Best Precision Metal Working Degrees in Maine by ROI
Colleges in Maine ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Maine
4
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$137,109
Across Maine programs
Average Annual Cost
$15,680
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Eastern Maine Community College
Grad rate: 25.2% |
+$257,052 | $56,571 | $17,184 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Southern Maine Community College
Grad rate: 19.4% |
+$192,360 | $53,258 | $16,400 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Central Maine Community College
Grad rate: 24.6% |
+$125,920 | $49,812 | $15,160 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Kennebec Valley Community College
Grad rate: 45.7% |
-$26,896 | $42,053 | $13,978 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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