2027 Best Value Engineering Schools in Maine
[Engineering](/majors/engineering/) 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.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value engineering schools.
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2027 Best Value Engineering Schools in Maine
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in engineering, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Engineering Schools
University Of Southern Maine earned the #1 spot for value among engineering schools 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 $35,731 to complete the engineering program here. Engineering graduates of University Of Southern Maine earn a median of $71,307 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 79%.
University Of Maine is a great value for students pursuing a degree in engineering, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Orono, University Of Maine is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,326, while out-of-state students pay about $36,756. Students borrow a median of $25,815 to complete the engineering program here. Engineering graduates of University Of Maine earn a median of $68,967 early in their careers. Set against $25,815 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 97%.
Maine Maritime Academy came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value engineering schools. Set in the rural area of Castine, Maine Maritime Academy is a small public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,158, while out-of-state students pay about $31,102. Engineering graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Engineering graduates of Maine Maritime Academy earn a median of $108,130 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 54%.
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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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