Best Online MBA Programs in Augusta, ME (2026)

Augusta, Maine has 5 accredited schools offering mba programs, with tuition ranging from $4,140 to $25,822 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 mba-related role is Marketing Manager at a median $135,380 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest MBA Schools to Augusta

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

Thomas College

Waterville, ME 13.6 miles from Augusta
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
46.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,991
Avg net price $18,885/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Maine at Farmington

Farmington, ME 31.0 miles from Augusta
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
48.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 97%
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,433
Avg net price $16,857/yr
Tuition
In‑state$11,308
Out‑of‑state$23,878
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Unity Environmental University

New Gloucester, ME 39.4 miles from Augusta
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
36.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,852
Avg net price $19,104/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 38%
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Maine Maritime Academy

Castine, ME 46.1 miles from Augusta
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • 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: 4

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Standish, ME 51.2 miles from Augusta
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 9

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Southern Maine

Portland, ME 53.7 miles from Augusta
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Husson University

Bangor, ME 57.4 miles from Augusta
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Maine

Orono, ME 65.6 miles from Augusta
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
53.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 97%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,653
Avg net price $17,510/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,326
Out‑of‑state$36,756
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


MBA Wages Near Augusta

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Maine, statewide)
General and Operations Manager$98,860
Financial Manager$133,610
Marketing Manager$135,380
Management Analyst$75,530

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

MetricValueSource
Population18,999Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$48,756Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited mba schools are near Augusta, ME?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering mba programs near Augusta. The closest is University of Maine at Augusta in Augusta, ME (3.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Maine at Farmington (31.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying mba roles in Maine?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying mba-related roles in Maine are: Marketing Manager ($135,380), Financial Manager ($133,610), General and Operations Manager ($98,860). 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 mba 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 mba?

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: August 10, 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.