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2023 Best Trade Schools in Maine

14 Schools Ranked
$42,726 Average Earnings
$28,320 Avg Student Debt

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Trade Schools in Maine ranking. This report analyzed 14 schools in Maine to see which ones offered the best programs for trade school students.

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Top Trade Schools in Maine

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

University of Maine at Presque Isle

Presque Isle, Maine
272 Total Awards

Our analysis found University of Maine at Presque Isle to be the best school for trade school students in Maine. Located in Presque Isle, Maine, the small public school awarded 272 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

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#2

Maine Maritime Academy

Castine, Maine
177 Total Awards

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Maine Maritime Academy. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Trade Schools in Maine list. Maine Maritime is a public institution located in Castine, Maine. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 177 degrees in 2021-2022.

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501 Total Awards

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Saint Joseph’s College of Maine is a great place for trade school students. Located in Standish, Maine, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 501 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#4

University of Maine

Orono, Maine
2,876 Total Awards

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Maine. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Trade Schools in Maine list. This fairly large public school is located in Orono, Maine, and it awarded 2,876 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#5

Husson University

Bangor, Maine
1,065 Total Awards

Out of the 14 schools in Maine that were part of this year’s ranking, Husson University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Husson is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Bangor, Maine. It awarded 1,065 degrees in 2021-2022.

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616 Total Awards

With a ranking of #6, University of Maine at Augusta did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working. This small public school is located in Augusta, Maine, and it awarded 616 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#7

Beal College

Bangor, Maine
175 Total Awards

Beal College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best trade school programs. This very small private for-profit school is located in Bangor, Maine, and it awarded 175 degrees in 2021-2022.

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365 Total Awards

With a ranking of #8, Eastern Maine Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working. Eastern Maine Community College is located in Bangor, Maine and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 365 degrees to qualified students.

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193 Total Awards

York County Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best trade school programs. This small public school is located in Wells, Maine, and it awarded 193 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#10

University of New England

Biddeford, Maine
1,557 Total Awards

With a ranking of #10, University of New England did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working. UNE is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Biddeford, Maine. It awarded 1,557 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#11

Southern Maine Community College

South Portland, Maine
804 Total Awards

With a ranking of #11, Southern Maine Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working. SMCC is a public institution located in South Portland, Maine. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 804 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#12

Northern Maine Community College

Presque Isle, Maine
108 Total Awards

With a ranking of #12, Northern Maine Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working. Northern Maine Community College is located in Presque Isle, Maine and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 108 degrees to qualified students.

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#13

University of Southern Maine

Portland, Maine
1,918 Total Awards

With a ranking of #13, University of Southern Maine did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working. Located in Portland, Maine, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,918 degrees in 2021-2022.

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349 Total Awards

Central Maine Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Trade Schools in Maine ranking. Located in Auburn, Maine, the small public school awarded 349 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 14 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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