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Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Maine

2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Maine

15 Schools Ranked
$8,171 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$13,410 Avg Student Debt

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right for you. 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 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Maine ranking. This report analyzed 15 schools in Maine to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate certificate programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

78 Total Awards
$3,877 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,665 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Eastern Maine Community College to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Maine. Bangor, Maine is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 78 students in 2021-2022.

Students from Maine who attend Eastern Maine Community College full time pay an average of $3,877 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,757. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,665 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 47% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Eastern Maine Community College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 66% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Eastern Maine Community College Report

#2

Northeast Technical Institute

Scarborough, Maine
$8,077 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northeast Technical Institute. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Maine list.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Northeast Technical Institute accumulate an average of $8,077 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

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#3

Empire Beauty School-Maine

Portland, Maine
74 Total Awards
$12,856 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 15 schools in Maine that were part of this year’s ranking, Empire Beauty School-Maine landed the # 3 spot on the list. Empire Beauty School-Maine is a very small private for-profit school situated in Portland, Maine. It awarded 74 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,856 in student loans. Around 99% of those degree recipients were women.

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#4

Southern Maine Community College

South Portland, Maine
72 Total Awards
$3,797 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Southern Maine Community College is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in South Portland, Maine, the medium-sized public school awarded 72 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Maine pay an average of $3,797 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SMCC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,677. Around 39% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at SMCC. In fact, around 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#5

Northern Maine Community College

Presque Isle, Maine
16 Total Awards
$3,730 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you attend Northern Maine Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Maine list. Northern Maine Community College is a very small public school situated in Presque Isle, Maine. It awarded 16 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Northern Maine Community College is $3,730. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,610. Around 31% of those degree recipients were women.

Northern Maine Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 61% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#6

Beal College

Bangor, Maine
23 Total Awards

Beal College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Maine list. Beal College is a very small private for-profit school situated in Bangor, Maine. It awarded 23 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Of those students who received their degree, 87% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Beal College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 95% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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54 Total Awards
$8,229 Avg Student Debt

Capilo School of Hair Design ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Maine list. Located in Augusta, Maine, the very small private for-profit school handed out 54 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Capilo School of Hair Design accumulate an average of $8,229 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 98% of those degree recipients were women.

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44 Total Awards
$3,687 Average Tuition & Fees

Washington County Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #7 on the list. Washington County Community College is a very small public school situated in Calais, Maine. It awarded 44 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Maine pay an average of $3,687 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Washington County Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,567. Around 16% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Washington County Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 55% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#9

Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook

Westbrook, Maine
43 Total Awards
$6,639 Avg Student Debt

Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Westbrook, Maine is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 43 students in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $6,639 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.

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43 Total Awards
$3,687 Average Tuition & Fees
$7,880 Avg Student Debt

Kennebec Valley Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Maine ranking. This small public school is located in Fairfield, Maine, and it awarded 43 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $3,687 in tuition and fees if they attend Kennebec Valley Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,567. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $7,880 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 44% of those degree recipients were women.

Kennebec Valley Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 52% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#11

The Landing School

Arundel, Maine
51 Total Awards
$26,012 Average Tuition & Fees

The Landing School landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. The Landing School is a private not-for-profit institution located in Arundel, Maine. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 51 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $26,012 to cover tuition and fees at The Landing School. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Of those students who received their degree, 8% were women.

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36 Total Awards
$8,378 Average Tuition & Fees
$36,057 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #12, University of Maine at Augusta did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Augusta, Maine, the small public school handed out 36 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $8,378 in tuition and fees if they attend UMA full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,778. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from UMA accumulate an average of $36,057 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UMA. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 79% took at least some of their classes online.

Full University of Maine at Augusta Report

23 Total Awards
$16,238 Average Tuition & Fees

Maine College of Health Professions ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Maine list. MCHP is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lewiston, Maine. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 23 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.

MCHP does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $16,238. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out MCHP. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

Full Maine College of Health Professions Report

26 Total Awards
$3,760 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #14, Central Maine Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Central Maine Technical College is located in Auburn, Maine and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 26 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Full-time students from Maine pay an average of $3,760 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Central Maine Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,640. Around 31% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Central Maine Technical College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 57% took at least some of their classes online.

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#15

University of Maine at Fort Kent

Fort Kent, Maine
$8,542 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Maine at Fort Kent landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs.

Full-time students from Maine pay an average of $8,542 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UMFK. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,312.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UMFK. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 63% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

Full University of Maine at Fort Kent Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 15 schools only.

References

  • 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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