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Welding schools in Maine
8 schools in Maine offer welding programs (7 of them public), with 8 certificate and 6 associate programs between them.
All welding 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 | Associate degree | 12 | n/a | $61,562 | n/a | $4,140 |
| Beal UniversityBangor, ME | For-profit 2-year college | Associate degree | 1 | n/a | $61,300 | n/a | n/a |
| Kennebec Valley Community CollegeFairfield, ME | Community college | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | $59,020 | n/a | $4,156 |
| Kennebec Valley Community CollegeFairfield, ME | Community college | Certificate | 31 | n/a | $53,244 | n/a | $4,156 |
| Beal UniversityBangor, ME | For-profit 2-year college | Certificate | 15 | n/a | n/a | $8,323 | n/a |
| Central Maine Community CollegeAuburn, ME | Community college | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,140 |
| Eastern Maine Community CollegeBangor, ME | Community college | Certificate | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,156 |
| Eastern Maine Community CollegeBangor, ME | Community college | Associate degree | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,156 |
| Northern Maine Community CollegePresque Isle, ME | Community college | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,156 |
| Southern Maine Community CollegeSouth Portland, ME | Community college | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,156 |
| Southern Maine Community CollegeSouth Portland, ME | Community college | Associate degree | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,156 |
| Washington County Community CollegeCalais, ME | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,156 |
| York County Community CollegeWells, ME | Community college | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,156 |
| York County Community CollegeWells, ME | Community college | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,156 |
Cities with the most programs: Bangor (2), Auburn (1), Fairfield (1), Presque Isle (1), South Portland (1), Calais (1), Wells (1).
What counts: precision metal working: welding, machining, CNC and sheet metal.
Frequently asked questions
How many welding schools are in Maine?
8 schools in Maine awarded welding certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 8 certificate and 6 associate programs.
What is the cheapest welding 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.
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Welding schools 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.