ME | PRIVATE NONPROFIT
Degreeli reads this school through school + degree value, not prestige alone. Start with the Value Score, then expand each program to see cost, salary, payback, and risk.
Overview
Maine College of Art looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $575,416 in completion-adjusted ROI.
Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 29.4 years.
4-year net cost
$153,352
Estimated debt
$95,078
Early salary signal
$49,514
Graduation rate
52%
Why this score?
High Risk is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($153,352), estimated debt ($95,078), early-career salary ($49,514), payback, completion, and review signals. The strongest signal is that enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives. The main caution is that debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate. Data confidence is medium, so this should support comparison rather than act as a guarantee.
Strengths
Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Programs
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
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28
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$575,416
Salary Outlook
$49,514
Estimated Debt
$95,078
Payback
16.1 years
Strengths
Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
MASTERS
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18
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$426,683
Salary Outlook
$38,261
Estimated Debt
$95,078
Payback
20.8 years
Strengths
Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
Risks
Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
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13
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$349,843
Salary Outlook
$32,448
Estimated Debt
$95,078
Payback
24.6 years
Strengths
Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
Risks
Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
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11
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$327,604
Salary Outlook
$30,766
Estimated Debt
$95,078
Payback
25.9 years
Strengths
Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
Risks
Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
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11
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$278,910
Salary Outlook
$27,082
Estimated Debt
$95,078
Payback
29.4 years
Strengths
Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
Risks
Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
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ROI Snapshot
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
28
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,116,228
Risk-adjusted ROI
$575,416
Value at risk
$540,812
Payback
16.1 years
MASTERS
18
High Risk
On-time ROI
$827,708
Risk-adjusted ROI
$426,683
Value at risk
$401,025
Payback
20.8 years
BACHELORS
13
High Risk
On-time ROI
$678,648
Risk-adjusted ROI
$349,843
Value at risk
$328,805
Payback
24.6 years
BACHELORS
11
High Risk
On-time ROI
$635,508
Risk-adjusted ROI
$327,604
Value at risk
$307,904
Payback
25.9 years
BACHELORS
11
High Risk
On-time ROI
$541,048
Risk-adjusted ROI
$278,910
Value at risk
$262,138
Payback
29.4 years
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