Best English Schools Near Biddeford, ME (2026)

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

Biddeford, Maine has 5 accredited schools offering english programs, with tuition ranging from $44,210 to $85,100 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 english-related role is English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $80,580 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest English Schools to Biddeford

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer english 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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University of New England

Biddeford, ME 3.4 miles from Biddeford
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
53.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 92%
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,921
Avg net price $38,107/yr
Tuition
In‑state$44,210
Out‑of‑state$44,210
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

English 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)
Writers and AuthorsN/AME statewide–
Editors$50,180Portland-South Portland, ME$49,244
Technical Writers$78,160Portland-South Portland, ME$76,703
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$80,580Portland-South Portland, ME$79,078
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77,470Portland-South Portland, ME$76,026
Public Relations Specialists$68,330Portland-South Portland, ME$67,056
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$73,420Portland-South Portland, ME$72,051
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$64,550Portland-South Portland, ME$63,346

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited english schools are near Biddeford, ME?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering english programs near Biddeford. The closest is University of New England in Biddeford, ME (3.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Bowdoin College (38.9 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying english roles near Biddeford?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying english-related roles near Biddeford are: English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary ($80,580), Technical Writers ($78,160), Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education ($77,470). 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 english 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 english?

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

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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 2025-2035) 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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