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2026 Best Health Professions Schools in Maine

13 Colleges in the United States
3,186 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$63,400 Avg Early-Career Salary

Health Professions programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 22 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for health professions students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Health Professions in Maine

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall health professions education in Maine.

Top Schools in Health Professions

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Our analysis ranked University Of New England the best school in the country for a degree in health professions. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Biddeford. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of New England awarded about 747 health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Health Professions graduates of University Of New England earn a median of $112,071 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in health professions from University Of New England

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Saint Josephs College Of Maine is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in health professions, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the rural area of Standish, Saint Josephs College Of Maine is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. There were roughly 219 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Saint Josephs College Of Maine in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health professions program make about $91,319 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,934 to complete this degree. Get the full health professions details for Saint Josephs College Of Maine

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Southern Maine Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in health professions, ranking #3. Set in the city of South Portland, Southern Maine Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Southern Maine Community College awarded about 221 health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health professions program make about $63,778 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,029. See the full health professions program report for Southern Maine Community College

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University Of Maine At Fort Kent is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in health professions, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the rural area of Fort Kent, University Of Maine At Fort Kent is a small public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 34%. There were roughly 155 health professions students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maine At Fort Kent in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health professions program make about $71,551 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $30,447 to complete this degree. Get the full health professions details for University Of Maine At Fort Kent

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Husson University
Bangor, ME

Husson University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in health professions, ranking #5. Husson University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bangor. Husson University graduates 59% of students within six years. About 260 health professions degrees were awarded at Husson University in the most recent year. Students who receive their health professions degree from Husson University earn around $90,168 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,362. Read more about the health professions program at Husson University

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Kennebec Valley Community College placed #6 among the best health professions schools. Kennebec Valley Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Fairfield. About 187 health professions degrees were awarded at Kennebec Valley Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from Kennebec Valley Community College generally make around $54,915. Typical student debt for the program is $22,670. See the full health professions program report for Kennebec Valley Community College

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University Of Southern Maine landed the #7 spot for health professions this year. University Of Southern Maine is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Portland. University Of Southern Maine graduates 40% of students within six years. University Of Southern Maine awarded about 383 health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health professions degree from University Of Southern Maine earn around $72,903 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,948 to complete this degree. See the full health professions program report for University Of Southern Maine

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University Of Maine earned the #8 position for health professions this year. Located in the suburb of Orono, University Of Maine is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. There were roughly 138 health professions students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maine in the most recent data year. Health Professions graduates of University Of Maine earn a median of $90,490 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the health professions program at University Of Maine

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Central Maine Medical Center College Of Nursing And Health Professions placed #9 among the best health professions schools. Located in the city of Lewiston, Central Maine Medical Center College Of Nursing And Health Professions is a small private not-for-profit university. There were roughly 99 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Central Maine Medical Center College Of Nursing And Health Professions in the most recent data year. Health Professions graduates of Central Maine Medical Center College Of Nursing And Health Professions earn a median of $65,445 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,688. Read more about the health professions program at Central Maine Medical Center College Of Nursing And Health Professions

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Central Maine Community College came in at #10 for health professions this year. Set in the city of Auburn, Central Maine Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Central Maine Community College awarded about 61 health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from Central Maine Community College generally make around $66,734. Students borrow a median of $23,724 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in health professions from Central Maine Community College

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Northern Maine Community College placed #11 among the best health professions schools. Located in the town of Presque Isle, Northern Maine Community College is a small public university. About 84 health professions degrees were awarded at Northern Maine Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their health professions degree from Northern Maine Community College earn around $66,455 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,750 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in health professions from Northern Maine Community College

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Washington County Community College came in at #12 for health professions this year. Washington County Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Calais. Washington County Community College awarded about 32 health professions degrees in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in health professions from Washington County Community College

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Eastern Maine Community College placed #13 among the best health professions schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Bangor. About 80 health professions degrees were awarded at Eastern Maine Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from Eastern Maine Community College generally make around $60,453. Eastern Maine Community College graduates carry a median of $23,523 in student loans. More information about a degree in health professions from Eastern Maine Community College

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University Of Maine At Presque Isle ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best health professions schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Presque Isle. About 24% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 health professions students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maine At Presque Isle in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health professions degree from University Of Maine At Presque Isle earn around $41,148 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,434 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in health professions from University Of Maine At Presque Isle

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York County Community College came in at #15 for health professions this year. York County Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of Wells. York County Community College awarded about 50 health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health professions program make about $35,803 in their early career. York County Community College graduates carry a median of $12,757 in student loans. See the full health professions program report for York County Community College

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University Of Maine At Augusta placed #16 among the best health professions schools. Located in the town of Augusta, University Of Maine At Augusta is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 26% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 190 health professions students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maine At Augusta in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from University Of Maine At Augusta generally make around $69,112. Students borrow a median of $30,730 to complete this degree. Read more about the health professions program at University Of Maine At Augusta

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Northeast Technical Institute ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best health professions schools. Set in the suburb of Scarborough, Northeast Technical Institute is a small private for-profit institution. Northeast Technical Institute awarded about 80 health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health professions degree recipients from Northeast Technical Institute generally make around $30,477. Typical student debt for the program is $9,294. Read more about the health professions program at Northeast Technical Institute

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Spa Tech Institute Westbrook came in at #18 for health professions this year. Located in the suburb of Westbrook, Spa Tech Institute Westbrook is a small private for-profit university. There were roughly 49 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Spa Tech Institute Westbrook in the most recent data year. Health Professions graduates of Spa Tech Institute Westbrook earn a median of $22,247 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $8,127. Get the full health professions details for Spa Tech Institute Westbrook

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Beal College
Bangor, ME

Beal College placed #19 among the best health professions schools. Set in the city of Bangor, Beal College is a small private for-profit institution. About 140 health professions degrees were awarded at Beal College in the most recent year. Graduates of the health professions program make about $36,125 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,144. See the full health professions program report for Beal College

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 22 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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