,603 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Beal College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,440 during the early years of their career.

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#3

Husson University

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

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Husson University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Healthcare Schools in Maine list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,063 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $204.After graduating from Husson, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $48,847 during the early years of their career.

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#4

University of New England

Biddeford, Maine
$61,270 Average Earnings
$26,205 Avg Student Debt

The excellent programs at University of New England helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best healthcare schools in Maine.

Degree recipients from UNE accumulate an average of $26,205 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $493, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, UNE graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $61,270 during the early year of their career.

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

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Eastern Maine Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Healthcare Schools in Maine list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,881 in student loans.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.

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

University of Maine at Augusta landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best healthcare programs.

On average, students take out $28,948 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, UMA graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $36,249 during the early year of their career.

Full University of Maine at Augusta Report

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

Saint Joseph’s College of Maine ranked #7 on this year’s Best Healthcare Schools in Maine list.

Degree recipients from Saint Joseph’s Maine accumulate an average of $23,622 in student debt by the time they complete 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. Once they receive their degree, Saint Joseph’s Maine graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $58,620 during the early year of their career.

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#8

Northern Maine Community College

Presque Isle, Maine
$35,991 Average Earnings
$15,253 Avg Student Debt

Northern Maine Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students. It came in at #8 on the list.

Degree recipients from Northern Maine Community College accumulate an average of $15,253 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Northern Maine Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,991 during the early years of their career.

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#9

University of Maine

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

University of Maine did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students. It came in at #9 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,711 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $153, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UMaine graduates make an average of $40,242 annually.

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#10

Southern Maine Community College

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

Southern Maine Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students. It came in at #10 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,187 in student loans. During the early years of their career, SMCC graduates make an average of $35,919 annually.

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#11

University of Southern Maine

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

University of Southern Maine ranked #11 on this year’s Best Healthcare Schools in Maine list.

Degree recipients from University of Southern Maine accumulate an average of $24,922 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, University of Southern Maine graduates make an average of $42,906 annually.

Full University of Southern Maine Report

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

Central Maine Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students. It came in at #12 on the list.

Degree recipients from Central Maine Technical College accumulate an average of $17,306 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Central Maine Technical College graduates make an average of $37,625 annually.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 12 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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