Economics at University of Maine
Orono, ME · Bachelor's Degree · about 35 graduates a year
University of Maine graduates in economics earn 21% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Maine Compares for Economics
All 368 colleges reporting economics earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $166,678 | $146,777 | #5 | $80,888 |
| 2 | Duke University Durham, NC | $161,149 | $172,936 | #1 | $98,649 |
| 3 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $160,763 | $141,099 | #6 | $103,041 |
| 4 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $159,578 | $156,784 | #2 | $92,075 |
| 5 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $155,592 | $137,015 | #8 | $103,993 |
| 6 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $152,929 | $140,863 | #7 | $94,675 |
| 7 | Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA | $146,524 | $133,327 | #9 | $89,505 |
| 8 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $144,886 | $147,350 | #4 | $86,284 |
| 9 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $142,936 | $128,688 | #17 | $82,617 |
| 10 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | $141,730 | $124,808 | #19 | $90,568 |
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| 318 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $65,804 | $70,556 | #258 | $44,898 |
| 319 | Canisius University Buffalo, NY | $65,757 | $62,587 | #318 | $55,786 |
| 320 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $65,174 | $68,718 | #275 | $48,636 |
| 321 | University of Maine Orono, ME | $65,097 | $69,181 | #271 | $46,159 |
| 322 | CUNY Queens College Queens, NY | $65,049 | $61,913 | #326 | $39,377 |
| 323 | University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO | $65,025 | $60,811 | #333 | $45,257 |
| 324 | East Carolina University Greenville, NC | $64,597 | $69,322 | #270 | $46,425 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Maine economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,159 one year after graduating and $65,097 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Maine rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, University of Maine ranks #321 by median pay four years after graduation, and #271 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at University of Maine worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% less than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,984.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.