Saint Joseph's College of Maine's published cost of attendance is $59,782. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $20,728, middle-income families pay around $24,886, and higher-income families pay approximately $32,613.
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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) | $59,782 |
| Tuition and Fees | $44,420 |
| Room and Board | $15,384 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$32,227 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $27,555 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $20,728 |
| $30–48k | $20,376 |
| $48–75k | $24,886 |
| $75–110k | $28,819 |
| $110k+ | $32,613 |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine's published cost of attendance is $59,782. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $20,728, middle-income families pay around $24,886, and higher-income families pay approximately $32,613. Azimuth ranks Saint Joseph's College of Maine #1167 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Saint Joseph's College of Maine uses need-based aid to bridge the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. The college participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the college works to meet demonstrated financial need through a combination of grants, scholarships, and loans. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $25,900; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $73,164, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Saint Joseph's College of Maine earn median 4-year earnings of $73,164, placing Saint Joseph's College of Maine in the 74.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $9,689 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Saint Joseph's College of Maine in the 85.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Saint Joseph's College of Maine #276 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Saint Joseph's College of Maine's concentration in health-related fields. Nursing is the largest program with 56 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $84,796, at 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The Kinesiology program graduates 27 students earning median 4-year earnings of $53,842, at 1.0x the national benchmark. Health Administration and Biology, General round out the top programs, with Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions also contributing 20 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $95,515 at 1.3x the benchmark. This health-focused portfolio positions Saint Joseph's College of Maine to serve students seeking stable, in-demand career pathways with solid long-term financial outcomes.
