Median Debt
$12,402
13% above national median

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Maine

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities associates's programs at peer institutions in Maine (14 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Eastern Maine Community College$31,805$12,402
Kennebec Valley Community College$32,448$29,764$15,0000.46
Central Maine Community College$31,646$36,121$15,5750.49
University of Maine at Augusta$30,873$19,5490.63
Southern Maine Community College$27,742$32,087$10,2500.37
National Median$27,248$10,9500.40

Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Programs in Maine

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Maine schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Kennebec Valley Community College
Fairfield
$3,562$32,448$15,000
Central Maine Community College
Auburn
$3,864$31,646$15,575
University of Maine at Augusta
Augusta
$8,618$30,873$19,549
Southern Maine Community College
South Portland
$3,797$27,742$10,250

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Eastern Maine Community College, approximately 28% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.