2027 Best Value Information Technology Schools in Maine
[Information Technology](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-information-systems-cis/information-technology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools to find the best return on investment for information technology students.
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2027 Best Value Information Technology Schools in Maine
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in information technology, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is University Of Maine At Augusta, our #1 best value for information technology in Maine. Located in the town of Augusta, University Of Maine At Augusta is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,888, compared with $22,178 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $29,786 to complete the information technology program here. Information Technology graduates of University Of Maine At Augusta earn a median of $49,843 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $29,786 median debt.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Maine one of the best values for information technology. 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, while out-of-state students pay about $36,756. Students borrow a median of $25,984 to complete the information technology program here. Soon after graduation, information technology degree recipients from University Of Maine generally make around $47,975. Set against $25,984 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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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