5 Biological Sciences colleges in Maine with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $63,846.
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Bowdoin CollegePrivate | $82,735 | — | — | — | — | 62th percentile mobility |
| #2 | Colby CollegePrivate | $80,490 | — | — | — | — | 62th percentile mobility |
| #3 | Bates CollegePrivate | $69,498 | — | — | — | — | 62th percentile mobility |
| #4 | University Of MainePublic | $48,653 | $25,000 | Good | $21,900 | Challenging | 74th percentile mobility |
| #5 | $37,852 | $25,000 | Manageable | $30,473 | High | 86th percentile mobility |
Our social mobility rankings answer: "Which schools deliver the best outcomes for students from low-income backgrounds?"
This is not simply "which schools admit the most low-income students" — it's which schools both serve low-income students and deliver strong earnings outcomes.
Data based on May 2026 refresh for 2026 rankings, based on Department of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
