2026 Best Graduate Degrees Schools in Maine
Looking for the best Graduate Degrees degree programs in Maine? Our ranking highlights 34 institutions 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 arm you with the information you need, Grad Degree evaluated 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 Graduate Degrees Degree Schools in Maine
Here are the top-ranked schools:
No school ranked higher than University Of New England this year in Maine. University Of New England is a private not-for-profit school based in Biddeford, ME. University Of New England graduates 70% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $44,210. The median Graduate Degrees program debt is $26,838. Get the full University Of New England report
Saint Josephs College Of Maine came in at #2 on this year's Graduate Degrees ranking in Maine. This private not-for-profit school is set in Standish, ME. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $44,420. Graduates carry a median of $26,625 in student loans. Get the full Saint Josephs College Of Maine report
You'll be in good company at Husson University, which ranked #3 this year. Husson University is a private not-for-profit school based in Bangor, ME. The six-year graduation rate is 59%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,304. Graduates carry a median of $27,735 in student loans. Read the full report on Husson University
You'll be in good company at University Of Maine, which ranked #4 this year. Based in Orono, ME, University Of Maine is a public institution. About 55% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $13,326 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $36,756. Students borrow a median of $25,984 to complete their Graduate Degrees program here. Get the full University Of Maine report
You'll be in good company at University Of Maine At Farmington, which ranked #5 this year. Set in Farmington, ME, University Of Maine At Farmington is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,308, while out-of-state students pay about $23,878. Typical Graduate Degrees student debt is $25,703. See the full University Of Maine At Farmington profile
University Of Southern Maine did well this year, earning the #6 position. University Of Southern Maine is a public school based 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. Students borrow a median of $23,593 to complete their Graduate Degrees program here. Read the full report on University Of Southern Maine
Thomas College came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Based in Waterville, ME, Thomas College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $31,824. Students borrow a median of $26,530 to complete their Graduate Degrees program here. Read more about Thomas College
Maine College Of Art landed the #8 spot in Maine this year. Read more about Maine College Of Art
Central Maine Medical Center College Of Nursing And Health Professions ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Graduate Degrees schools. Read the full report on Central Maine Medical Center College Of Nursing And Health Professions
Maine Media College landed the #10 spot in Maine this year. Read more about Maine Media College
Capilo School Of Hair Design landed the #11 spot in Maine this year. Read more about Capilo School Of Hair Design
Maine Maritime Academy landed the #12 spot in Maine this year. Read the full report on Maine Maritime Academy
Spa Tech Institute Westbrook landed the #13 spot in Maine this year. More on Spa Tech Institute Westbrook
Beal College
Beal College did well this year, earning the #14 position. See the full Beal College profile
Bowdoin College
Bowdoin College landed the #15 spot in Maine this year. Read the full report on Bowdoin College
Kennebec Valley Community College landed the #16 spot in Maine this year. See the full Kennebec Valley Community College profile
Northeast Technical Institute landed the #17 spot in Maine this year. More on Northeast Technical Institute
Empire Beauty School Maine came in at #18 in this year's ranking. Read more about Empire Beauty School Maine
The Landing School came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Read more about The Landing School
University Of Maine System Central Office placed #20 among Graduate Degrees schools in Maine. Get the full University Of Maine System Central Office report
College Of The Atlantic ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Graduate Degrees schools. Read more about College Of The Atlantic
Eastern Maine Community College landed the #22 spot in Maine this year. See the full Eastern Maine Community College profile
Central Maine Community College came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Get the full Central Maine Community College report
York County Community College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Graduate Degrees schools. See the full York County Community College profile
University Of Maine At Fort Kent ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Graduate Degrees schools. Read more about University Of Maine At Fort Kent
Rest of the Top 15% Best Graduate Degrees Degree Schools in Maine
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Northern Maine Community College came in at #27 in this year's ranking. See the full Northern Maine Community College profile
University Of Maine At Presque Isle placed #29 among Graduate Degrees schools in Maine. Read the full report on University Of Maine At Presque Isle
Washington County Community College landed the #30 spot in Maine this year. Read more about Washington County Community College
University Of Maine At Augusta landed the #31 spot in Maine this year. Read more about University Of Maine At Augusta
Unity College
Unity College ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Graduate Degrees schools. More on Unity College
Institute For Doctoral Studies In The Visual Arts placed #33 among Graduate Degrees schools in Maine. See the full Institute For Doctoral Studies In The Visual Arts profile
Southern Maine Community College came in at #34 in this year's ranking. More on Southern Maine Community College
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Grad Degree (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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