C
Average
Score: 49/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
64/100 · earnings-weighted

Northern Maine Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Presque Isle, Maine 04769
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 33%
Outcomes
D
43/100
Affordability
B+
76/100
Resources
C+
63/100
Experience
C
52/100
Prestige
F
13/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

772
Total Enrollment
33%
Graduation Rate
49%
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$8,462
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Northern Maine Community College ▼

30% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$184,140
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,025
1-Year Change
+7.3%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Northern Maine Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$43,348
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$34,802
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$10,825
Median debt at graduation
42.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
55.6%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 25% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 81st percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (ME wage index 0.89). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Northern Maine Community College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$66,455$68,362-15%#909 of 962#867$12,000
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians$40,977$48,823-16%#159 of 176#147$10,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$38,076$42,002-14%#418 of 547#387—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities—$40,263-9%#669 of 947#560—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services—$37,944-10%#398 of 476#376—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Northern Maine Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $184,140
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,025/mo — vs ~$346/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 04742 (7.0% cap, Fort Fairfield)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $2,880 $5,760
Room $3,114
Board $5,484
Total Cost (On-Campus) $19,620 $22,500

Financial Aid

94%
Receive Any Aid
50%
Receive Pell Grants
11%
Take Out Loans
$8,462
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$6,369
$30,001 - $48,000$8,171
$48,001 - $75,000$10,008
$75,001 - $110,000$15,581
$110,001+$15,581

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 26 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 23 grads/yr Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder 20 grads/yr Electrician 17 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 13 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 12 grads/yr Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 8 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 8 grads/yr Plumbing Technology/Plumber 6 grads/yr Building Construction Technology/Technician 6 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 5 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 5 grads/yr Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician 4 grads/yr Accounting 3 grads/yr Network and System Administration/Administrator 3 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 3 grads/yr Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 3 grads/yr Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician 3 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 2 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 2 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Northern Maine Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
$62k/yr 651,400 jobs
Health information technologists and medical registrars
$67k/yr 41,900 jobs
Medical records specialists
$50k/yr 194,800 jobs
Signal and track switch repairers
$84k/yr 8,700 jobs
First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
$79k/yr 921,600 jobs
Electricians
$62k/yr 818,700 jobs

Student Demographics

772
Total Students
52%
Women
53%
Traditional Age (18-24)
30%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 88%
Hispanic 3%
Black 2%
Asian 1%
Two or More 2%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 29%
Off-Campus (Renters) 30%
With Family 41%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~232 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 27%
Hybrid (Some Online) 39%
Fully Online 34%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 53%
25-64 (Adult) 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Northern Maine Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Northern Maine Community College?
Tuition at Northern Maine Community College is $2,880 for in-state students and $5,760 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $8,462.
What is the graduation rate at Northern Maine Community College?
The graduation rate at Northern Maine Community College is 33%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Northern Maine Community College a good school?
Northern Maine Community College has a Repit College Score of 49/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Northern Maine Community College?
Northern Maine Community College has a total enrollment of 772 students.
Is there rental demand near Northern Maine Community College?
Yes! Approximately 30% of students at Northern Maine Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 232 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Presque Isle area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology