2027 Best Value Finance Schools in Maine
[Finance](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/finance-financial-management/finance/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong finance education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value finance schools.
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2027 Best Value Finance Schools in Maine
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in finance, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Finance Schools
Our analysis ranked University Of Southern Maine the best value for a degree in finance in Maine. Located in the city of Portland, University Of Southern Maine is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $12,090 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $29,940. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete the finance program here. Soon after graduation, finance degree recipients from University Of Southern Maine generally make around $47,393. Set against $20,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Southern Maine admits about 79% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in finance 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, compared with $36,756 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for finance graduates is $24,520. Finance graduates of University Of Maine earn a median of $52,876 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 97%.
Thomas College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in finance, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the town of Waterville, Thomas College is a small private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $31,824. Students borrow a median of $26,530 to complete the finance program here. Soon after graduation, finance degree recipients from Thomas College generally make around $42,732. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Thomas College admits about 96% of applicants.
A rank of #4 makes Husson University one of the best values for finance. Located in the city of Bangor, Husson University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $23,304. Typical student debt for finance graduates is $27,735. Early-career finance graduates make about $52,868. Set against $27,735 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Husson University admits about 81% of applicants.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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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