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Central Maine Community College

Auburn, Maine · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 2,952 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACPlumbingDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingCulinary Arts

Avg net price / yr
$6,975
cheaper than 62% of comparable schools
Completion rate
34.9%
Median debt at completion
$12,000
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$42,448
earns ~$6,085.7 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Central Maine Community College is a public school in Auburn, ME, that mainly awards associate degrees to local students. With an average annual net price of $6,975, it offers training in trades like plumbing and HVAC alongside other fields. The school serves 2,952 students and reports a completion rate of 34.9%.

What to know

Thirty-five point four percent of students receive Pell Grants, indicating significant financial aid need. Median student debt at completion is $12,000, which should be compared to future earnings rather than annual costs. Completion rates undercount transfers, so a reported rate of 34.9% does not necessarily mean most students leave without a credential.

Net price is 1% below the Maine median ($7,078) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 11% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Precision Metal Workingassociate degree$49,840
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$37,928
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degree$27,254
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificatenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)associate degreenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 35 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$50,022
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$42,123
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degree$35,416
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementassociate degree$34,420
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degree$33,993
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degree$30,228
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificate$29,685
Human Services, Generalassociate degree$28,598
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$24,035
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsassociate degree$21,052
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policyundergraduate certificatenot reported
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policyassociate degreenot reported
Graphic Communicationsassociate degreenot reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Education, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Teaching Assistants/Aidesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Civil Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Civil Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Biology, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherassociate degreenot reported
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessassociate degreenot reported
Psychology, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Security Science and Technologyassociate degreenot reported
Human Services, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminologyassociate degreenot reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionassociate degreenot reported
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Managementassociate degreenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Management Information Systems and Servicesassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers associate degrees in Precision Metal Working, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Culinary Arts, Plumbing, and Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance. It also provides undergraduate certificates in Culinary Arts, Plumbing, and HVAC. There are 37 additional programs beyond these trades.
How much do graduates of the Precision Metal Working program earn?
Reported median earnings for Precision Metal Working graduates two years after completion are $49,840.
How many students finish the program?
The reported completion rate for the school is 34.9%. This number reflects graduates but does not include students who transfer out to four-year institutions.
How large is the student body?
The school has 2,952 enrolled students.
Is Central Maine Community College public or private?
It is a public school located in Auburn, ME.

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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 161077. 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.