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Northeast Technical Institute
Scarborough, Maine · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 51 US RT 1 Suite K, Scarborough, ME 04074 · Phone: (207) 883-5130 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Jun 2025 · Warning or Equivalent-Factors Affecting Academic Quality · Council on Occupational Education; Jun 2024 · Renewal of Accreditation.
Northeast Technical Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Scarborough, Maine, offering HVAC, medical assistant, and medical billing & coding programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Northeast Technical Institute has an 89.8% completion rate, above Maine's 56.7% state average, and graduates carry a median debt of $8,708, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Northeast Technical Institute is $33,492, and the school participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), with 39.5% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $47,090 | $63,170 | $76,920 |
| Medical assistants | $40,220 | $47,580 | $51,460 |
| Medical records specialists | $42,210 | $52,090 | $61,790 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Maine (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 70 | $40,442 | $37,517 | $8,550 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 50 | $27,902 | $27,247 | $8,708 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 16 | $26,855 | $26,458 | $9,500 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Northeast Technical Institute is a private for-profit trade school located in Scarborough, Maine. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and is approved for federal financial aid (Title IV), meaning eligible students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help cover costs. The campus offers three program families: HVAC schools, medical assistant programs, and medical billing & coding programs, with HVAC training being the largest by completer count.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 89.8%, which is above the Maine state average of 56.7%. Median debt among graduates is reported at $8,708. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $33,492, and 39.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income enrollment.
With a small undergraduate enrollment of 74 students and 136 total completers reported, this suburban campus appears structured around focused, career-specific training rather than broad academic programs. This setting may suit students seeking direct entry into a trade or healthcare-support field rather than a multi-year degree, though specific program lengths are not detailed here and should be confirmed with the school. Prospective students can verify accreditation status directly with the Council on Occupational Education and review official outcomes data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Northeast Technical Institute offers HVAC schools, medical assistant programs, and medical billing & coding programs. HVAC training has the highest number of completers among the three.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so eligible students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants. About 39.5% of students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 89.8%, which is above the Maine state average of 56.7%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported at $8,708.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (207) 883-5130 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $33,492.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Northeast Technical Institute is a private for-profit school. This distinction matters because for-profit schools may have different tuition structures and outcomes than public or non-profit institutions, so comparing federal data is important.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the data provided. Contact the school directly at (207) 883-5130 or visit https://ntinow.edu/ for program duration details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review official outcomes data via the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?461962.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's focused program families in HVAC and healthcare support suggest a career-training orientation, but specific scheduling or format for career changers is not reported in this data. Contact the school to discuss fit for your situation.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported in this data. Contact the school directly for information relevant to HVAC, medical assistant, or medical billing & coding careers.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Northeast Technical Institute at (207) 883-5130 or visit their website at https://ntinow.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported here. Use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?461962 to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across schools.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.