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Eastern Maine Community College

Bangor, ME
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Value
Median Earnings (10yr)
$41,704
-22% vs average
Net Price / Year
$8,928
-56% vs average
Graduation Rate
N/A
Payback Period
0.9 years
Median Debt
$11,293
Student Body
1,840

Eastern Maine Community College — Earnings vs Cost (vs National Average)

Is Eastern Maine Community College Worth It?

There isn't enough publicly available data to calculate a definitive value score for Eastern Maine Community College. This may be due to the institution's size, reporting gaps, or the specific programs offered.

The investment pays for itself in just 0.9 years — among the fastest payback periods of any college we track.

Best Programs at Eastern Maine Community College

Program-level earnings data isn't available for Eastern Maine Community College. When evaluating whether to attend, research outcomes for your specific major using the Department of Education's College Scorecard or ask the admissions office for placement rates.

As a general rule: STEM, nursing, accounting, and computer science programs tend to deliver the strongest ROI regardless of institution. Humanities and arts programs can still be worthwhile, but require more intentional career planning to achieve financial payoff.

Return on Investment

Estimated 4-Year Cost

$35,712

Based on $8,928/yr net price × 4 years

Earnings Premium

-22%

vs. national average of $53,787/yr

Payback Period

0.9 years

Time to recoup the total cost through higher earnings

10-Year Net Gain

$381,328

Median earnings over 10 years minus total cost of attendance

Quick Facts

Institution Type
public
Location
Bangor, ME
Student Body
1,840 students
Net Price (Annual)
$8,928
Median Earnings (10yr)
$41,704
Median Student Debt
$11,293
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median earnings are measured 10 years after enrollment. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal financial aid. Value scores are calculated using our methodology.