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2027 Best Value Secondary Education Schools in Maine

8 Colleges in the United States
$26,498 Avg Student Debt
$47,421 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Secondary Education Badge [Secondary Education](/majors/education/teacher-education-development-levels-methods/secondary-education/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong secondary education education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for secondary education students.

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2027 Best Value Secondary Education Schools in Maine

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in secondary education, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Secondary Education Schools

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Our analysis ranked University Of Maine At Presque Isle the best value for a degree in secondary education in Maine. University Of Maine At Presque Isle is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Presque Isle. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,402, compared with $14,862 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,434 to complete the secondary education program here. Soon after graduation, secondary education degree recipients from University Of Maine At Presque Isle generally make around $41,148. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Maine At Presque Isle admits about 100% of applicants.

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University Of Maine At Augusta came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value secondary education schools. Located in the town of Augusta, University Of Maine At Augusta is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,888, with out-of-state students paying around $22,178. Students borrow a median of $29,313 to complete the secondary education program here. Soon after graduation, secondary education degree recipients from University Of Maine At Augusta generally make around $45,574. That is a strong return on a $29,313 median debt.

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Students looking for strong value in secondary education will find it at University Of Maine At Farmington, which ranked #3. Set in the rural area of Farmington, University Of Maine At Farmington is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,308 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $23,878. Students borrow a median of $26,094 to complete the secondary education program here. Soon after graduation, secondary education degree recipients from University Of Maine At Farmington generally make around $38,835. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Maine is a great value for students pursuing a degree in secondary education, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Orono, University Of Maine is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $13,326, with out-of-state students paying around $36,756. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the secondary education program here. Soon after graduation, secondary education degree recipients from University Of Maine generally make around $38,924. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.

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Thomas College
Waterville, ME

Students looking for strong value in secondary education will find it at Thomas College, which ranked #5. Thomas College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Waterville. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $31,824. Secondary Education graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career secondary education graduates make about $38,994. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Thomas College admits about 96% of applicants.

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Husson University
Bangor, ME

Husson University came in at #6 for value in secondary education this year. Located in the city of Bangor, Husson University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,304. Secondary Education graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Secondary Education graduates of Husson University earn a median of $40,485 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.

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Saint Josephs College Of Maine placed #7 among the best values for secondary education. Saint Josephs College Of Maine is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Standish. Students from in state pay about $44,420 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for secondary education graduates is $27,000. Early-career secondary education graduates make about $67,463. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 84%.

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University Of New England earned the #8 position for value in secondary education this year. Set in the suburb of Biddeford, University Of New England is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $44,210 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for secondary education graduates is $25,142. Secondary Education graduates of University Of New England earn a median of $68,490 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 92%.

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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 · 8 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.

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