Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook
Westbrook, ME
- Programs
- Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Massage Therapy and 1 more
- Average net price
- $37,127
- Completion rate
- 91%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Trade Schools in Maine
Maine has 13 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 8 public and 5 private. Together they graduated 1,342 students from these programs in the latest federal count.
Published program tuition runs from $2,000 to $18,850, with a median of $11,950 across the 13 programs that report a program price.
Graduates earned a median of $42,765 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.
The largest programs by graduates are at Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook, Southern Maine Community College and Capilo School of Hair Design.
13
Schools
1,342
Graduates last year
$11,950
Median program tuition
$42,765
Median earnings, 1 yr after
Trade Schools by city in Maine
All 13 schools in Maine
Southern Maine Community College
South Portland, ME
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Electrician, EMT and Paramedic and Heavy Equipment and 6 more
- Average net price
- $11,277
- Completion rate
- 23%
- Type
- Public
Capilo School of Hair Design
Augusta, ME
- Programs
- Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $16,164
- Completion rate
- 78%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Northeast Technical Institute
Scarborough, ME
- Programs
- HVAC, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding and Phlebotomy
- Average net price
- $26,201
- Completion rate
- 92%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Kennebec Valley Community College
Fairfield, ME
- Programs
- Electrician, EMT and Paramedic, HVAC and Lineworker and 6 more
- Average net price
- $7,256
- Completion rate
- 40%
- Type
- Public
Eastern Maine Community College
Bangor, ME
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Electrician, EMT and Paramedic and HVAC and 5 more
- Average net price
- $8,127
- Completion rate
- 36%
- Type
- Public
Northern Maine Community College
Presque Isle, ME
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, Electrician and EMT and Paramedic and 7 more
- Average net price
- $7,369
- Completion rate
- 34%
- Type
- Public
Central Maine Community College
Auburn, ME
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, HVAC, Machinist and CNC and Medical Assistant and 2 more
- Average net price
- $5,388
- Completion rate
- 31%
- Type
- Public
Washington County Community College
Calais, ME
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, Electrician and Heavy Equipment and 4 more
- Average net price
- $6,234
- Completion rate
- 41%
- Type
- Public
Empire Beauty School-Maine
Bangor, ME
- Programs
- Cosmetology
- Average net price
- $14,594
- Completion rate
- 70%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Beal University
Bangor, ME
- Programs
- Medical Assistant and Welding
- Average net price
- $49,163
- Completion rate
- 29%
- Type
- Private for-profit
York County Community College
Wells, ME
- Programs
- Electrician, Machinist and CNC and Medical Assistant
- Average net price
- $3,013
- Completion rate
- 27%
- Type
- Public
University of Maine at Augusta
Augusta, ME
- Programs
- Aviation Maintenance and Dental Assistant
- Average net price
- $9,721
- Completion rate
- 25%
- Type
- Public
Common questions
How much does trade school training cost in Maine?
The median published tuition is $11,950 (range $2,000 to $18,850, 13 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Capilo School of Hair Design ($2,000), Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook ($2,885) and Northeast Technical Institute ($15,710). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.
How long does trade school school take?
Programs that report a length take a median of 8 months to finish (2 to 12 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.
How much do trade school graduates earn?
Across 30 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $42,765 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.
Are there public trade school programs in Maine?
Yes. 8 public schools offer it, including Southern Maine Community College, Kennebec Valley Community College, Eastern Maine Community College, Northern Maine Community College and Central Maine Community College.
Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.