University of New England
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Online programsYes
Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Biddeford, ME (2026)
Biddeford, Maine has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs, with tuition ranging from $67,844 to $84,600 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 liberal arts-related role is Technical Writer at a median $78,160 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Biddeford
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Biddeford. Distances are calculated from Biddeford city center.
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.
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
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Online programsYes
Salem State University
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Online programsYes
Tufts University
Published tuition$67,844 - $84,600
Online programsYes
Bunker Hill Community College
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Maine schools on the Maine liberal arts page.
Liberal Arts 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $68,330 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $67,056 |
| Management Analyst | $75,530 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $74,122 |
| Technical Writer | $78,160 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $76,703 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist | $50,390 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $49,450 |
| Editor | $50,180 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $49,244 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $62,420 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $61,256 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $78,100 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $76,644 |
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 |
| Liberal Arts-related employment in York County | 272 workers, 51 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Biddeford-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs
- South Portland, ME – 13.9 mi away (25,577 pop)
- Sanford, ME – 15.6 mi away (29,139 pop)
- Portland, ME – 17.1 mi away (206,193 pop)
- Rochester, NH – 28.9 mi away (30,345 pop)
- Dover, NH – 29.1 mi away (91,514 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Biddeford, ME?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Biddeford. The closest is University of New England in Biddeford, ME (3.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Bunker Hill Community College (81.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Biddeford?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Biddeford are: Technical Writer ($78,160), Human Resources Specialist ($78,100), Management Analyst ($75,530). 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 liberal arts 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 liberal arts?
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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Data verified: June 11, 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.