2027 Best Value Construction Trades Schools in Maine
[Construction Trades](/majors/construction-trades/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for construction trades students.
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2027 Best Value Construction Trades Schools in Maine
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in construction trades, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Construction Trades Schools
Our analysis ranked Kennebec Valley Community College the best value for a degree in construction trades in Maine. Located in the town of Fairfield, Kennebec Valley Community College is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $4,156 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $7,036. Typical student debt for construction trades graduates is $9,031. Construction Trades graduates of Kennebec Valley Community College earn a median of $58,143 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $9,031 median debt.
Washington County Community College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value construction trades schools. Located in the rural area of Calais, Washington County Community College is a small public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,156, with out-of-state students paying around $7,036. Median earnings reach $34,407 ten years out.
A rank of #3 makes York County Community College one of the best values for construction trades. York County Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of Wells. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,156, with out-of-state students paying around $7,036. Typical student debt for construction trades graduates is $12,757. Construction Trades graduates of York County Community College earn a median of $35,803 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $12,757 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Central Maine Community College earned it the #4 place for construction trades. Located in the city of Auburn, Central Maine Community College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,140, compared with $7,020 for out-of-state students. Construction Trades graduates carry a median of $14,700 in student loans. Early-career construction trades graduates make about $43,934. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #5 makes Northern Maine Community College one of the best values for construction trades. Set in the town of Presque Isle, Northern Maine Community College is a small public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,156, compared with $7,036 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for construction trades graduates is $16,013. Construction Trades graduates of Northern Maine Community College earn a median of $48,503 early in their careers. Set against $16,013 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Eastern Maine Community College landed the #6 spot for construction trades value this year. Set in the city of Bangor, Eastern Maine Community College is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,156, while out-of-state students pay about $7,036. Students borrow a median of $11,515 to complete the construction trades program here. Soon after graduation, construction trades degree recipients from Eastern Maine Community College generally make around $46,875. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Southern Maine Community College placed #7 among the best values for construction trades. Set in the city of South Portland, Southern Maine Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,156, compared with $7,036 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $13,869 to complete the construction trades program here. Early-career construction trades graduates make about $47,382. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
