Best Healthcare Administration Schools Near Augusta, ME (2026)

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

Augusta, Maine has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs, with tuition ranging from $4,140 to $26,827 per year for indexed programs. Augusta has a population of about 18,999. Median household income is $48,756 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Maine, the top-earning healthcare administration-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $120,320 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Healthcare Administration Schools to Augusta

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer healthcare administration programs near Augusta, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Augusta 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 Augusta. 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

Kennebec Valley Community College

Fairfield, ME 18.9 miles from Augusta
  • 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

#2

Central Maine Community College

Auburn, ME 28.5 miles from Augusta
  • 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

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#3

Maine College of Health Professions

Lewiston, ME 29.0 miles from Augusta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
76.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 71%
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $79,840
Avg net price $26,312/yr
Tuition
In‑state$20,952
Out‑of‑state$20,952
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Standish, ME 51.2 miles from Augusta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,045
Avg net price $27,555/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Beal University

Bangor, ME 56.1 miles from Augusta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
37.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,639
Avg net price $40,109/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 30%
  • Programs offered: 10

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

#6

Husson University

Bangor, ME 57.5 miles from Augusta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.3 BOC Score
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: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Northeast Technical Institute

Scarborough, ME 57.9 miles from Augusta
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 87%
Avg net price $26,546/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Eastern Maine Community College

Bangor, ME 59.3 miles from Augusta
  • 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 healthcare administration page.

Healthcare Administration Wages Near Augusta

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Maine, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager $120,320
Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar $50,320
Administrative Services Manager $105,380
Compliance Officer $83,740
Medical Records Specialist $52,090
Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant $46,990

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.

Augusta at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 18,999 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $48,756 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 28.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Healthcare Administration-related employment in Kennebec County 10,536 workers, 484 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare administration schools are near Augusta, ME?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs near Augusta. The closest is Kennebec Valley Community College in Fairfield, ME (18.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Beal University (56.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying healthcare administration roles in Maine?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying healthcare administration-related roles in Maine are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($120,320), Administrative Services Manager ($105,380), Compliance Officer ($83,740). Wages for Augusta workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Waterville instead of Augusta?

Waterville, ME is 14.9 miles from Augusta and has its own set of local healthcare administration programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Augusta an affordable place to study healthcare administration?

Augusta’s median household income of $48,756 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Augusta 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 Augusta

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

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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