Best Technology Schools Near Sanford, ME (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Sanford, Maine has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $4,156 to $42,868 per year for indexed programs. Sanford has a population of about 22,095. Median household income is $70,570 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $167,100 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Technology Schools to Sanford

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

Portland, ME 29.3 miles from Sanford
  • 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 94

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Maine College of Art & Design

Portland, ME 29.6 miles from Sanford
  • 4 year
20.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,778
Avg net price $38,338/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Maine at Augusta

Augusta, ME 79.2 miles from Sanford
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
35.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,342
Avg net price $10,924/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,888
Out‑of‑state$22,178
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Maine at Farmington

Farmington, ME 91.0 miles from Sanford
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
48.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 97%
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,433
Avg net price $16,857/yr
Tuition
In‑state$11,308
Out‑of‑state$23,878
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Thomas College

Waterville, ME 93.4 miles from Sanford
  • 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Maine Maritime Academy

Castine, ME 117.9 miles from Sanford
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
74.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 54%
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $89,964
Avg net price $23,414/yr
Tuition
In‑state$15,158
Out‑of‑state$31,102
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Husson University

Bangor, ME 137.6 miles from Sanford
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,025
Avg net price $21,005/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Maine

Orono, ME 145.2 miles from Sanford
  • 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

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

Technology Wages Near Sanford

Sanford 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)
Software Developer $128,710 Portland-South Portland, ME $126,310
Information Security Analyst $103,440 Portland-South Portland, ME $101,511
Computer Network Architect $105,850 Portland-South Portland, ME $103,876
Network and Computer Systems Administrator $92,520 Portland-South Portland, ME $90,795
Computer Network Support Specialist $80,590 Portland-South Portland, ME $79,087
Computer User Support Specialist $62,540 Portland-South Portland, ME $61,374
Web Developer N/A ME statewide –
Computer and Information Systems Manager $167,100 Portland-South Portland, ME $163,984

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.

Sanford at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 22,095 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $70,570 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 23.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 101.9 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in York County 1,368 workers, 598 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Sanford, ME?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Sanford. The closest is York County Community College in Wells, ME (11.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Northeast Technical Institute (25.5 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Sanford?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Sanford are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($167,100), Software Developer ($128,710), Computer Network Architect ($105,850). 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 Rochester instead of Sanford?

Rochester, NH is 14.1 miles from Sanford and has its own set of local technology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Sanford an affordable place to study technology?

Sanford’s median household income of $70,570 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sanford 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 Sanford

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

Data verified: September 6, 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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