Published cost of attendance is $60,128. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $31,589, middle-income families pay around $35,283, higher-income families pay approximately $42,001.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $60,128 |
| Tuition and Fees | $42,942 |
| Room and Board | $17,184 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$21,790 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $38,338 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $31,589 |
| $30–48k | $33,075 |
| $48–75k | $35,283 |
| $75–110k | $40,992 |
| $110k+ | $42,001 |
Published cost of attendance is $60,128. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $31,589, middle-income families pay around $35,283, higher-income families pay approximately $42,001. Azimuth ranks Maine College of Art & Design #1363 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 4.4 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $40,372. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $40,550, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is moderate relative to earnings. Manageable for most graduates, but higher-debt borrowers should plan carefully.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Maine College of Art & Design earn median 4-year earnings of $40,550, placing Maine College of Art & Design in the 1.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $18,304 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Maine College of Art & Design in the 7.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Maine College of Art & Design #1428 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These outcomes reflect the institution's concentration in visual and performing arts, fields where early-career earnings vary widely depending on career pathway and geographic market. The earnings pattern centers on Visual & Performing Arts. Design and Applied Arts is the largest program with 29 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $39,443, representing 0.8× the national benchmark for the field. The Fine and Studio Arts program graduates 24 students with median 4-year earnings of $34,720. Graphic Communications and Film/Video and Photographic Arts round out the program portfolio, with Film/Video and Photographic Arts graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $41,600 at 1.0× the national benchmark. For students in creative fields, these figures represent meaningful long-term financial outcomes relative to ME's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $35,051.
