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Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at University of Maine, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 51% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 36th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (ME wage index 0.89). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at University of Maine
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $75,282 | $104,785 | -4% | #100 of 189 | #78 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $77,037 | $100,593 | +-0% | #98 of 258 | #59 | $25,528 |
| Computer Science | $77,046 | $99,413 | -7% | #175 of 349 | #138 | $26,209 |
| Chemical Engineering | $78,838 | $94,964 | -3% | #92 of 158 | #69 | $19,750 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $61,991 | $91,879 | +12% | #6 of 61 | #6 | $26,716 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $73,692 | $90,940 | +7% | #13 of 46 | #9 | $27,000 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | $65,540 | $89,454 | -5% | #27 of 43 | #21 | $26,411 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $69,687 | $85,064 | -8% | #294 of 318 | #190 | $26,073 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $59,864 | $80,059 | -14% | #111 of 118 | #99 | $20,365 |
| Civil Engineering | $64,785 | $78,989 | -9% | #203 of 233 | #150 | $26,975 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,737 | $77,494 | -13% | #827 of 966 | #753 | $27,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $52,876 | $75,004 | -10% | #258 of 452 | #214 | $23,425 |
| Marketing | $50,655 | $67,863 | -2% | #234 of 516 | #175 | $25,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $45,950 | $66,867 | -2% | #490 of 1176 | #363 | $26,353 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $48,256 | $65,906 | -14% | #597 of 796 | #517 | $27,000 |
| Economics | $46,159 | $65,097 | -21% | #321 of 368 | #271 | $22,984 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $35,337 | $62,555 | -6% | #73 of 118 | #49 | $23,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $37,192 | $58,306 | +3% | #209 of 660 | #116 | $25,168 |
| Political Science and Government | $38,235 | $58,303 | -8% | #368 of 565 | #256 | $24,750 |
| Sociology | $30,283 | $58,217 | +11% | #104 of 462 | #47 | $26,350 |
| Biology | $34,029 | $57,185 | +-0% | #448 of 841 | #314 | $25,000 |
| Food Science and Technology | $36,255 | $56,861 | -20% | #27 of 29 | #26 | $22,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $35,764 | $56,169 | +9% | #72 of 345 | #40 | $26,000 |
| Forestry | $43,901 | $56,124 | -5% | #21 of 31 | #17 | $23,269 |
| Journalism | $28,704 | $54,717 | -3% | #93 of 187 | #63 | $27,000 |
| History | $31,357 | $53,204 | +5% | #173 of 459 | #90 | $27,000 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $30,231 | $52,584 | -11% | #182 of 215 | #167 | $27,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $39,297 | $52,523 | -5% | #160 of 265 | #102 | $25,334 |
| Social Work | $38,824 | $51,470 | -1% | #218 of 420 | #162 | $22,976 |
| Animal Sciences | $37,823 | $50,825 | +2% | #31 of 78 | #21 | $25,000 |
| English Language and Literature | $28,727 | $50,825 | +5% | #217 of 576 | #108 | $23,250 |
| Psychology | $34,123 | $48,242 | -5% | #636 of 1027 | #440 | $26,000 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $37,386 | $47,421 | -6% | #100 of 158 | #88 | $25,000 |
| Marine Sciences | $29,243 | $46,292 | -12% | — | — | $27,000 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | $27,636 | $45,502 | +0% | #17 of 37 | #15 | $26,841 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $38,924 | $45,122 | -5% | #486 of 680 | #440 | $26,251 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $34,404 | $45,094 | -15% | #381 of 476 | #369 | $20,223 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $30,983 | $44,893 | -8% | #131 of 172 | #101 | $24,486 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $44,876 | +8% | #120 of 423 | #78 | $28,900 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | $35,130 | $36,078 | -18% | #51 of 52 | #46 | $26,841 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $23,828 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Anthropology | $23,341 | — | — | — | — | $27,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
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🏆 Where University of Maine Ranks
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,000 | $34,740 |
| Room | $6,320 | |
| Board | $6,376 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $28,572 | $51,312 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $13,800 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $13,707 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $16,408 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $20,101 |
| $110,001+ | $21,756 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
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