Best Trade Programs in Maine (2026)
Top 59 of 59 programs in Maine · Updated 2026
The best trade school programs in Maine, ranked by overall value. We scored 59 programs across Maine trade schools on earnings, AI resilience, job demand, and tuition ROI. The top programs average $43,817/yr in graduate earnings.
Programs in ME
59
Avg Earnings (Top 100)
$43,817/yr
Avg TSW Score
64/100
#1 Program
Electrical Installation
Kennebec Valley Community College
Top Trade Programs in Maine
Top 59 programs by TSW Score. Click any row for full analysis.
| # | Program | TSW Score | Earnings | AI-Proof | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Electrical Installation
Kennebec Valley Community College · Fairfield, ME |
86
82–86 |
$70,166/yr | AI-Proof | 247.8x |
| 2 |
Nursing
Central Maine Community College · Auburn, ME |
85
79–85 |
$66,734/yr | Moderate | 91.2x |
| 3 |
Nursing
Eastern Maine Community College · Bangor, ME |
85
80–86 |
$69,158/yr | Moderate | 92.6x |
| 4 |
Nursing
Kennebec Valley Community College · Fairfield, ME |
86
80–86 |
$69,117/yr | Moderate | 98.6x |
| 5 |
Nursing
Northern Maine Community College · Presque Isle, ME |
85
79–85 |
$66,455/yr | Moderate | 93.5x |
| 6 |
Nursing
Southern Maine Community College · South Portland, ME |
85
80–86 |
$67,850/yr | Moderate | 94.9x |
| 7 |
Criminal Justice
Southern Maine Community College · South Portland, ME |
78
74–80 |
$44,869/yr | Resilient | 68.5x |
| 8 |
Practical Nursing
Beal University · Bangor, ME |
72
69–72 |
$72,467/yr | AI-Proof | — |
| 9 |
Criminal Justice
Central Maine Community College · Auburn, ME |
79
72–81 |
$43,112/yr | Resilient | 75.1x |
| 10 |
Health Administration
Saint Joseph's College of Maine · Standish, ME |
76
72–78 |
$136,516/yr | Moderate | 30.9x |
| 11 |
Business Administration
York County Community College · Wells, ME |
77
72–79 |
$40,980/yr | Moderate | 52.0x |
| 12 |
Business Administration
Central Maine Community College · Auburn, ME |
74
70–76 |
$37,958/yr | Moderate | 47.9x |
| 13 |
Electrical Installation
Eastern Maine Community College · Bangor, ME |
79
76–79 |
$46,875/yr | AI-Proof | 133.2x |
| 14 |
Electrical Installation
Kennebec Valley Community College · Fairfield, ME |
75
70–76 |
$46,119/yr | AI-Proof | 82.5x |
| 15 |
Electrical Installation
Southern Maine Community College · South Portland, ME |
79
76–79 |
$47,382/yr | AI-Proof | 123.8x |
| 16 |
Vehicle Repair Technology
Central Maine Community College · Auburn, ME |
70
67–71 |
$43,372/yr | AI-Proof | 75.0x |
| 17 |
Business Administration
Northern Maine Community College · Presque Isle, ME |
74
70–76 |
$38,076/yr | Moderate | 45.0x |
| 18 |
Vehicle Repair Technology
Northern Maine Community College · Presque Isle, ME |
66
65–67 |
$40,977/yr | AI-Proof | 59.7x |
| 19 |
Culinary Arts
Kennebec Valley Community College · Fairfield, ME |
67
66–67 |
$28,893/yr | AI-Proof | 39.6x |
| 20 |
Business Administration
Southern Maine Community College · South Portland, ME |
72
65–75 |
$32,052/yr | Moderate | 55.8x |
| 21 |
Nursing
Maine College of Health Professions · Lewiston, ME |
70
64–70 |
$68,704/yr | Moderate | 20.5x |
| 22 |
Precision Metalworking
Kennebec Valley Community College · Fairfield, ME |
67
66–68 |
$38,884/yr | AI-Proof | 108.2x |
| 23 |
IT Management
Southern Maine Community College · South Portland, ME |
74
65–77 |
$41,813/yr | Exposed | 67.3x |
| 24 |
Medical Assisting
Southern Maine Community College · South Portland, ME |
68
66–69 |
$40,964/yr | Resilient | 51.7x |
| 25 |
Allied Health Professions
Southern Maine Community College · South Portland, ME |
74
70–74 |
$64,549/yr | Resilient | 91.3x |
| 26 |
Allied Health Professions
Eastern Maine Community College · Bangor, ME |
70
68–71 |
$57,825/yr | Resilient | 73.6x |
| 27 |
Precision Metalworking
Beal University · Bangor, ME |
56
54–57 |
$44,690/yr | AI-Proof | — |
| 28 |
Allied Health Professions
Kennebec Valley Community College · Fairfield, ME |
70
67–71 |
$53,243/yr | Resilient | 82.8x |
| 29 |
Medical Assisting
Kennebec Valley Community College · Fairfield, ME |
64
61–64 |
$35,260/yr | Resilient | 50.9x |
| 30 |
Medical Assisting
Eastern Maine Community College · Bangor, ME |
63
60–63 |
$35,194/yr | Resilient | 47.7x |
| 31 |
Mental Health Services
Kennebec Valley Community College · Fairfield, ME |
66
63–67 |
$39,351/yr | Resilient | 55.9x |
| 32 |
Health Administration
Beal University · Bangor, ME |
64
58–67 |
$35,481/yr | Moderate | — |
| 33 |
IT Management
Central Maine Community College · Auburn, ME |
65
55–68 |
$31,114/yr | Exposed | 53.0x |
| 34 |
Medical Assisting
Beal University · Bangor, ME |
61
56–61 |
$38,540/yr | Resilient | — |
| 35 |
Electromechanical Technology
Central Maine Community College · Auburn, ME |
64
62–66 |
$57,505/yr | Resilient | 71.6x |
| 36 |
Teacher Education
Southern Maine Community College · South Portland, ME |
59
56–60 |
$25,603/yr | Moderate | 40.8x |
| 37 |
Allied Health Professions
Maine College of Health Professions · Lewiston, ME |
57
53–57 |
$59,579/yr | Resilient | 16.6x |
| 38 |
Human Services
Central Maine Community College · Auburn, ME |
59
57–59 |
$40,029/yr | Resilient | 47.1x |
| 39 |
Teacher Education
Kennebec Valley Community College · Fairfield, ME |
57
56–58 |
$25,484/yr | Moderate | 34.8x |
| 40 |
Health Administration
Northeast Technical Institute · Scarborough, ME |
60
53–62 |
$28,837/yr | Moderate | — |
| 41 |
Medical Assisting
Northeast Technical Institute · Scarborough, ME |
57
53–57 |
$32,369/yr | Resilient | — |
| 42 |
HVAC Technology
Northeast Technical Institute · Scarborough, ME |
53
51–53 |
$44,276/yr | AI-Proof | — |
| 43 |
Homeland Security
Husson University · Bangor, ME |
56
53–57 |
$46,281/yr | Resilient | 19.9x |
| 44 |
Electrical Engineering Technology
Southern Maine Community College · South Portland, ME |
59
53–61 |
$43,181/yr | Moderate | 72.6x |
| 45 |
Drafting & Design Technology
Southern Maine Community College · South Portland, ME |
56
52–58 |
$45,319/yr | Moderate | 58.7x |
| 46 |
Veterinary Technology
York County Community College · Wells, ME |
55
52–55 |
$36,829/yr | Resilient | 46.6x |
| 47 |
Liberal Arts & Humanities
Central Maine Community College · Auburn, ME |
49
49–49 |
$31,646/yr | AI-Proof | 50.8x |
| 48 |
Liberal Arts & Humanities
Kennebec Valley Community College · Fairfield, ME |
49
50–49 |
$32,448/yr | AI-Proof | 47.8x |
| 49 |
Health Sciences
Southern Maine Community College · South Portland, ME |
54
50–56 |
$39,347/yr | Moderate | 50.8x |
| 50 |
Broadcasting & Digital Media
Southern Maine Community College · South Portland, ME |
51
47–54 |
$29,853/yr | Moderate | 44.7x |
Methodology
This ranking includes the top 59 trade programs at Maine schools, drawn from 59 total programs with earnings data. Programs are ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score (0–100), which combines graduate earnings, AI automation resilience, job market demand, and tuition ROI.
Only in-state tuition is used for ROI calculations. Earnings data comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best trade program in Maine?
By TradeSchoolOutlook Score, Electrical Installation at Kennebec Valley Community College ranks #1 in Maine with a score of 86/100 and graduate earnings of $70,166/yr.
How many trade programs are in Maine?
Our database includes 59 trade programs across Maine schools with reported earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (earnings, debt), Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024–2034
(employment projections), OpenAI GPTs-are-GPTs research (AI task exposure), Felten et al. AIOE.
Last updated 2025.