Best Space Studies Schools Near Lewiston, ME (2026)

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

Lewiston, Maine is home to about 37,886 residents. Median household income is $56,558 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Maine, the top-earning space studies-related role is Natural Sciences Managers at a median $141,360 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Space Studies Schools to Lewiston

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

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Maine, statewide)
Astronomers N/A
Physicists N/A
Aerospace Engineers N/A
Natural Sciences Managers $141,360
Atmospheric and Space Scientists $103,710
Engineers, All Other $120,430
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $95,320
Physical Scientists, All Other N/A

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.

Lewiston at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 37,886 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $56,558 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 21.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 94.7 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying space studies roles in Maine?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying space studies-related roles in Maine are: Natural Sciences Managers ($141,360), Engineers, All Other ($120,430), Atmospheric and Space Scientists ($103,710). Wages for Lewiston workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Auburn instead of Lewiston?

Auburn, ME is 4.0 miles from Lewiston 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 Lewiston an affordable place to study space studies?

Lewiston’s median household income of $56,558 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lewiston 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 Lewiston

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

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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