Biddeford, Maine has 5 accredited schools offering special education 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 special education-related role is Special Education Teacher, Middle School at a median $78,160 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Special Education Schools to Biddeford
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer special education 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.
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:
BOCSCORE
- 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.
Acceptance rate
92%
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,921
Avg net price
$38,107/yr
TuitionIn‑state$44,210
Out‑of‑state$44,210
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 25
Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Maine schools on the Maine special education page.
Special Education 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) |
|---|
| Special Education Teacher, Kindergarten and Elementary School | $75,340 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $73,935 |
| Special Education Teacher, Middle School | $78,160 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $76,703 |
| Special Education Teacher, Secondary School | $72,160 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $70,815 |
| Special Education Teacher, Preschool | $60,680 | ME statewide | $59,549 |
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 |
Other Biddeford-Area Cities With Special Education 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 special education schools are near Biddeford, ME?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering special education programs near Biddeford. The closest is University of Southern Maine in Portland, ME (16.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Saint Anselm College (60.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying special education roles near Biddeford?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying special education-related roles near Biddeford are: Special Education Teacher, Middle School ($78,160), Special Education Teacher, Kindergarten and Elementary School ($75,340), Special Education Teacher, Secondary School ($72,160). 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 special education 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 special education?
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: July 30, 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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