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Trade schools in Maine
College Scorecard lists 8 schools in Maine that graduated students in electrical, HVAC, plumbing or construction programs in the latest year: 6 electrical, 7 HVAC, 6 plumbing, 5 construction trades.1
| School | City | Programs | Credential | Type | Completers | Tuition | Cost a year | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Technical Institute | Scarborough | HVAC | Certificate | For-profit | 70 | $17,982 | $33,423 | Apply |
| Kennebec Valley Community College | Fairfield | Electrical, Construction trades, Plumbing, HVAC | Associate, Certificate | Public | 69 | $4,156 | $14,935 | Apply |
| Southern Maine Community College | South Portland | Electrical, Construction trades, Plumbing, HVAC | Certificate, Associate | Public | 62 | $4,156 | $20,673 | Apply |
| Eastern Maine Community College | Bangor | Electrical, Construction trades, Plumbing, HVAC | Certificate, Associate | Public | 54 | $4,156 | $16,887 | Apply |
| Northern Maine Community College | Presque Isle | Electrical, Construction trades, Plumbing, HVAC | Associate, Certificate | Public | 33 | $4,156 | $16,443 | Apply |
| Washington County Community College | Calais | Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC | Certificate | Public | 17 | $4,156 | $15,483 | Apply |
| Central Maine Community College | Auburn | Construction trades, Plumbing, HVAC | Associate, Certificate | Public | 17 | $4,140 | $13,489 | Apply |
| York County Community College | Wells | Electrical | Certificate | Public | 0 | $4,156 | $12,326 | Apply |
Construction trades (CIP 46.04) covers carpentry, masonry, roofing and other building trades together. Tuition: in-state tuition for a year, or program tuition at schools that bill by program. Cost a year: average cost of attendance at the school.
Which trade schools in Maine graduate the most students?
Northeast Technical Institute in Scarborough had the most completers in these programs in the latest year, 70, then Kennebec Valley Community College with 69.1
How much does trade school cost in Maine?
Public schools on the list charge a median $4,156 a year in in-state tuition; for-profit schools charge a median $17,982 in program tuition.1
Certificate or associate degree?
8 of the 8 schools offer a certificate in these trades and 5 offer an associate degree.1 A certificate is the shorter credential; an associate degree adds general education courses.
What is the highest-paying trade in Maine?
Of the five trades on this site, general contractors have the highest median pay in Maine, $37.16 an hour.2
| Trade | Median hourly | Schools | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $37.16 | 5 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Electricians | $36.24 | 6 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Plumbers | $30.77 | 6 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| HVAC Technicians | $30.37 | 7 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Roofers | $24.10 | 5 | Salary · Apprenticeships |
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Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (field of study and institution data) (collegescorecard.ed.gov)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Maine, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)