Trade Schools in Maine
59 programs at 15 schools · Average earnings $43,817/yr
Programs Analyzed
59
Schools
15
Avg Grad Earnings
$43,817/yr
Avg Score
64/100
Highest Earning Programs in Maine
Top 10 trade programs by first-year graduate earnings in Maine.
| Program | School | Earnings | Score | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Administration | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | $136,516/yr | 76 | Moderate |
| Practical Nursing | Beal University | $72,467/yr | 72 | AI-Proof |
| Electrical Installation | Kennebec Valley Community College | $70,166/yr | 86 | AI-Proof |
| Nursing | Eastern Maine Community College | $69,158/yr | 85 | Moderate |
| Nursing | Kennebec Valley Community College | $69,117/yr | 86 | Moderate |
| Nursing | Maine College of Health Professions | $68,704/yr | 70 | Moderate |
| Nursing | Southern Maine Community College | $67,850/yr | 85 | Moderate |
| Nursing | Central Maine Community College | $66,734/yr | 85 | Moderate |
| Nursing | Northern Maine Community College | $66,455/yr | 85 | Moderate |
| Allied Health Professions | Southern Maine Community College | $64,549/yr | 74 | Resilient |
Browse by Category
Skilled Trades (9)
Healthcare (22)
Engineering & Technology (5)
Criminal Justice & Public Safety (3)
Personal Services (4)
Business & Office (4)
Agriculture & Natural Resources (1)
Education (3)
Other Programs (8)
Skilled Trades (9 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Installation | Kennebec Valley Community College Fairfield |
86 | $70,166/yr | AI-Proof |
| Electrical Installation | Southern Maine Community College South Portland |
79 | $47,382/yr | AI-Proof |
| Electrical Installation | Eastern Maine Community College Bangor |
79 | $46,875/yr | AI-Proof |
| Electrical Installation | Kennebec Valley Community College Fairfield |
75 | $46,119/yr | AI-Proof |
| Vehicle Repair Technology | Central Maine Community College Auburn |
70 | $43,372/yr | AI-Proof |
| Precision Metalworking | Kennebec Valley Community College Fairfield |
67 | $38,884/yr | AI-Proof |
| Vehicle Repair Technology | Northern Maine Community College Presque Isle |
66 | $40,977/yr | AI-Proof |
| Precision Metalworking | Beal University Bangor |
56 | $44,690/yr | AI-Proof |
| HVAC Technology | Northeast Technical Institute Scarborough |
53 | $44,276/yr | AI-Proof |
Healthcare (22 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | Kennebec Valley Community College Fairfield |
86 | $69,117/yr | Moderate |
| Nursing | Eastern Maine Community College Bangor |
85 | $69,158/yr | Moderate |
| Nursing | Southern Maine Community College South Portland |
85 | $67,850/yr | Moderate |
| Nursing | Central Maine Community College Auburn |
85 | $66,734/yr | Moderate |
| Nursing | Northern Maine Community College Presque Isle |
85 | $66,455/yr | Moderate |
| Health Administration | Saint Joseph's College of Maine Standish |
76 | $136,516/yr | Moderate |
| Allied Health Professions | Southern Maine Community College South Portland |
74 | $64,549/yr | Resilient |
| Practical Nursing | Beal University Bangor |
72 | $72,467/yr | AI-Proof |
| Nursing | Maine College of Health Professions Lewiston |
70 | $68,704/yr | Moderate |
| Allied Health Professions | Eastern Maine Community College Bangor |
70 | $57,825/yr | Resilient |
| Allied Health Professions | Kennebec Valley Community College Fairfield |
70 | $53,243/yr | Resilient |
| Medical Assisting | Southern Maine Community College South Portland |
68 | $40,964/yr | Resilient |
| Mental Health Services | Kennebec Valley Community College Fairfield |
66 | $39,351/yr | Resilient |
| Health Administration | Beal University Bangor |
64 | $35,481/yr | Moderate |
| Medical Assisting | Kennebec Valley Community College Fairfield |
64 | $35,260/yr | Resilient |
| Medical Assisting | Eastern Maine Community College Bangor |
63 | $35,194/yr | Resilient |
| Medical Assisting | Beal University Bangor |
61 | $38,540/yr | Resilient |
| Health Administration | Northeast Technical Institute Scarborough |
60 | $28,837/yr | Moderate |
| Allied Health Professions | Maine College of Health Professions Lewiston |
57 | $59,579/yr | Resilient |
| Medical Assisting | Northeast Technical Institute Scarborough |
57 | $32,369/yr | Resilient |
| Health Sciences | Southern Maine Community College South Portland |
54 | $39,347/yr | Moderate |
| Massage Therapy | Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook Westbrook |
40 | $22,247/yr | Resilient |
Engineering & Technology (5 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT Management | Southern Maine Community College South Portland |
74 | $41,813/yr | Exposed |
| IT Management | Central Maine Community College Auburn |
65 | $31,114/yr | Exposed |
| Electromechanical Technology | Central Maine Community College Auburn |
64 | $57,505/yr | Resilient |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Southern Maine Community College South Portland |
59 | $43,181/yr | Moderate |
| Drafting & Design Technology | Southern Maine Community College South Portland |
56 | $45,319/yr | Moderate |
Criminal Justice & Public Safety (3 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice | Central Maine Community College Auburn |
79 | $43,112/yr | Resilient |
| Criminal Justice | Southern Maine Community College South Portland |
78 | $44,869/yr | Resilient |
| Homeland Security | Husson University Bangor |
56 | $46,281/yr | Resilient |
Personal Services (4 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts | Kennebec Valley Community College Fairfield |
67 | $28,893/yr | AI-Proof |
| Cosmetology | Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook Westbrook |
44 | $21,124/yr | Resilient |
| Cosmetology | Capilo School of Hair Design Augusta |
44 | $20,556/yr | Resilient |
| Cosmetology | Empire Beauty School-Maine Portland |
43 | $18,408/yr | Resilient |
Business & Office (4 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | York County Community College Wells |
77 | $40,980/yr | Moderate |
| Business Administration | Northern Maine Community College Presque Isle |
74 | $38,076/yr | Moderate |
| Business Administration | Central Maine Community College Auburn |
74 | $37,958/yr | Moderate |
| Business Administration | Southern Maine Community College South Portland |
72 | $32,052/yr | Moderate |
Agriculture & Natural Resources (1 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Technology | York County Community College Wells |
55 | $36,829/yr | Resilient |
Education (3 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education | Southern Maine Community College South Portland |
59 | $25,603/yr | Moderate |
| Teacher Education | Kennebec Valley Community College Fairfield |
57 | $25,484/yr | Moderate |
| Education | Southern Maine Community College South Portland |
39 | $28,061/yr | Moderate |
Other Programs (8 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Services | Central Maine Community College Auburn |
59 | $40,029/yr | Resilient |
| Broadcasting & Digital Media | Southern Maine Community College South Portland |
51 | $29,853/yr | Moderate |
| Human Services | York County Community College Wells |
50 | $29,599/yr | Resilient |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Kennebec Valley Community College Fairfield |
49 | $32,448/yr | AI-Proof |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Central Maine Community College Auburn |
49 | $31,646/yr | AI-Proof |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Southern Maine Community College South Portland |
47 | $27,742/yr | AI-Proof |
| Broadcasting & Digital Media | Husson University Bangor |
45 | $33,271/yr | Moderate |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | University of Maine at Augusta Augusta |
40 | $30,873/yr | AI-Proof |
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About This Data
This page shows 59 trade and vocational programs at 15 schools in Maine using earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024–2034), and AI resilience research.
Programs are grouped by field of study with Skilled Trades listed first. Click any program for detailed earnings projections and career path analysis.
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024–2034, OpenAI GPTs-are-GPTs research.
Last updated 2026.