Best Online Computer Science Programs in Biddeford, ME (2026)

Biddeford, Maine has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $7,200 to $22,016 per year for indexed programs. Biddeford has a population of about 22,463. Median household income is $69,794 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $167,100 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Computer Science Schools to Biddeford

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer science programs near Biddeford, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Biddeford 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:

  • 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 Biddeford. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Northeast Technical Institute

Scarborough, ME 6.5 miles from Biddeford BOC Score 66.2
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 87%
Avg net price $26,546/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

York County Community College

Wells, ME 13.2 miles from Biddeford BOC Score 56.0
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,873
Avg net price $5,875/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,156
Out‑of‑state$7,036
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Southern Maine

Portland, ME 16.1 miles from Biddeford BOC Score 51.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,958
Avg net price $13,596/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Southern Maine Community College

South Portland, ME 16.7 miles from Biddeford BOC Score 46.5
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,661
Avg net price $11,086/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Central Maine Community College

Auburn, ME 47.2 miles from Biddeford BOC Score 58.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,448
Avg net price $6,975/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,140
Out‑of‑state$7,020
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Maine at Augusta

Augusta, ME 68.3 miles from Biddeford BOC Score 35.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,342
Avg net price $10,924/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,888
Out‑of‑state$22,178
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Thomas College

Waterville, ME 82.9 miles from Biddeford BOC Score 46.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,991
Avg net price $18,885/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Husson University

Bangor, ME 124.8 miles from Biddeford BOC Score 47.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,025
Avg net price $21,005/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Maine schools on the Maine computer science page.


Computer Science Wages Near Biddeford

Biddeford 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$128,710Portland-South Portland, ME$126,310
Computer Systems Analyst$101,470Portland-South Portland, ME$99,578
Computer Network Architect$105,850Portland-South Portland, ME$103,876
Database Administrator$83,290Portland-South Portland, ME$81,737
Database Architect$114,270Portland-South Portland, ME$112,139
Information Security Analyst$103,440Portland-South Portland, ME$101,511
Computer Network Support Specialist$80,590Portland-South Portland, ME$79,087
Computer User Support Specialist$62,540Portland-South Portland, ME$61,374
Web DeveloperN/AME statewide
Web and Digital Interface Designer$68,700Portland-South Portland, ME$67,419
Computer and Information Systems Manager$167,100Portland-South Portland, ME$163,984

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.


Biddeford at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population22,463Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$69,794Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+30.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)101.9 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in York County688 workers, 380 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Biddeford, ME?

Accredited schools offering computer science programs near Biddeford 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 computer science roles near Biddeford?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Biddeford are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($167,100), Software Developer ($128,710), Database Architect ($114,270). 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 South Portland instead of Biddeford?

South Portland, ME is 13.9 miles from Biddeford and has its own set of local computer science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Biddeford an affordable place to study computer science?

Biddeford’s median household income of $69,794 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Biddeford 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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Other Programs Available in Biddeford

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Biddeford:

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.