Kennebec Valley Community College
Fairfield, Maine · Public · 1,597 undergraduates
Of 12 programs with reported earnings, 9 leave graduates out-earning a typical Maine high-school graduate (about $38,000/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 23 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $3,361 |
| $30k to $48k | $3,863 |
| $48k to $75k | $4,146 |
| $75k to $110k | $6,145 |
| $110k and up | $9,291 |
| All families (average) | $3,910 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $36,478 | -$1,522 | falls short | $11,711 | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $73,136 | +$35,136 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $43,178 | +$5,178 | clears the bar | $15,000 | 2.9 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate's Degree | $33,225 | -$4,775 | falls short | $7,758 | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $66,084 | +$28,084 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $132,564 | +$94,564 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 0.1 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $53,244 | +$15,244 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate's Degree | $46,119 | +$8,119 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Marketing | Associate's Degree | $43,931 | +$5,931 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $41,939 | +$3,939 | clears the bar | $16,068 | 4.1 yrs |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $28,893 | -$9,107 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate's Degree | $59,020 | +$21,020 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 31% of students receive Pell grants · 39% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.