2027 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Maine
[Biological & Biomedical Sciences](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools to find the best return on investment for biological & biomedical sciences students.
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2027 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Maine
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in biological & biomedical sciences, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools
Kennebec Valley Community College tops our 2027 list of the best value biological & biomedical sciences schools in Maine. Located in the town of Fairfield, Kennebec Valley Community College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,156, compared with $7,036 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,165 to complete the biological & biomedical sciences program here. Early-career biological & biomedical sciences graduates make about $43,896. Set against $16,165 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Bowdoin College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in biological & biomedical sciences, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the town of Brunswick, Bowdoin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $67,832 in tuition and fees. Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from Bowdoin College generally make around $43,373. That is a strong return on a $19,500 median debt. Roughly 7% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in biological & biomedical sciences will find it at Southern Maine Community College, which ranked #3. Set in the city of South Portland, Southern Maine Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,156, with out-of-state students paying around $7,036. Typical student debt for biological & biomedical sciences graduates is $13,869. Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates of Southern Maine Community College earn a median of $41,328 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $13,869 median debt.
A rank of #4 makes University Of Southern Maine one of the best values for biological & biomedical sciences. Located in the city of Portland, University Of Southern Maine is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,090, while out-of-state students pay about $29,940. Typical student debt for biological & biomedical sciences graduates is $25,125. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from University Of Southern Maine generally make around $43,722. Set against $25,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 79%.
Colby College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value biological & biomedical sciences schools. Set in the town of Waterville, Colby College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $69,600. Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates carry a median of $22,016 in student loans. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from Colby College generally make around $43,597. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 7%.
University Of Maine At Augusta earned the #6 position for value in biological & biomedical sciences this year. Set in the town of Augusta, University Of Maine At Augusta is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,888 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $22,178. Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates carry a median of $29,313 in student loans. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from University Of Maine At Augusta generally make around $45,574. That is a strong return on a $29,313 median debt.
University Of Maine At Farmington came in at #7 for value in biological & biomedical sciences this year. University Of Maine At Farmington is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Farmington. In-state tuition and fees average $11,308, with out-of-state students paying around $23,878. Typical student debt for biological & biomedical sciences graduates is $27,000. Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates of University Of Maine At Farmington earn a median of $33,300 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 97%.
University Of Maine ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value biological & biomedical sciences schools. Set in the suburb of Orono, University Of Maine is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,326, compared with $36,756 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for biological & biomedical sciences graduates is $26,900. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from University Of Maine generally make around $34,906. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 97%.
Unity College earned the #9 position for value in biological & biomedical sciences this year. Unity College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of New Gloucester. In-state tuition and fees average $12,640. Typical student debt for biological & biomedical sciences graduates is $27,250. Soon after graduation, biological & biomedical sciences degree recipients from Unity College generally make around $36,144. Set against $27,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Bates College placed #10 among the best values for biological & biomedical sciences. Set in the city of Lewiston, Bates College is a small private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $66,590. Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates carry a median of $12,850 in student loans. Early-career biological & biomedical sciences graduates make about $30,613. Set against $12,850 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 13% of applicants are accepted.
University Of New England landed the #11 spot for biological & biomedical sciences value this year. Located in the suburb of Biddeford, University Of New England is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $44,210 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the biological & biomedical sciences program here. Early-career biological & biomedical sciences graduates make about $29,901. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 11 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 11 ranked schools only.
- 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
