Best Space Studies Schools Near Biddeford, ME (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Biddeford, Maine has 5 accredited schools offering space studies programs, with tuition ranging from $68,102 to $86,285 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 space studies-related role is Natural Sciences Managers at a median $155,080 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Space Studies Schools to Biddeford

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer space studies programs near Biddeford, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Biddeford city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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

Space Studies 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)
Astronomers N/A ME statewide –
Physicists $57,780 Portland-South Portland, ME $56,703
Aerospace Engineers N/A ME statewide –
Natural Sciences Managers $155,080 Portland-South Portland, ME $152,188
Atmospheric and Space Scientists $103,710 ME statewide $101,776
Engineers, All Other $123,780 Portland-South Portland, ME $121,472
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $95,320 ME statewide $93,543
Physical Scientists, 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.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited space studies schools are near Biddeford, ME?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering space studies programs near Biddeford. The closest is Tufts University in Medford, MA (80.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Wellesley College (92.1 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying space studies roles near Biddeford?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying space studies-related roles near Biddeford are: Natural Sciences Managers ($155,080), Engineers, All Other ($123,780), Atmospheric and Space Scientists ($103,710). 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 space studies 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 space studies?

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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Other Programs Available in Biddeford

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Data verified: September 7, 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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