by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. College Factual has developed its Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Maine ranking as one thing you can use to help make this decision. The amount of financial aid you could receive at various schools, including some with high sticker prices, may surprise you.
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We analyzed 11 schools across Maine to determine which have the best value Associate Degree programs. Instead of depending on subjective information to rank the best value schools, we focus on objective factors in our analysis. In the next few paragraphs, we'll talk a little about what we use in our analysis and why.
When determining the value of a school in our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Maine ranking, we first look at its average net price, which is defined as the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that the student receives. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
Find out more about our best value ranking methodology.
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If you know what major you want to study, check out our list of the best value schools by major. If you're interested in other degree levels, you can view one of the lists below.
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Our analysis found University of Maine at Presque Isle to be the best value (with aid) school for associate degrees in Maine in this year’s ranking. Located in Presque Isle, Maine, the school is a small public institution.
University of Maine at Presque Isle has the honor of being ranked #4 in Maine for overall quality on top of being a good value. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $9,190.
A rank of #2 on our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Maine list means Central Maine Community College is a great place for students working on their degree. Auburn, Maine is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Central Maine Community College is ranked #7 for quality in the state of Maine. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $8,396 a year.
A rank of #3 on our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Maine list means Southern Maine Community College is a great place for students working on their degree. This medium-sized public school is located in South Portland, Maine.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Southern Maine Community College is ranked #5 for quality in the state of Maine. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $10,245 a year.
Out of the 11 associate degree schools in Maine that were part of this year’s ranking, York County Community College landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Wells, Maine, the school is a small public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, York County Community College is ranked #6 for quality in the state of Maine. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $11,071.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Maine. It ranked #5 on our 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Maine list. UMaine is a public institution located in Orono, Maine.
Not only is University of Maine a great value, but it is also ranked #2 in Maine for overall quality. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $17,146 a year.
With a ranking of #6, Northern Maine Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Maine list. Northern Maine Community College is a small public school located in Presque Isle, Maine.
Not only is Northern Maine Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #9 in Maine for overall quality. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $9,327.
University of Maine at Augusta did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Maine ranking, coming in at #7. This small public school is located in Augusta, Maine.
Not only is University of Maine at Augusta a great value, but it is also ranked #8 in Maine for overall quality. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $10,619 a year.
Eastern Maine Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Maine list. Eastern Maine Community College is located in Bangor, Maine and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Eastern Maine Community College has the honor of being ranked #10 in Maine for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $10,843 a year.
Maine Maritime Academy landed the #9 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Maine ranking. Castine, Maine is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Maine Maritime Academy a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in Maine for overall quality. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $21,421 a year.
Husson University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Maine ranking. Husson University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Bangor, Maine.
Not only is Husson University a great value, but it is also ranked #3 in Maine for overall quality. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $20,197 a year.
With a ranking of #11, Beal College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Maine list. Bangor, Maine is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private for-profit school.
Beal College has the honor of being ranked #11 in Maine for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $18,561 a year.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 11 schools only.
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