Culinary programs in Maine
9 culinary programs at 5 Maine schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (1 programs), the state median is $31,356 one year after completion, 8% below the national median of $33,992.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Maine Community College | South Portland, ME | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 4 | $31,356 | – | – |
| Central Maine Community College | Auburn, ME | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Central Maine Community College | Auburn, ME | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| Eastern Maine Community College | Bangor, ME | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Eastern Maine Community College | Bangor, ME | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| Kennebec Valley Community College | Fairfield, ME | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Kennebec Valley Community College | Fairfield, ME | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| York County Community College | Wells, ME | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| York County Community College | Wells, ME | Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Before you choose a culinary school in Maine
There is no single required license for cooks; employers often value experience, and food-safety manager certifications are common requirements.
- What do graduates typically earn compared with the program's debt?
- Is an externship or paid stage included?
- Are knives and uniforms included in the price?
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying culinary program in Maine?
By reported one-year earnings, Southern Maine Community College leads at $31,356 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many culinary programs are in Maine?
The Scorecard lists 9 certificate or associate programs in this field at 5 schools in Maine.