Sanford, Maine has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs, with tuition ranging from $7,200 to $23,210 per year for indexed programs. Sanford has a population of about 22,095. Median household income is $70,570 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $138,590 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Business Administration Schools to Sanford
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer business administration programs near Sanford, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Sanford city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most
recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS).
To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked
against schools at the same credential level:
BOCSCORE
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score.
On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Sanford.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
92%
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,921
Avg net price
$38,107/yr
TuitionIn‑state$44,210
Out‑of‑state$44,210
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 25
Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,958
Avg net price
$13,596/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 50
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,045
Avg net price
$27,555/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 30
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$37,852
Avg net price
$19,104/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 38%
- Programs offered: 4
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$40,342
Avg net price
$10,924/yr
TuitionIn‑state$8,888
Out‑of‑state$22,178
Key stats- Retention rate: 61%
- Programs offered: 36
Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
97%
Graduation rate
52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,433
Avg net price
$16,857/yr
TuitionIn‑state$11,308
Out‑of‑state$23,878
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 21
Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,991
Avg net price
$18,885/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 26
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
54%
Graduation rate
60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$89,964
Avg net price
$23,414/yr
TuitionIn‑state$15,158
Out‑of‑state$31,102
Key stats- Retention rate: 82%
- Programs offered: 4
Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Maine schools on the Maine business administration page.
Business Administration Wages Near Sanford
Sanford is part of the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area (BLS area code 38860). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Maine statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $105,390 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $103,425 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $105,090 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $103,131 |
| Financial Manager | $138,590 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $136,006 |
| Human Resources Manager | $137,550 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $134,985 |
| Management Analyst | $75,530 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $74,122 |
| Project Management Specialist | $105,530 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $103,562 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $79,790 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $78,302 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $62,420 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $61,256 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $70,240 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $68,930 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Sanford at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 22,095 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $70,570 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 23.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 101.9 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Business Administration-related employment in York County | 1,739 workers, 1,290 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Sanford-Area Cities With Business Administration Programs
- Rochester, NH – 14.1 mi away (30,345 pop)
- Biddeford, ME – 15.6 mi away (21,362 pop)
- Dover, NH – 17.5 mi away (91,514 pop)
- Portsmouth, NH – 25.3 mi away (91,193 pop)
- South Portland, ME – 27.4 mi away (25,577 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited business administration schools are near Sanford, ME?
Accredited schools offering business administration programs near Sanford are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
What are the highest-paying business administration roles near Sanford?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Sanford are: Financial Manager ($138,590), Human Resources Manager ($137,550), Project Management Specialist ($105,530). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Maine statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Rochester instead of Sanford?
Rochester, NH is 14.1 miles from Sanford and has its own set of local business administration programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Sanford an affordable place to study business administration?
Sanford’s median household income of $70,570 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sanford while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Maine public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: July 23, 2026.
Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.
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