Best Cybersecurity Schools Near Biddeford, ME (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Biddeford, Maine has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity 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 cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $167,100 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Biddeford

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer cybersecurity 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.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Northeast Technical Institute

Scarborough, ME 11.9 miles from Biddeford
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 87%
Avg net price $26,546/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Southern Maine Community College

South Portland, ME 16.6 miles from Biddeford
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,661
Avg net price $11,086/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Central Maine Community College

Auburn, ME 47.3 miles from Biddeford
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
58.7 BOC Score
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: 31

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Maine at Augusta

Augusta, ME 68.4 miles from Biddeford
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
35.8 BOC Score
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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  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Thomas College

Waterville, ME 82.9 miles from Biddeford
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.2 BOC Score
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: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Maine at Fort Kent

Fort Kent, ME 276.5 miles from Biddeford
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
60.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 98%
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,077
Avg net price $7,482/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,420
Out‑of‑state$14,880
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Cybersecurity 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.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analyst $103,440 Portland-South Portland, ME $101,511
Network and Computer Systems Administrator $92,520 Portland-South Portland, ME $90,795
Computer Network Architect $105,850 Portland-South Portland, ME $103,876
Computer Systems Analyst $101,470 Portland-South Portland, ME $99,578
Computer and Information Systems Manager $167,100 Portland-South Portland, ME $163,984
Computer Network Support Specialist $80,590 Portland-South Portland, ME $79,087
Computer User Support Specialist $62,540 Portland-South Portland, ME $61,374

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

Metric Value Source
Population 22,463 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $69,794 Census 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
Cybersecurity-related employment in York County 755 workers, 422 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Biddeford, ME?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Biddeford. The closest is Northeast Technical Institute in Scarborough, ME (11.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (33.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles near Biddeford?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Biddeford are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($167,100), Computer Network Architect ($105,850), Information Security Analyst ($103,440). 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 cybersecurity 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 cybersecurity?

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: September 6, 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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