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

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing associates's programs at peer institutions in Maine (9 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Maine at Augusta$61,975
Eastern Maine Community College$69,158$32,8180.47
Kennebec Valley Community College$69,117$63,055$25,9220.38
Maine College of Health Professions$68,704$68,548$25,8750.38
Southern Maine Community College$67,850$66,206$24,4960.36
Central Maine Community College$66,734$58,914$23,7240.36
National Median$68,409$20,7510.30

Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in Maine

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Maine schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Eastern Maine Community College
Bangor
$3,877$69,158$32,818
Kennebec Valley Community College
Fairfield
$3,562$69,117$25,922
Maine College of Health Professions
Lewiston
$17,827$68,704$25,875
Southern Maine Community College
South Portland
$3,797$67,850$24,496
Central Maine Community College
Auburn
$3,864$66,734$23,724

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 University of Maine at Augusta, approximately 32% 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.