Medical Assistant programs in Maine
16 medical assistant programs at 11 Maine schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (5 programs), the state median is $42,319 one year after completion, 17% above the national median of $36,193. Median borrower debt is $8,708.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Maine Community College | South Portland, ME | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 12 | $45,464 | – | – |
| Beal University | Bangor, ME | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 4 | $43,211 | – | – |
| Kennebec Valley Community College | Fairfield, ME | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 31 | $42,319 | $25,308 | $288 |
| Northeast Technical Institute | Scarborough, ME | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 50 | $36,558 | $8,708 | $99 |
| Eastern Maine Community College | Bangor, ME | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 21 | $36,173 | $7,574 | $86 |
| Beal University | Bangor, ME | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Central Maine Community College | Auburn, ME | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Eastern Maine Community College | Bangor, ME | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Kennebec Valley Community College | Fairfield, ME | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| University of Maine at Augusta | Augusta, ME | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| University of Maine at Presque Isle | Presque Isle, ME | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Northern Maine Community College | Presque Isle, ME | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Northern Maine Community College | Presque Isle, ME | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Southern Maine Community College | South Portland, ME | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 17 | not reported | – | – |
| Washington County Community College | Calais, ME | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| York County Community College | Wells, ME | Allied Health and Medical Assisting 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 medical assistant school in Maine
Medical assistants are generally not state-licensed, but employers often prefer a credential such as the CMA (AAMA) or RMA. Many certifying bodies require graduation from an accredited program.
- Is the program accredited by an agency that qualifies me for national certification?
- Is an externship included, and who arranges it?
- What is the cost per credential exam?
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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 medical assistant program in Maine?
By reported one-year earnings, Southern Maine Community College leads at $45,464 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many medical assistant programs are in Maine?
The Scorecard lists 16 certificate or associate programs in this field at 11 schools in Maine.