2027 Best Value Project Management Schools in Maine
[Project Management](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/business-administration-and-management/project-management/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for project management students.
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2027 Best Value Project Management Schools in Maine
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in project management, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Project Management Schools
Our analysis ranked University Of Maine At Presque Isle the best value for a degree in project management in Maine. Located in the rural area of Presque Isle, University Of Maine At Presque Isle is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $9,402 in tuition and fees, compared with $14,862 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for project management graduates is $22,118. Soon after graduation, project management degree recipients from University Of Maine At Presque Isle generally make around $43,902. Set against $22,118 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 100%.
Students looking for strong value in project management will find it at University Of Maine, which ranked #2. University Of Maine is a large public school located in the suburb of Orono. Students from in state pay about $13,326 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $36,756. Typical student debt for project management graduates is $27,000. Project Management graduates of University Of Maine earn a median of $47,975 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. University Of Maine admits about 97% of applicants.
A rank of #3 makes Thomas College one of the best values for project management. Located in the town of Waterville, Thomas College is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $31,824. Project Management graduates carry a median of $23,707 in student loans. Soon after graduation, project management degree recipients from Thomas College generally make around $49,364. That is a strong return on a $23,707 median debt. The acceptance rate is 96%.
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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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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).
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