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Certificate (1-2 years)-12% vs national median114 grads tracked

Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians at Northern Maine Community College

Ranked 140th of 179 certificate (1-2 years) programs in Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$35,528
middle 50%: $29,078 – $44,700
Median · 5 years out
$46,878
middle 50%: $34,399 – $56,029
Median · 10 years out
$50,007
middle 50%: $37,198 – $62,278

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (certificate (1-2 years)) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Northern Maine Community College's certificate (1-2 years) program in Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians earn a median $35,528 one year after graduating, rising to $50,007 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 12% below the national median of $53,107 for this field, ranking 140th of 179 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
9.2 yrs
≈ $10,506 total interest

Same major at other universities

Southeastern Community College
$47,119 · 5 yrs out
Ridgewater College
$47,119 · 5 yrs out
Linn-Benton Community College
$47,119 · 5 yrs out
Aims Community College
$47,119 · 5 yrs out
Capital Area Technical College
$46,994 · 5 yrs out
Baton Rouge Community College
$46,891 · 5 yrs out
Hawaii Community College
$46,412 · 5 yrs out
New River Community College
$46,394 · 5 yrs out
Southside Virginia Community College
$46,298 · 5 yrs out
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana - Region 5
$46,171 · 5 yrs out
El Paso Community College
$45,875 · 5 yrs out
Iowa Lakes Community College
$45,466 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Northern Maine Community College

Energy Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$81,043 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Certificate)
$73,157 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$66,891 · 5 yrs out
Precision Production (Associate)
$65,282 · 5 yrs out
Precision Metal Working (Associate)
$65,282 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$58,906 · 5 yrs out
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (Associate)
$57,301 · 5 yrs out
Construction Trades (Associate)
$51,994 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$49,143 · 5 yrs out
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services (Associate)
$48,096 · 5 yrs out
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$47,119 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Certificate)
$43,722 · 5 yrs out

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