Maine College of Art & Design
Portland, Maine · Private, nonprofit
Of 5 assessed programs, 4 leave graduates out-earning a typical Maine high-school graduate (about $38,000/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 3 could not be assessed.
What would this cost you?
| 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). It reflects students who received federal aid.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
5 of 8 programs could be assessed 62% have an earnings verdict
| Program | Degree | Median earnings | vs a high-school grad | Verdict | Median debt | Years to repay | Recent completers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journalism | Graduate/Professional Certificate | $63,479 | +$25,479 | clears the bar | $17,470 | 0.7 yrs | 36 |
| Design | Bachelor's Degree | $39,443 | +$1,443 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 18.7 yrs | 29 |
| Fine Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $34,720 | -$3,280 | falls short | $27,000 | insufficient data | 24 |
| Fine Arts | Master's Degree | $49,053 | +$11,053 | clears the bar | $83,358 | 7.5 yrs | 9 |
| Film and Photography | Bachelor's Degree | $41,600 | +$3,600 | clears the bar | insufficient data | insufficient data | 8 |
| Teacher Education (by subject) | Master's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 24 |
| Graphic Communications | Bachelor's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 14 |
| Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry | Bachelor's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 1 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release 2026-06-10. Earnings are medians measured four years after completion, compared with the state high-school-graduate benchmark ($38,000/yr). Debt is federal loans only. Suppressed values are shown as insufficient data, never imputed. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise.