2026 Best Teaching Schools in Maine
Looking for the best Teaching degree programs in Maine? We have ranked 34 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Teaching Degree Search evaluated 31 schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Teaching Degree Schools in Maine
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Leading the list is University Of New England, our #1 Teaching school in Maine. University Of New England is a private not-for-profit school based in Biddeford, ME. University Of New England graduates 70% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $44,210 in tuition and fees. University Of New England Teaching students take on a median of $26,838 in debt. More on University Of New England
You'll be in good company at Saint Josephs College Of Maine, which ranked #2 this year. Set in Standish, ME, Saint Josephs College Of Maine is a private not-for-profit institution. About 66% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $44,420. Students borrow a median of $26,625 to complete their Teaching program here. More on Saint Josephs College Of Maine
University Of Maine At Farmington came in at #3 on this year's Teaching ranking in Maine. This public school is set in Farmington, ME. University Of Maine At Farmington graduates 52% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,308, compared with $23,878 for out-of-state students. Typical Teaching student debt is $25,703. More on University Of Maine At Farmington
University Of Maine came in at #4 on this year's Teaching ranking in Maine. Located in Orono, ME, University Of Maine is a public institution. About 55% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $13,326 in tuition and fees, compared with $36,756 for out-of-state students. Typical Teaching student debt is $25,984. Read more about University Of Maine
The strong Teaching programs at University Of Southern Maine earned it the #5 place in Maine. Based in Portland, ME, University Of Southern Maine is a public institution. About 40% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $12,090, while out-of-state students pay about $29,940. Graduates carry a median of $23,593 in student loans. Read more about University Of Southern Maine
The Landing School came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Get the full The Landing School report
Thomas College landed the #7 spot in Maine this year. Read the full report on Thomas College
Maine Media College placed #8 among Teaching schools in Maine. Read more about Maine Media College
Southern Maine Community College landed the #9 spot in Maine this year. Read more about Southern Maine Community College
Colby College
Colby College landed the #10 spot in Maine this year. Read the full report on Colby College
Northeast Technical Institute landed the #11 spot in Maine this year. See the full Northeast Technical Institute profile
Capilo School Of Hair Design placed #12 among Teaching schools in Maine. Get the full Capilo School Of Hair Design report
Unity College
Unity College landed the #13 spot in Maine this year. Read the full report on Unity College
Bates College
Bates College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. More on Bates College
Maine College Of Art landed the #15 spot in Maine this year. Read more about Maine College Of Art
Central Maine Medical Center College Of Nursing And Health Professions did well this year, earning the #16 position. More on Central Maine Medical Center College Of Nursing And Health Professions
University Of Maine At Fort Kent placed #17 among Teaching schools in Maine. Read the full report on University Of Maine At Fort Kent
York County Community College placed #18 among Teaching schools in Maine. See the full York County Community College profile
University Of Maine System Central Office ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Read the full report on University Of Maine System Central Office
Institute For Doctoral Studies In The Visual Arts ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Read the full report on Institute For Doctoral Studies In The Visual Arts
University Of Maine At Augusta did well this year, earning the #21 position. See the full University Of Maine At Augusta profile
Bowdoin College
Bowdoin College came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Read more about Bowdoin College
Eastern Maine Community College landed the #24 spot in Maine this year. Read the full report on Eastern Maine Community College
College Of The Atlantic did well this year, earning the #25 position. Read more about College Of The Atlantic
Rest of the Top 15% Best Teaching Degree Schools in Maine
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Kennebec Valley Community College did well this year, earning the #26 position. Read the full report on Kennebec Valley Community College
Husson University ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Read the full report on Husson University
Washington County Community College landed the #28 spot in Maine this year. Read more about Washington County Community College
Northern Maine Community College ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. See the full Northern Maine Community College profile
Maine Maritime Academy landed the #30 spot in Maine this year. More on Maine Maritime Academy
University Of Maine At Presque Isle did well this year, earning the #31 position. Get the full University Of Maine At Presque Isle report
Empire Beauty School Maine placed #32 among Teaching schools in Maine. See the full Empire Beauty School Maine profile
Central Maine Community College placed #33 among Teaching schools in Maine. Get the full Central Maine Community College report
Spa Tech Institute Westbrook ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. More on Spa Tech Institute Westbrook
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Teaching Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 31 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 34 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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