2027 Best Value Computer Science Schools in Maine
[Computer Science](/majors/computer-information-sciences/computer-science/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong computer science education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for computer science students.
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2027 Best Value Computer Science Schools in Maine
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the computer science degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Computer Science Schools
Southern Maine Community College earned the #1 spot for value among computer science schools in Maine. Set in the city of South Portland, Southern Maine Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,156 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,036 for out-of-state students. Computer Science graduates carry a median of $13,869 in student loans. Computer Science 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 #2 makes Bowdoin College one of the best values for computer science. Bowdoin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Brunswick. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,832. Students borrow a median of $20,658 to complete the computer science program here. Early-career computer science graduates make about $58,938. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 7%.
University Of Southern Maine is a great value for students pursuing a degree in computer science, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Portland, University Of Southern Maine is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,090 in tuition and fees, compared with $29,940 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for computer science graduates is $20,387. Computer Science graduates of University Of Southern Maine earn a median of $67,956 early in their careers. Set against $20,387 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.
Colby College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in computer science, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the town of Waterville, Colby College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $69,600 in tuition and fees. Computer Science graduates carry a median of $22,016 in student loans. Computer Science graduates of Colby College earn a median of $46,772 early in their careers. Set against $22,016 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 7%.
Students looking for strong value in computer science will find it at University Of Maine, which ranked #5. 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. Computer Science graduates carry a median of $26,209 in student loans. Soon after graduation, computer science degree recipients from University Of Maine generally make around $77,046. Set against $26,209 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Maine admits about 97% of applicants.
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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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 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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