Best Neuroscience Schools Near Portland, ME (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Portland, Maine has 5 accredited schools offering neuroscience programs, with tuition ranging from $44,210 to $85,420 per year for indexed programs. Portland has a population of about 68,505. Median household income is $76,174 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 59.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area, the top-earning neuroscience-related role is Pharmacists at a median $140,620 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Neuroscience Schools to Portland

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

University of New England

Biddeford, ME 16.1 miles from Portland
  • 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Bowdoin College

Brunswick, ME 22.1 miles from Portland
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
82.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 7%
Graduation rate 95%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $82,735
Avg net price $14,398/yr
Tuition
In‑state$67,832
Out‑of‑state$67,832
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 97%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Bates College

Lewiston, ME 29.8 miles from Portland
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
67.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 13%
Graduation rate 90%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,498
Avg net price $29,351/yr
Tuition
In‑state$66,590
Out‑of‑state$66,590
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Colby College

Waterville, ME 68.3 miles from Portland
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
77.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 7%
Graduation rate 89%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $80,490
Avg net price $17,180/yr
Tuition
In‑state$69,600
Out‑of‑state$69,600
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 45

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 neuroscience page.

Neuroscience Wages Near Portland

Portland 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 Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $92,560 Portland-South Portland, ME $90,834
Biochemists and Biophysicists $84,490 Portland-South Portland, ME $82,915
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists N/A ME statewide –
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $78,210 Portland-South Portland, ME $76,752
Biological Technicians $53,000 Portland-South Portland, ME $52,012
Pharmacists $140,620 Portland-South Portland, ME $137,998
Biological Scientists, All Other $119,430 Portland-South Portland, ME $117,203
Psychologists, All Other N/A ME statewide –

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.

Portland at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 68,505 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $76,174 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 59.2% 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 neuroscience schools are near Portland, ME?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering neuroscience programs near Portland. The closest is University of New England in Biddeford, ME (16.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Colby College (68.3 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying neuroscience roles near Portland?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying neuroscience-related roles near Portland are: Pharmacists ($140,620), Biological Scientists, All Other ($119,430), Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists ($92,560). 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 Portland?

South Portland, ME is 3.3 miles from Portland and has its own set of local neuroscience programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Portland an affordable place to study neuroscience?

Portland’s median household income of $76,174 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Portland 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 Portland

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

Data verified: September 5, 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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