Medical Billing and Coding Schools in Bangor, ME (2026)

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Key takeaway: 2 institutions in Bangor, Maine reported completions in a medical billing, coding, or health information program in the latest federal IPEDS data. The cards below are campuses in Bangor. Fully online programs based elsewhere also enroll Bangor residents.

If you work days or might move, look at fully online programs that map to a national exam as well as these campuses. A local school can still require a practicum you have to attend in person, and the first job is often on site even after an online program.

The cards below come from Department of Education IPEDS data, ordered by our independent BOC Score where the school publishes enough outcomes to score. Partner listings appear in the program finder and carry Esy’s own sponsored label.

Choosing between Bangor schools

Compare programs on the credential you leave with (certificate, diploma, or associate degree), which certification exam the curriculum typically prepares you for, whether a practicum is required and where, and the total published cost. Ask who places the practicum. Our program guide covers those points, and the Maine page has the state’s full wage percentile table. Metro pay for this area is on the salary page for the Bangor, ME metro.

Schools in Bangor, ME

  • Eastern Maine Community College

    BOC 53.4

    Bangor, ME · Public, 2-year · Offers online programs

    Program reported
    Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
    Credential levels
    Associate's, Award level 21
    Published in-state tuition
    $4,156/yr
    Graduation rate
    33%
    Institutional accreditor
    New England Commission on Higher Education
  • Beal University

    BOC 37.4

    Bangor, ME · Private for-profit, 4-year · Offers online programs

    Program reported
    Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
    Credential levels
    Associate's, Post-baccalaureate certificate
    Completions (latest IPEDS year)
    10
    Graduation rate
    35%
    Institutional accreditor
    Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

School data: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS and College Scorecard (latest available year in the shared dataset). Tuition is the published sticker price and does not reflect what any student pays. This site is not affiliated with any listed school.

What medical records specialists earn in Bangor, ME

BLS publishes this occupation at the metropolitan-area level. The table is the Bangor, ME estimate, not a number we interpolated for Bangor.

Bar chart of annual wage percentiles for medical records specialists in Bangor, ME (BLS OEWS May 2025, SOC 29-2072): 10th $39,830, median $46,780, 90th $63,870.
Bangor, ME percentiles. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025, SOC 29-2072. No rounding.
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Bangor wage percentiles. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025, SOC 29-2072. No rounding.
PercentileAnnual wage
10th percentile$39,830
25th percentile$44,460
Median$46,780
75th percentile$56,470
90th percentile$63,870
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MeasureBangor, MEUnited States
Median annual wage$46,780$51,140
Mean annual wage$50,090$56,790
10th percentile$39,830$37,000
25th percentile$44,460$43,490
75th percentile$56,470$64,820
90th percentile$63,870$81,150
Median hourly wage$22.49$24.59
Employment110194,720
Jobs per 1,000 workers1.4941.2523
Location quotient1.191.0

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 29-2072 (Medical Records Specialists), metropolitan estimates. Location quotient 1.0 is the national share of employment. A missing cell is suppressed in the source; we do not estimate it.

Statewide Maine median: $52,090. Full metro page: Bangor, ME salary.

Frequently asked questions

Which schools in Bangor offer medical billing and coding programs?
Based on IPEDS completions data, Eastern Maine Community College, Beal University in Bangor report programs in the health information, medical insurance coding, or medical billing family (CIP 51.07). Confirm current offerings directly with each school.
What do medical billers and coders earn near Bangor?
BLS reported a median of $46,780 per year for medical records specialists in the Bangor, ME metro in May 2025 (SOC 29-2072). Full percentiles are on this page and on the metro salary page.
Can I complete a medical billing and coding program online from Bangor?
Yes. Many programs enroll nationally online, and some Bangor schools offer online or hybrid formats. Ask whether a practicum must be completed in person. Online study is common. A remote job after graduation usually still requires certification plus experience.
Do I need a Maine license to work in billing or coding in Bangor?
No. No state, including Maine, licenses medical billers or coders. Employers look for a completed program and an industry certification such as the CPC, CCA, CCS, or CBCS.
How should I choose among Bangor schools?
Compare the credential you leave with, which exam the curriculum maps to, who places the practicum, and the total published cost. Editorial cards are ordered by our independent BOC Score, not by advertising.

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