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Best Value 2-Year Programs in Maine, Based on the Data
See specific associate-degree programs at schools in Maine with strong graduate earnings relative to estimated cost.
Top Value Score100Outstanding Value
Top programRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Kennebec Valley Community College · ME
Earnings / Yr$69,1171 year after completion
| Program & School | Value ScoreShows whether graduate earnings are strong compared with what students pay. A higher score means stronger earnings for the estimated cost of the education. | Estimated Total CostAn estimate of what two years of education may cost after grants and scholarships. Actual cost varies by school and student. | Earnings / YrTypical annual earnings reported for former students 1 year and 5 years after completion. 1 yr / 5 yrs after completion | Location |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Kennebec Valley Community College · Fairfield, ME | 100Outstanding Value | $7,820 | $69,117 / $70,949 | ME |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Eastern Maine Community College · Bangor, ME | 100Outstanding Value | $17,856 | $62,568 / $72,591 | ME |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Southern Maine Community College · South Portland, ME | 100Outstanding Value | $22,172 | $56,724 / $72,849 | ME |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Central Maine Community College · Auburn, ME | 100Outstanding Value | $13,950 | $55,373 / $71,277 | ME |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Southern Maine Community College · South Portland, ME | 100Outstanding Value | $22,172 | $55,264 / $70,124 | ME |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Kennebec Valley Community College · Fairfield, ME | 100Outstanding Value | $7,820 | $53,243 / $59,708 | ME |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Northern Maine Community College · Presque Isle, ME | 100Outstanding Value | $14,362 | $52,322 / $73,312 | ME |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Eastern Maine Community College · Bangor, ME | 100Outstanding Value | $17,856 | $49,990 / — | ME |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Southern Maine Community College · South Portland, ME | 100Outstanding Value | $22,172 | $48,245 / $55,874 | ME |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.Kennebec Valley Community College · Fairfield, ME | 100Outstanding Value | $7,820 | $46,119 / $59,498 | ME |
| Precision Metal Working.Central Maine Community College · Auburn, ME | 100Outstanding Value | $13,950 | $44,750 / $63,136 | ME |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians.Central Maine Community College · Auburn, ME | 100Outstanding Value | $13,950 | $43,587 / $56,119 | ME |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.University of Maine at Presque Isle · Presque Isle, ME | 100Outstanding Value | $14,070 | $42,134 / — | ME |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians.Eastern Maine Community College · Bangor, ME | 100Outstanding Value | $17,856 | $42,026 / — | ME |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations.York County Community College · Wells, ME | 100Outstanding Value | $11,750 | $40,980 / — | ME |
| Human Services, General.Central Maine Community College · Auburn, ME | 100Outstanding Value | $13,950 | $40,029 / $37,181 | ME |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.Kennebec Valley Community College · Fairfield, ME | 100Outstanding Value | $7,820 | $39,351 / $40,512 | ME |
| Precision Metal Working.Eastern Maine Community College · Bangor, ME | 100Outstanding Value | $17,856 | $39,308 / $62,225 | ME |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations.Northern Maine Community College · Presque Isle, ME | 100Outstanding Value | $14,362 | $38,076 / $35,726 | ME |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians.York County Community College · Wells, ME | 100Outstanding Value | $11,750 | $36,829 / — | ME |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.Central Maine Community College · Auburn, ME | 100Outstanding Value | $13,950 | $36,592 / $58,739 | ME |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Northern Maine Community College · Presque Isle, ME | 100Outstanding Value | $14,362 | $36,112 / — | ME |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Kennebec Valley Community College · Fairfield, ME | 100Outstanding Value | $7,820 | $35,260 / $36,964 | ME |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Kennebec Valley Community College · Fairfield, ME | 100Outstanding Value | $7,820 | $32,448 / $34,749 | ME |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.Central Maine Community College · Auburn, ME | 100Outstanding Value | $13,950 | $31,114 / $41,727 | ME |
| Human Services, General.York County Community College · Wells, ME | 100Outstanding Value | $11,750 | $31,090 / $34,451 | ME |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations.Central Maine Community College · Auburn, ME | 100Outstanding Value | $13,950 | $30,912 / $37,779 | ME |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.York County Community College · Wells, ME | 100Outstanding Value | $11,750 | $30,847 / — | ME |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections.Central Maine Community College · Auburn, ME | 100Outstanding Value | $13,950 | $29,047 / $58,787 | ME |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.Northern Maine Community College · Presque Isle, ME | 100Outstanding Value | $14,362 | $28,971 / $47,092 | ME |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services.Kennebec Valley Community College · Fairfield, ME | 100Outstanding Value | $7,820 | $28,893 / — | ME |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Kennebec Valley Community College · Fairfield, ME | 100Outstanding Value | $7,820 | $25,484 / — | ME |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.York County Community College · Wells, ME | 100Outstanding Value | $11,750 | $25,352 / $37,397 | ME |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Southern Maine Community College · South Portland, ME | 96Outstanding Value | $22,172 | $42,361 / — | ME |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Northern Maine Community College · Presque Isle, ME | 92Outstanding Value | $14,362 | $26,559 / — | ME |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.Southern Maine Community College · South Portland, ME | 89Good Value | $22,172 | $39,347 / — | ME |
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