Ranking

Best Computer Science Colleges in Maine 2026

York County Community College leads this ROI ranking with a A+ value grade and a 19.09 ROI score. EduGradify ranks 9 colleges here by earnings against net price.

9 Maine colleges offering Computer Science, ranked by EduGradify value grade.

Schools ranked: 9
Cheapest net price: $5,875
Top earnings 10y: $82,735
Public / Private: 6 / 3

York County Community College

A+

Wells, ME · Public

ROI score: 19.09
Net price: $5,875
Earnings 10y: $44,873
Acceptance: Open / not reported

Bowdoin College

Brunswick, ME · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 14.37
Net price: $14,398
Earnings 10y: $82,735
Acceptance: 7.1%

Colby College

Waterville, ME · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 11.71
Net price: $17,180
Earnings 10y: $80,490
Acceptance: 7.1%

Eastern Maine Community College

Bangor, ME · Public

ROI score: 11.68
Net price: $8,928
Earnings 10y: $41,704
Acceptance: Open / not reported

Southern Maine Community College

South Portland, ME · Public

ROI score: 9.39
Net price: $11,086
Earnings 10y: $41,661
Acceptance: Open / not reported

University of Southern Maine

Portland, ME · Public

ROI score: 9.19
Net price: $13,596
Earnings 10y: $49,958
Acceptance: 79.2%

University of Maine

Orono, ME · Public

ROI score: 6.95
Net price: $17,510
Earnings 10y: $48,653
Acceptance: 96.6%

University of Maine at Farmington

Farmington, ME · Public

ROI score: 6.59
Net price: $16,857
Earnings 10y: $44,433
Acceptance: 96.7%

Thomas College

Waterville, ME · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 5.96
Net price: $18,885
Earnings 10y: $44,991
Acceptance: 96.3%

How we picked this list

This list starts with Maine schools with positive Computer Science program-share evidence, then sorts by EduGradify's school-wide ROI proxy: ten-year median earnings weighed against average net price. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 10.55 (6 public, 3 private).

Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.

FAQ

Who leads this ranking?

York County Community College in Wells, ME tops this ranking. EduGradify value grade is A+.

How does EduGradify pick this list?

We rank this set by roi score using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.

How many Maine colleges are in this list?

9 Maine colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.

What does net price mean here?

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.

Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?

Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.