What programs are offered and at what credential level?

The school offers undergraduate certificates in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Woodworking, and Marine Transportation. It also provides associate degrees in Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians and Marine Transportation.

What do graduates of the Vehicle Maintenance program typically earn?

Graduates of the Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians program typically have a median earnings of $31,305 two years after completion.

How many students finish the program?

The school reports a completion rate of 91.5%.

How many students are enrolled and what does that mean for class size?

There are 32 students total. This small enrollment means you will be in a very small cohort with limited peer groups.

Is the school public or private?

The Landing School is a private nonprofit school.

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The Landing School

Arundel, Maine · private nonprofit · mainly awards certificates · 32 students · Diesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation Maintenance

Avg net price / yr

$35,532

cheaper than 1% of comparable schools

Completion rate

91.5%

Median debt at completion

not reported

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$65,849

earns ~$1,853.2 per $1k of yearly net price

About

The Landing School is a private nonprofit institution in Arundel, ME, that primarily awards certificates to adult students. It offers training in fields ranging from naval architecture to vehicle maintenance. With a reported student body of 32, the school focuses on hands-on technical skills.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $35,532, which is a significant investment to consider carefully. Despite a high completion rate of 91.5%, the median student debt at completion is not reported in federal data. Typical earnings vary by major, with vehicle maintenance graduates reporting a median of $31,305 two years after entry and marine-related paths showing $65,849 a decade later.

Net price is 341% above the Maine median ($8,055) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 68% above the national median ($39,254) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	$31,305
Woodworking	undergraduate certificate	$35,420
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Marine Transportation	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Marine Transportation	associate degree	not reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?: The school offers undergraduate certificates in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Woodworking, and Marine Transportation. It also provides associate degrees in Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians and Marine Transportation.
What do graduates of the Vehicle Maintenance program typically earn?: Graduates of the Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians program typically have a median earnings of $31,305 two years after completion.
How many students finish the program?: The school reports a completion rate of 91.5%.
How many students are enrolled and what does that mean for class size?: There are 32 students total. This small enrollment means you will be in a very small cohort with limited peer groups.
Is the school public or private?: The Landing School is a private nonprofit school.

Other options in Maine

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Central Maine Community College	Auburn	$6,975	34.9%	$42,448
Eastern Maine Community College	Bangor	$8,928	33.9%	$41,704
Northern Maine Community College	Presque Isle	$7,181	50%	$43,348
Southern Maine Community College	South Portland	$11,086	28.3%	$41,661
Washington County Community College	Calais	$5,149	51.5%	$34,407

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 161208. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.