Best ROI Colleges in Maine
Looking for value in Maine? Start here. We ranked these colleges by ROI - earnings premium (30%), payback period (25%), debt-to-earnings (20%), completion rate (15%), and loan repayment (10%) - all from U.S. Department of Education data, with no prestige guesswork in the mix.
10 schools ranked
Data: 2024-25 College Scorecard release
| # | School | ROI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colby College Waterville, ME | 94 |
| 2 | Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME | 92 |
| 3 | Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME | 84 |
| 4 | Bates College Lewiston, ME | 82 |
| 5 | University of Maine at Fort Kent Fort Kent, ME | 64 |
| 6 | Saint Joseph's College of Maine Standish, ME | 56 |
| 7 | University of Southern Maine Portland, ME | 52 |
| 8 | University of New England Biddeford, ME | 46 |
| 9 | University of Maine Orono, ME | 43 |
| 10 | University of Maine at Presque Isle Presque Isle, ME | 39 |
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How We Rank
Rankings are based on our ROI score (0-100), which weights five quantifiable factors: Earnings Premium (30%), Payback Period (25%), Debt-to-Earnings (20%), Completion Rate (15%), and Loan Repayment (10%). All data comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. No subjective criteria are used.
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