Maine College of Art & Design: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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415
students enrolled
131
degrees and certificates a year
52%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$38,338
average net price a year
Tuition $40,668
$24,333
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$40,778
median earnings, 10 years after entry
17% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Visual & performing arts | 66% | 87 |
| Communication & journalism | 14% | 18 |
| Communications technology | 11% | 14 |
| Education | 9% | 12 |
AI and data programs
Maine College of Art & Design reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Maine College of Art & Design
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Cumberland County, where the college is.
261
open professional jobs
42
entry level
3 say no experience is needed
8%
ask for AI skills
20 jobs
2.6%
unemployment in Cumberland County
2026-08 · up 0.1 points from a year earlier
$92,983
median household income
Cumberland County
52%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 1.8% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in visual & performing arts, communication & journalism, communications technology, which lead to design (3 open), marketing (15 open).
Hiring most: Idexx Laboratories Inc /De (27), BerryDunn (13), Unum Group (13), Springborn Staffing (12), Idexx Distribution (9), Forerunner (8), Idexx (7), Garmin (6).
What they hire for: Engineering (47), Sales (44), Finance (29), Operations (25), Marketing (15), Data & Analytics (12). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Coastal Counties Workforce Board.
- Greater Portland CareerCenterPortland · 207-623-7981 · Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Southern Midcoast CareerCenterBrunswick · 207-623-7981 · Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday � 8:00am-5:00pm and Thursday 8:00am-12:00pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
Similar colleges in Maine
- College of the AtlanticBar Harbor · 353 students
- Maine College of Health ProfessionsLewiston · 239 students
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- Maine Media CollegeRockport · 3 students
- Saint Joseph's College of MaineStandish · 964 students
- Bates CollegeLewiston · 1,760 students
Common questions
- How big is Maine College of Art & Design?
- Maine College of Art & Design enrolls about 415 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Portland, Maine. It awards about 131 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Maine College of Art & Design?
- 52% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Maine College of Art & Design graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $24,333 six years after entry and $40,778 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Maine College of Art & Design offer AI or data science degrees?
- Maine College of Art & Design reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Maine College of Art & Design?
- 261 open professional jobs are listed in Cumberland County, 42 of them entry level and 3 saying no experience is needed. Idexx Laboratories Inc /De has the most openings.
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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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