Maine College of Art & Design
Portland, Maine · Private, nonprofit · 415 undergraduates
Of 5 programs with reported earnings, 4 leave graduates out-earning a typical Maine high-school graduate (about $38,000/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 3 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $31,589 |
| $30k to $48k | $33,075 |
| $48k to $75k | $35,283 |
| $75k to $110k | $40,992 |
| $110k and up | $42,001 |
| All families (average) | $38,338 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journalism | Graduate/Professional Certificate | $63,479 | +$25,479 | clears the bar | $17,470 | 0.7 yrs |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $39,443 | +$1,443 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 18.7 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $34,720 | -$3,280 | falls short | $27,000 | n/a |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Master's Degree | $49,053 | +$11,053 | clears the bar | $83,358 | 7.5 yrs |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $41,600 | +$3,600 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 29% of students receive Pell grants · 52% 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.