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Construction trades programs in Maine
5 schools in Maine offer construction trades programs (5 of them public), with 4 certificate and 4 associate programs between them.
All construction trades programs in Maine
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Community CollegeAuburn, ME | Community college | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,140 |
| Central Maine Community CollegeAuburn, ME | Community college | Associate degree | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,140 |
| Eastern Maine Community CollegeBangor, ME | Community college | Associate degree | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,156 |
| Kennebec Valley Community CollegeFairfield, ME | Community college | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,156 |
| Kennebec Valley Community CollegeFairfield, ME | Community college | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,156 |
| Northern Maine Community CollegePresque Isle, ME | Community college | Certificate | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,156 |
| Southern Maine Community CollegeSouth Portland, ME | Community college | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,156 |
| Southern Maine Community CollegeSouth Portland, ME | Community college | Associate degree | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,156 |
Cities with the most programs: Auburn (1), Bangor (1), Fairfield (1), Presque Isle (1), South Portland (1).
What counts: building and construction finishing, management and inspection.
Frequently asked questions
How many construction trades programs are in Maine?
5 schools in Maine awarded construction trades certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 4 certificate and 4 associate programs.
What is the cheapest construction trades school in Maine?
By yearly tuition and fees, Central Maine Community College in Auburn charges $4,140 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
More in Maine: all trade schools · colleges
Other trades: Welding · HVAC · Electrician · Plumbing · Auto and diesel mechanic · Cosmetology and barbering · Culinary arts · Medical assistant · Phlebotomy and medical lab · EMT, surgical tech and imaging · Medical billing and coding
Construction trades programs nationwide
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.