Best Engineering Schools Near Biddeford, ME (2026)

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

Biddeford, Maine has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $29,060 to $42,868 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 engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $164,530 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Engineering Schools to Biddeford

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

The Landing School

Arundel, ME 6.6 miles from Biddeford
  • 2 year
  • Accredited
68.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 98%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,849
Avg net price $35,532/yr
Tuition
In‑state$29,060
Out‑of‑state$29,060
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:Accreditor: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Southern Maine

Portland, ME 16.2 miles from Biddeford
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,958
Avg net price $13,596/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 94

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Bates College

Lewiston, ME 45.8 miles from Biddeford
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
67.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 13%
Graduation rate 90%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,498
Avg net price $29,351/yr
Tuition
In‑state$66,590
Out‑of‑state$66,590
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

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

#6

Kennebec Valley Community College

Fairfield, ME 88.3 miles from Biddeford
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
61.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,035
Avg net price $3,910/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,156
Out‑of‑state$7,036
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Maine Maritime Academy

Castine, ME 103.8 miles from Biddeford
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
74.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 54%
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $89,964
Avg net price $23,414/yr
Tuition
In‑state$15,158
Out‑of‑state$31,102
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Eastern Maine Community College

Bangor, ME 126.4 miles from Biddeford
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
53.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,704
Avg net price $8,928/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,156
Out‑of‑state$7,036
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 29

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 engineering page.

Engineering 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)
Civil Engineer $102,240 Portland-South Portland, ME $100,334
Electrical Engineer $113,760 Portland-South Portland, ME $111,639
Mechanical Engineer $107,060 Portland-South Portland, ME $105,064
Chemical Engineer N/A ME statewide –
Aerospace Engineer N/A ME statewide –
Biomedical Engineer N/A ME statewide –
Environmental Engineer $102,270 Portland-South Portland, ME $100,363
Architectural and Engineering Manager $164,530 Portland-South Portland, ME $161,462

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
Engineering-related employment in York County 765 workers, 212 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Biddeford, ME?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Biddeford. The closest is The Landing School in Arundel, ME (6.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (33.3 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles near Biddeford?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles near Biddeford are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($164,530), Electrical Engineer ($113,760), Mechanical Engineer ($107,060). 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 engineering 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 engineering?

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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