Kennebec Valley Community College
Fairfield, ME · Public · Associate degree-granting
Kennebec Valley Community College is a public institution in Fairfield, Maine, accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. With 1,597 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $36,035 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 43.7%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $13,255, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.72x. The average net price after financial aid is $3,910 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Electrical & Power Transmission, Health Services, Allied Health & Medical Assisting, and Registered Nursing.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$36,035
Graduation Rate
43.7%
Median Debt
$13,255
Average Net Price
$3,910
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
4.61x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.72x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,597
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
64.4%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$4,156
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,036
Pell Grant Rate
31.3%
Federal Loan Rate
13.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$3,361
Income $30K–$48K
$3,863
Income $48K–$75K
$4,146
Income $110K+
$9,291
Student Demographics
Women
63.2%
White
88.3%
Black
1.7%
Hispanic
3.4%
Asian
0.5%
Two or More Races
3.6%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
45.8%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education — Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Technical and Career Institutions — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- New England Commission of Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (27)
Associate (15)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $36,478 | 41 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $43,178 | 31 |
| Registered Nursing | $73,136 | 29 |
| Teacher Education | $33,225 | 26 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $66,084 | 24 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 18 |
| Mental Health Services | $41,939 | 14 |
| Marketing | $43,931 | 13 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 9 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 8 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 8 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 7 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 6 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 5 |
| Machinist | $59,020 | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (7)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical & Power Transmission | $132,564 | 39 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 35 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 24 |
| Machinist | $53,244 | 23 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 8 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 7 |
| Plumbing | Not reported | 3 |
Show 5 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Health Services Administration | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Mental Health Services | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Building Construction | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Maine
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Maine
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Maine
- Best ROI 2-Year Colleges
- Highest Earning Colleges in Maine
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Maine
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Maine
- Most Affordable Colleges in Maine
- Best ROI Colleges in Maine
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