2027 Best Value Health Sciences & Services Schools in Maine
[Health Sciences & Services](/majors/health-care-professions/health-services-sciences/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong health sciences & services education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for health sciences & services students.
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2027 Best Value Health Sciences & Services Schools in Maine
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the health sciences & services degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Health Sciences & Services Schools
Our analysis ranked Kennebec Valley Community College the best value for a degree in health sciences & services in Maine. Kennebec Valley Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Fairfield. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,156, with out-of-state students paying around $7,036. Students borrow a median of $16,165 to complete the health sciences & services program here. Health Sciences & Services graduates of Kennebec Valley Community College earn a median of $43,896 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Washington County Community College earned it the #2 place for health sciences & services. Set in the rural area of Calais, Washington County Community College is a small public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,156, compared with $7,036 for out-of-state students. Graduates go on to earn a median of $34,407 ten years after entry.
Southern Maine Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in health sciences & services, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of South Portland, Southern Maine Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,156, with out-of-state students paying around $7,036. Students borrow a median of $15,750 to complete the health sciences & services program here. Health Sciences & Services graduates of Southern Maine Community College earn a median of $39,347 early in their careers. Set against $15,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Maine At Farmington earned it the #4 place for health sciences & services. Set in the rural area of Farmington, University Of Maine At Farmington is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,308, while out-of-state students pay about $23,878. Students borrow a median of $25,703 to complete the health sciences & services program here. Early-career health sciences & services graduates make about $35,414. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Maine At Farmington admits about 97% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Husson University earned it the #5 place for health sciences & services. Located in the city of Bangor, Husson University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,304. Typical student debt for health sciences & services graduates is $27,000. Health Sciences & Services graduates of Husson University earn a median of $40,361 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Husson University admits about 81% of applicants.
University Of New England ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value health sciences & services schools. Located in the suburb of Biddeford, University Of New England is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $44,210. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the health sciences & services program here. Health Sciences & Services graduates of University Of New England earn a median of $30,169 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
