Sanford, Maine has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs, with tuition ranging from $7,200 to $22,016 per year for indexed programs. Sanford has a population of about 22,095. Median household income is $70,570 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $127,650 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Healthcare Schools to Sanford
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer healthcare programs near Sanford, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Sanford 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Sanford.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
92%
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,921
Avg net price
$38,107/yr
TuitionIn‑state$44,210
Out‑of‑state$44,210
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 25
Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,958
Avg net price
$13,596/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 50
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,045
Avg net price
$27,555/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 30
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
71%
Graduation rate
74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$79,840
Avg net price
$26,312/yr
TuitionIn‑state$20,952
Out‑of‑state$20,952
Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$40,342
Avg net price
$10,924/yr
TuitionIn‑state$8,888
Out‑of‑state$22,178
Key stats- Retention rate: 61%
- Programs offered: 36
Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$35,639
Avg net price
$40,109/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 30%
- Programs offered: 9
Source:Accreditor: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,025
Avg net price
$21,005/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 46
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
100%
Graduation rate
45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$40,956
Avg net price
$7,035/yr
TuitionIn‑state$9,402
Out‑of‑state$14,862
Key stats- Retention rate: 66%
- Programs offered: 19
Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Maine schools on the Maine healthcare page.
Healthcare Wages Near Sanford
Sanford 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) |
|---|
| Medical and Health Services Manager | $127,650 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $125,270 |
| Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar | $50,320 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $49,382 |
| Medical Records Specialist | $57,060 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $55,996 |
| Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant | $47,200 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $46,320 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $74,650 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $73,258 |
| Epidemiologist | $65,950 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $64,720 |
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.
Sanford at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 22,095 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $70,570 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 23.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 101.9 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Healthcare-related employment in York County | 10,240 workers, 669 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Sanford-Area Cities With Healthcare Programs
- Rochester, NH – 14.1 mi away (30,345 pop)
- Biddeford, ME – 15.6 mi away (21,362 pop)
- Dover, NH – 17.5 mi away (91,514 pop)
- Portsmouth, NH – 25.3 mi away (91,193 pop)
- South Portland, ME – 27.4 mi away (25,577 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited healthcare schools are near Sanford, ME?
Accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Sanford 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 healthcare roles near Sanford?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles near Sanford are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($127,650), Healthcare Social Worker ($74,650), Epidemiologist ($65,950). 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 Rochester instead of Sanford?
Rochester, NH is 14.1 miles from Sanford and has its own set of local healthcare programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Sanford an affordable place to study healthcare?
Sanford’s median household income of $70,570 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sanford 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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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.
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