Food Science and Technology at University of Maine
Orono, ME · Bachelor's Degree
University of Maine graduates in food science and technology earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Maine Compares for Food Science and Technology
All 29 colleges reporting food science and technology 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 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $85,445 | $88,910 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $84,147 | $80,091 | #5 | $64,062 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $83,112 | $84,526 | #2 | $59,722 |
| 4 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $80,979 | $71,074 | #12 | $51,892 |
| 5 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $80,161 | $72,994 | #10 | $56,274 |
| 6 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | $78,367 | $81,358 | #3 | $62,479 |
| 7 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $77,771 | $68,486 | #17 | $59,547 |
| 8 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $75,601 | $68,792 | #15 | $51,883 |
| 9 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $75,466 | $68,669 | #16 | $52,240 |
| 10 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $75,060 | $80,526 | #4 | — |
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| 24 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $63,531 | $63,905 | #23 | $43,923 |
| 25 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $63,531 | $63,905 | #24 | $43,923 |
| 26 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $63,501 | $70,413 | #13 | $39,600 |
| 27 | University of Maine Orono, ME | $56,861 | $60,428 | #26 | $36,255 |
| 28 | Appalachian State University Boone, NC | $53,369 | $57,273 | #28 | $38,743 |
| 29 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | $39,940 | $48,460 | #29 | — |
Other Food Science and Technology Credentials at University of Maine
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,941 | $66,858 | — |
Other Majors at University of Maine by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Maine food science and technology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,255 one year after graduating and $56,861 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Maine rank for food science and technology?
Among 29 colleges reporting earnings for food science and technology graduates, University of Maine ranks #27 by median pay four years after graduation, and #26 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is food science and technology at University of Maine worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for food science and technology ($70,873), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,000.
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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.