How Northeast Technical Institute Programs Performed Across Scarborough, Auburn and Bangor
Choosing a career training program is a big decision. Students want to know more than just what they will learn—they want to know what happens after they enroll.
Do students complete the program? Do graduates find employment in their field? Are they successful in earning the credentials required for their careers?
At Northeast Technical Institute (NTI), those questions are reflected in our annual Completion, Placement & Licensure (CPL) reporting.
This case study takes a closer look at student outcomes across NTI’s Scarborough Main Campus, Auburn Extension Campus and Bangor Branch Campus during the reporting period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.
The rates reported for each program follow formulas prescribed by the Council on Occupational Education (COE). COE requires a minimum graduation/completion rate of 60% and a minimum placement and licensure rate of 70% where applicable.
NTI at a Glance: Strong Outcomes Across Multiple Career Fields
Across all three locations, NTI students trained for careers in some of today’s most important industries:
Commercial Truck Driving
HVAC/R
Healthcare
Cybersecurity
Systems Technology
The results show strong completion and placement outcomes across many programs, with several programs achieving 100% completion rates, 100% placement rates, or both.
One of the biggest takeaways from this year’s data is that NTI’s results are not limited to one campus or one career field. Students across Maine are completing career-focused training and moving toward opportunities in transportation, skilled trades, healthcare and technology.
Let’s take a closer look at each location.
Scarborough Main Campus: Career Training Across Transportation, Trades, Healthcare & Technology
NTI’s Scarborough Main Campus offers one of the broadest selections of programs among the three locations.
During the July 2024 through June 2025 reporting period, Scarborough reported an overall average of:
88% Graduation Rate
88% Total Completion Rate
83% Graduation Placement Rate
83% Total Placement Rate
97% Licensure Rate where applicable
CDL A Truck Driver Training
Scarborough’s CDL A Truck Driver Training program reported:
92% Graduation Rate
92% Total Completion Rate
85% Graduation Placement Rate
85% Total Placement Rate
95% Licensure Rate
These results demonstrate strong outcomes for students pursuing careers in commercial transportation. A 92% completion rate means a significant majority of students successfully completed their training, while an 85% placement rate shows graduates moving into the workforce.
The 95% licensure rate is another important indicator for students preparing to take the next step toward becoming professional commercial drivers.
Scarborough CDL A Takeaway
92% graduated, 85% were placed, and 95% achieved licensure.
CDL B Truck Driver Training
The Scarborough CDL B Truck Driver Training program reported:
90% Graduation Rate
90% Total Completion Rate
83% Graduation Placement Rate
83% Total Placement Rate
98% Licensure Rate
The 98% licensure rate stands out as one of the strongest results in the Scarborough report.
For students considering careers that require a Class B CDL, these numbers demonstrate strong success in reaching the licensing stage required for many commercial driving opportunities.
Scarborough CDL B Takeaway
90% graduated, 83% were placed, and 98% achieved licensure.
HVAC/R Technician
The Scarborough HVAC/R Technician program reported:
81% Graduation Rate
81% Total Completion Rate
79% Graduation Placement Rate
79% Total Placement Rate
HVAC/R continues to be an important skilled trade, and the program’s results show that nearly four out of five reported students were placed following graduation.
Scarborough HVAC/R Takeaway
81% graduated and 79% were placed.
Clinical Medical Assistant I
Scarborough’s Clinical Medical Assistant I program produced one of the location’s strongest placement outcomes:
68% Graduation Rate
68% Total Completion Rate
100% Graduation Placement Rate
100% Total Placement Rate
The placement result is especially notable. According to the reported data, all qualifying graduates included in the placement calculation were placed.
Scarborough Clinical Medical Assistant Takeaway
100% placement rate for the reporting period.
Medical Billing and Coding
The Medical Billing and Coding program in Scarborough reported:
91% Graduation Rate
91% Total Completion Rate
70% Graduation Placement Rate
70% Total Placement Rate
With a 91% completion rate, the program demonstrated strong student persistence and completion during the reporting period.
Scarborough Medical Billing & Coding Takeaway
91% graduated and 70% were placed.
Phlebotomy Technician
Scarborough’s Phlebotomy Technician program achieved exceptional results:
100% Graduation Rate
100% Total Completion Rate
100% Graduation Placement Rate
100% Total Placement Rate
This means the program reported perfect completion and placement outcomes for the students included in the reporting period.
Scarborough Phlebotomy Takeaway
100% completion and 100% placement.
CyberSecurity
The Scarborough CyberSecurity program reported:
70% Graduation Rate
70% Total Completion Rate
77% Graduation Placement Rate
77% Total Placement Rate
The placement rate exceeded the COE minimum requirement of 70%, showing positive workforce outcomes among the graduates included in the reporting calculations.
Scarborough CyberSecurity Takeaway
70% graduated and 77% were placed.
Systems Technology
Scarborough’s Systems Technology program reported:
100% Graduation Rate
100% Total Completion Rate
Placement and licensure were listed as NA in the report for this program and reporting period.
Scarborough Systems Technology Takeaway
100% completion rate during the reporting period.
Auburn Extension Campus: Healthcare & Technology Training Outcomes
NTI’s Auburn Extension Campus offered healthcare and technology programs during the reporting period.
Overall, Auburn reported:
80% Graduation Rate
80% Total Completion Rate
82% Graduation Placement Rate
82% Total Placement Rate
Clinical Medical Assistant I
Auburn’s Clinical Medical Assistant I program reported:
81% Graduation Rate
81% Total Completion Rate
80% Graduation Placement Rate
80% Total Placement Rate
Auburn Clinical Medical Assistant Takeaway
81% graduated and 80% were placed.
Medical Billing and Coding
The Auburn Medical Billing and Coding program produced one of the strongest placement outcomes at the location:
75% Graduation Rate
75% Total Completion Rate
100% Graduation Placement Rate
100% Total Placement Rate
Auburn Medical Billing & Coding Takeaway
100% placement rate during the reporting period.
Phlebotomy Technician
Auburn’s Phlebotomy Technician program reported:
85% Graduation Rate
85% Total Completion Rate
73% Graduation Placement Rate
73% Total Placement Rate
Auburn Phlebotomy Takeaway
85% graduated and 73% were placed.
CyberSecurity
The Auburn CyberSecurity program reported:
50% Graduation Rate
50% Total Completion Rate
Placement and licensure were listed as NA in the report for the reporting period.
This result is important to view in context. The data represents a specific reporting period and program cohort, and the reported graduation/completion rate was below the COE’s stated 60% minimum benchmark.
Auburn CyberSecurity Takeaway
50% completion rate reported for this specific reporting period.
Systems Technology
Auburn’s Systems Technology program achieved outstanding results:
100% Graduation Rate
100% Total Completion Rate
100% Graduation Placement Rate
100% Total Placement Rate
Auburn Systems Technology Takeaway
100% completion and 100% placement.
Bangor Branch Campus: NTI’s Strongest Overall Reported Outcomes
Of the three locations, the Bangor Branch Campus reported the highest overall averages during this reporting period.
Bangor reported:
94% Graduation Rate
94% Total Completion Rate
90% Graduation Placement Rate
90% Total Placement Rate
96% Licensure Rate where applicable
These results show particularly strong outcomes across transportation, skilled trades, healthcare and technology programs.
CDL A Truck Driver Training
Bangor’s CDL A Truck Driver Training program reported:
96% Graduation Rate
96% Total Completion Rate
92% Graduation Placement Rate
92% Total Placement Rate
93% Licensure Rate
Bangor CDL A Takeaway
96% graduated, 92% were placed, and 93% achieved licensure.
CDL B Truck Driver Training
The Bangor CDL B Truck Driver Training program reported:
98% Graduation Rate
98% Total Completion Rate
92% Graduation Placement Rate
92% Total Placement Rate
98% Licensure Rate
This was one of the strongest CDL outcomes reported across all NTI locations.
Bangor CDL B Takeaway
98% graduated, 92% were placed, and 98% achieved licensure.
HVAC/R Technician
Bangor’s HVAC/R Technician program reported:
93% Graduation Rate
93% Total Completion Rate
89% Graduation Placement Rate
89% Total Placement Rate
Bangor HVAC/R Takeaway
93% graduated and 89% were placed.
Clinical Medical Assistant I
The Bangor Clinical Medical Assistant I program reported:
79% Graduation Rate
79% Total Completion Rate
91% Graduation Placement Rate
91% Total Placement Rate
Bangor Clinical Medical Assistant Takeaway
79% graduated and 91% were placed.
Medical Billing and Coding
Bangor’s Medical Billing and Coding program reported:
89% Graduation Rate
89% Total Completion Rate
73% Graduation Placement Rate
73% Total Placement Rate
Bangor Medical Billing & Coding Takeaway
89% graduated and 73% were placed.
Phlebotomy Technician
Bangor’s Phlebotomy Technician program reported:
100% Graduation Rate
100% Total Completion Rate
86% Graduation Placement Rate
86% Total Placement Rate
Bangor Phlebotomy Takeaway
100% completion and 86% placement.
CyberSecurity
Bangor’s CyberSecurity program reported:
75% Graduation Rate
75% Total Completion Rate
80% Graduation Placement Rate
80% Total Placement Rate
Bangor CyberSecurity Takeaway
75% graduated and 80% were placed.
Systems Technology
The Bangor Systems Technology program achieved:
100% Graduation Rate
100% Total Completion Rate
100% Graduation Placement Rate
100% Total Placement Rate
Bangor Systems Technology Takeaway
100% completion and 100% placement.
Comparing NTI’s Locations
When looking at the overall averages for each location, the results were:
| Location | Graduation Rate | Total Placement Rate | Licensure Rate* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarborough | 88% | 83% | 97% |
| Auburn | 80% | 82% | NA |
| Bangor | 94% | 90% | 96% |
*Licensure rates apply where applicable and are reported according to the CPL documentation.
What stands out?
Bangor had the strongest overall averages during the reporting period, with a 94% graduation rate and 90% placement rate.
Scarborough offered the broadest range of reported programs, including CDL A, CDL B, HVAC/R, healthcare and IT.
Auburn produced particularly strong outcomes in Systems Technology and Medical Billing and Coding, both reporting 100% placement during the reporting period.
Programs With Standout Results Across NTI
Several programs achieved particularly impressive outcomes across one or more locations.
100% Completion Results
Programs reporting a 100% graduation/completion rate included:
Scarborough Phlebotomy Technician
Scarborough Systems Technology
Auburn Systems Technology
Bangor Phlebotomy Technician
Bangor Systems Technology
100% Placement Results
Programs reporting a 100% placement rate included:
Scarborough Clinical Medical Assistant I
Scarborough Phlebotomy Technician
Auburn Medical Billing and Coding
Auburn Systems Technology
Bangor Systems Technology
Strong Commercial Driver Licensure Results
CDL programs also reported strong licensure outcomes:
Scarborough CDL A: 95%
Scarborough CDL B: 98%
Bangor CDL A: 93%
Bangor CDL B: 98%
What Do These Numbers Mean for Future NTI Students?
Completion and placement statistics cannot guarantee an individual student’s outcome. Every student’s experience, circumstances and career path are different.
However, these results provide prospective students with valuable information about how NTI programs performed during a specific reporting period.
They show measurable outcomes across multiple industries and campuses—from students completing healthcare programs to commercial driving students earning licensure and technology graduates moving into employment.
For someone considering career training, those numbers can help answer an important question:
What has happened for students who came before me?
The answer depends on the campus and program, but the 2024–2025 CPL data shows numerous examples of strong completion, placement and licensure outcomes throughout NTI.
Find the Right NTI Program for Your Career Goals
Whether you’re interested in getting behind the wheel of a commercial truck, working in healthcare, becoming an HVAC/R technician or building a career in information technology, NTI offers career-focused training designed to help students prepare for the next step.
The best program for you depends on your goals, interests and the career path you want to pursue.
Before enrolling, prospective students should review the outcomes for their specific program and location, ask questions about career preparation and explore which training option is the right fit for their future.
Your next career could start with the decision you make today.
Explore NTI programs, learn about upcoming classes and speak with our admissions team to find the training path that’s right for you.
About These Results
The Completion, Placement & Licensure data in this article covers the reporting period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. The rates are calculated using formulas prescribed by the Council on Occupational Education (COE), with formal reporting completed annually. COE’s stated minimum required graduation/completion rate is 60%, while the minimum required placement and licensure rate is 70% where applicable.
