Eastern Maine Community College
Public two-year college in Bangor, ME that costs an average of $8,127 a year after financial aid and graduates 36% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$8,127
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
36%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$46,579
PublicSmall city1,840 undergraduates
Cost of Eastern Maine Community College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $16,887 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $4,156 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $7,036 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $12,656 |
| Books and supplies | $1,400 |
| Average net price after aid | $8,127 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $7,467 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $7,728 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $7,457 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $10,081 |
| $110,001+ | $9,639 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Eastern Maine Community College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 36% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 56% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $43,232 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $46,579 |
| Rank in Maine (earnings) | 3rd of 7 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $9,500 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $108 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 36% |
| Students with federal loans | 11% |
Majors and programs at Eastern Maine Community College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (23)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 69 | $56,464 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 35 | $36,173 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | 1 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 3 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 2 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 1 | — | — |
| Education | 15 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 38 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 2 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 2 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 1 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | — | — | — |
| Human Services | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 7 | — | — |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | 21 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 17 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 1 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — |
| Woodworking | — | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (25)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 66 | $74,650 | $16,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 46 | $58,091 | $9,162 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 56 | $41,252 | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 42 | $37,626 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 63 | $28,588 | $17,375 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 15 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 15 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 19 | — | — |
| Construction Trades, Other | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 17 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 18 | — | — |
| Education | 20 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 19 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 4 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 7 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 17 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 13 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | — | — | — |
| Human Services | 29 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 43 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 27 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 13 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 15 | — | — |
| Woodworking | 8 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Maine
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennebec Valley Community College | Fairfield | $7,256 | — | $46,874 |
| Central Maine Community College | Auburn | $5,388 | — | $45,995 |
| York County Community College | Wells | $3,013 | — | $45,918 |
| Northern Maine Community College | Presque Isle | $7,369 | — | $44,952 |
| Southern Maine Community College | South Portland | $11,277 | — | $48,636 |
| Beal University | Bangor | $49,163 | — | $43,193 |
About Eastern Maine Community College
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Bangor, ME |
| Setting | Small city |
| Undergraduates | 1,840 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 19 to 1 |
| Accreditor | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Website | emcc.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Eastern Maine Community College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $16,887 a year (tuition and fees: $4,156 in-state, $7,036 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $8,127 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $7,467.
How much do Eastern Maine Community College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $46,579 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 3rd of 7 similar colleges in Maine.
What is Eastern Maine Community College's graduation rate?
36% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 56% of first-year students return for a second year.