2027 Best Value Exercise Science Schools in Maine
[Exercise Science](/majors/parks-recreation-fitness/health-and-physical-education/exercise-science/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value exercise science schools.
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2027 Best Value Exercise Science Schools in Maine
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the exercise science degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Exercise Science Schools
University Of Southern Maine tops our 2027 list of the best value exercise science schools in Maine. Located in the city of Portland, University Of Southern Maine is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,090, while out-of-state students pay about $29,940. Exercise Science graduates carry a median of $25,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from University Of Southern Maine generally make around $29,478. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 79%.
Husson University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in exercise science, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Bangor, Husson University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $23,304 in tuition and fees. Exercise Science graduates carry a median of $28,769 in student loans. Exercise Science graduates of Husson University earn a median of $37,993 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $28,769 median debt. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Saint Josephs College Of Maine earned it the #3 place for exercise science. Saint Josephs College Of Maine is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Standish. In-state tuition and fees average $44,420. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the exercise science program here. Exercise Science graduates of Saint Josephs College Of Maine earn a median of $35,341 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Saint Josephs College Of Maine admits about 84% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in exercise science will find it at University Of New England, which ranked #4. University Of New England is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Biddeford. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $44,210. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the exercise science program here. Exercise Science graduates of University Of New England earn a median of $31,749 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. 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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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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