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Trade and career schools in Maine
Maine has 55 accredited campuses awarding trade and career credentials, 1,489 credentials a year. The average completion rate is 57% (rank 39 of 53 states), median graduate debt $12,000, and 29% of campuses are for-profit.
55campuses
1,489credentials / yr
57%avg completion
$12,000median graduate debt
$41,661median earnings, 10 yrs
By trade
CDL / truck driving schools
38 campuses Medical assistant programs
11 campuses · $30,847 yr-1 pay HVAC schools
7 campuses · $40,442 yr-1 pay Auto mechanic schools
6 campuses · $28,971 yr-1 pay Medical billing & coding programs
6 campuses · $31,156 yr-1 pay Plumbing schools
6 campuses CNC & machining programs
5 campuses · $44,750 yr-1 pay Construction trades programs
5 campuses Culinary & pastry schools
5 campuses · $32,093 yr-1 pay Electrician schools
5 campuses Radiology & sonography programs
5 campuses · $49,990 yr-1 pay Welding schools
5 campuses · $36,882 yr-1 pay EMT & paramedic training
4 campuses · $52,627 yr-1 pay Cosmetology schools
3 campuses · $21,251 yr-1 pay Barber schools
2 campuses · $21,833 yr-1 pay Esthetician schools
2 campuses · $21,833 yr-1 pay LPN / LVN programs
2 campuses Nail technician schools
2 campuses · $21,833 yr-1 pay Phlebotomy classes
2 campuses Surgical technologist programs
2 campuses · $52,627 yr-1 pay Dental assistant schools
1 campuses · $35,296 yr-1 pay Dental hygiene programs
1 campuses · $35,296 yr-1 pay Diesel mechanic schools
1 campuses · $28,971 yr-1 pay Heavy equipment operator schools
1 campuses Lineman schools
1 campuses Massage therapy schools
1 campuses · $21,153 yr-1 pay
38 campuses Medical assistant programs
11 campuses · $30,847 yr-1 pay HVAC schools
7 campuses · $40,442 yr-1 pay Auto mechanic schools
6 campuses · $28,971 yr-1 pay Medical billing & coding programs
6 campuses · $31,156 yr-1 pay Plumbing schools
6 campuses CNC & machining programs
5 campuses · $44,750 yr-1 pay Construction trades programs
5 campuses Culinary & pastry schools
5 campuses · $32,093 yr-1 pay Electrician schools
5 campuses Radiology & sonography programs
5 campuses · $49,990 yr-1 pay Welding schools
5 campuses · $36,882 yr-1 pay EMT & paramedic training
4 campuses · $52,627 yr-1 pay Cosmetology schools
3 campuses · $21,251 yr-1 pay Barber schools
2 campuses · $21,833 yr-1 pay Esthetician schools
2 campuses · $21,833 yr-1 pay LPN / LVN programs
2 campuses Nail technician schools
2 campuses · $21,833 yr-1 pay Phlebotomy classes
2 campuses Surgical technologist programs
2 campuses · $52,627 yr-1 pay Dental assistant schools
1 campuses · $35,296 yr-1 pay Dental hygiene programs
1 campuses · $35,296 yr-1 pay Diesel mechanic schools
1 campuses · $28,971 yr-1 pay Heavy equipment operator schools
1 campuses Lineman schools
1 campuses Massage therapy schools
1 campuses · $21,153 yr-1 pay
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Lineworkers earn $95k. Dental hygienists $98k. Barbers $38k.
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| Campus | City | Type | Trades | Grads / yr | Completion | Grad debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook | Westbrook | for-profit career college | Esthetics, Massage therapy, Cosmetology, Nail tech | 247 | 85% | $6,333 |
| Kennebec Valley Community College | Fairfield | Public community college | Medical assistant, Electrician, EMT / paramedic, Lineworker | 198 | 39% | $13,255 |
| Capilo School of Hair Design | Augusta | for-profit career school | Cosmetology, Esthetics, Nail tech, Barber | 167 | 79% | $7,700 |
| Southern Maine Community College | South Portland | Public community college | Medical assistant, Auto tech, Electrician, Machinist | 162 | 28% | $10,331 |
| Eastern Maine Community College | Bangor | Public community college | Medical assistant, Electrician, Welding, Surgical tech | 143 | 32% | $11,293 |
| Northeast Technical Institute | Scarborough | for-profit career college | HVAC, Medical assistant, Billing & coding | 136 | 90% | $8,708 |
| Northern Maine Community College | Presque Isle | Public community college | LPN, Electrician, EMT / paramedic, Plumbing | 89 | 42% | $10,825 |
| Central Maine Community College | Auburn | Public community college | Billing & coding, Machinist, Auto tech, Culinary | 78 | 30% | $12,000 |
| Empire Beauty School-Maine | Portland | for-profit career school | Cosmetology | 77 | 67% | $13,000 |
| Maine College of Health Professions | Lewiston | non-profit college | Imaging tech, LPN | 44 | not reported | $15,250 |
| Washington County Community College | Calais | Public community college | Electrician, Heavy equipment, Welding, Auto tech | 41 | 55% | not reported |
| Beal University | Bangor | for-profit university | Welding, Medical assistant, Billing & coding | 35 | not reported | $19,500 |
| University of Maine at Augusta | Augusta | Public university | Dental hygiene, Medical assistant, Dental assisting | 22 | not reported | $22,734 |
| The Landing School | Arundel | non-profit career school | Auto tech | 21 | 100% | not reported |
| York County Community College | Wells | Public community college | Machinist, Culinary, Medical assistant | 20 | 34% | $8,861 |
| University of Maine at Presque Isle | Presque Isle | Public university | Medical assistant | 8 | not reported | $16,000 |
| Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Standish | non-profit college | Imaging tech | 1 | not reported | $27,000 |
| (SJVTC) St. John Valley Technology Center | Frenchville | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| American Transportation Academy | Chelsea | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Ashland District School | Ashland | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Caribou Regional Technology Center rsu39 | Caribou | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Coastal Washington County Institute of Technology | Cherryfield | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Dexter School District | Guilford | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Eastern Aroostook Adult & Community Education | caribou | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Eastern Aroostook Adult and Community Education | Caribou | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Ellsworth School Department | Ellsworth | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Emcc | Bangor | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| GoDriving | Saco | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| K-Roc Construction | Fayette | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Keep Right Inc. | Albion | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Maranacook Class B Truck Driving School | Readfield | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Massabesic Adult and Community Education | Waterboro | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Msad # 61 | Naples | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Msad#27 | Fort Kent | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Northeast Technical Institute [B - Yard] | Hampden | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Northeast Technical Institute [B] | Bangor | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Northeast Technical Institute [S - Yard] | Scarborough | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Northeast Technical Institute [S] | Scarborough | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Oxford Hills/Nezinscot Adult Education | Oxford | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Piscataquis Valley Adult Education Cooperative | Dexter | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| RSU 73 Spruce Mountain Adult Education | Livermore Falls | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Region9 school of applied technology | Mexico | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Regional School Unit 23 | Old Orchard Beach | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Regional School Unit No. 13 | Rockland | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Rsu #18 | Oakland | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Rsu 67 | Lincoln | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Rsu 71 | Belfast | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| SJVTC - (Red Wing Training Site) | Frenchville | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Sanford Community Adult Education | Sanford | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Spruce Mountain Adult Education | Livermore Falls | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| TCB Renovations LLC | Alfred | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| The Heart of Driving Driver Education LLC | Cherryfield | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Town of Fort Kent | Fort Kent | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Washington County Community College | Columbia | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
| Witham's Paving Inc | Hermon | — | CDL | — | not reported | not reported |
Source: the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey, College Scorecard (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026), DAPIP. Ordered by trade credentials awarded.