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Beal University

Bangor, Maine · private for-profit · mainly awards associate degrees · 484 students · WeldingMachining & CNCMedical Assisting

Avg net price / yr
$40,109
cheaper than 0% of comparable schools
Completion rate
44.4%
Median debt at completion
$19,500
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$35,639
earns ~$888.6 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Beal University is a private for-profit school in Bangor, ME that mainly awards associate degrees to students pursuing trade and general studies careers. With 484 students, it offers programs ranging from medical assisting to precision metal working.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $40,109, which means you pay this amount each year before accounting for other expenses. Only 44.4% of students complete their program, and the median debt at completion is $19,500. Ten years after entry, graduates typically earn a median of $35,639.

Net price is 467% above the Maine median ($7,078) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 7% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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54.1% of students here receive federal Pell Grants. Get aid deadlines and program matches for Welding programs in Maine.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degree$29,685
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingassociate degreenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 16 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Agricultural Business and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degreenot reported
Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degreenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Hospitality Administration/Managementassociate degreenot reported
Human Resources Management and Servicesassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

Is Beal University public or private?
Beal University is a private for-profit school.
What percentage of students receive Pell Grants?
54.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Precision Metal Working, Agricultural Business and Management, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians, and Liberal Arts and Sciences. These are available as associate degrees, undergraduate certificates, or both for medical assisting and metal working. The school also offers 12 more programs beyond the trades.
What do graduates of Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services typically earn?
Graduates in Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services typically earn a median of $29,685 two years after completion.
How many students finish their program at Beal University?
The reported completion rate is 44.4%.

Other options in Maine

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Central Maine Community CollegeAuburn$6,97534.9%$42,448
Eastern Maine Community CollegeBangor$8,92833.9%$41,704
Northern Maine Community CollegePresque Isle$7,18150%$43,348
Southern Maine Community CollegeSouth Portland$11,08628.3%$41,661
Washington County Community CollegeCalais$5,14951.5%$34,407
York County Community CollegeWells$5,87529.4%$44,873
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 160995. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.