Best Sustainability Management Schools Near Augusta, ME (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Augusta, Maine has 5 accredited schools offering sustainability management programs, with tuition ranging from $66,590 to $85,420 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 sustainability management-related role is General and Operations Manager at a median $98,860 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Sustainability Management Schools to Augusta

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer sustainability management 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
  • Offers a fully online program
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: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Colby College

Waterville, ME 16.3 miles from Augusta
  • 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

#3

Bates College

Lewiston, ME 28.2 miles from Augusta
  • 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

Bowdoin College

Brunswick, ME 31.7 miles from Augusta
  • 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

#5

Unity Environmental University

New Gloucester, ME 39.4 miles from Augusta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Standish, ME 51.2 miles from Augusta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Southern Maine

Portland, ME 53.6 miles from Augusta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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: 94

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Maine

Orono, ME 65.2 miles from Augusta
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • 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: 137

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Sustainability Management Wages Near Augusta

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Maine, statewide)
Environmental Scientist and Specialist$66,480
Environmental Engineer$93,930
General and Operations Manager$98,860
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 sustainability management schools are near Augusta, ME?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering sustainability management programs near Augusta. The closest is Thomas College in Waterville, ME (13.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Unity Environmental University (39.4 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying sustainability management roles in Maine?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying sustainability management-related roles in Maine are: General and Operations Manager ($98,860), Environmental Engineer ($93,930), Management Analyst ($75,530). 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 sustainability management 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 sustainability management?

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 31, 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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