Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at University of Southern Maine, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 38% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 41st 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 Southern 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | $68,318 | $88,515 | -4% | #226 of 318 | #130 | $30,933 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $57,411 | $79,352 | -7% | #58 of 99 | #50 | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $58,538 | $77,734 | -4% | #32 of 51 | #30 | $19,488 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $71,675 | $75,465 | -15% | #874 of 966 | #828 | $20,017 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $47,393 | $73,068 | -12% | #284 of 452 | #250 | $16,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $51,379 | $71,945 | -6% | #433 of 796 | #360 | $18,110 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $71,774 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | $67,956 | — | — | — | — | $17,500 |
| Political Science and Government | $28,589 | $65,836 | +4% | #191 of 565 | #114 | $15,594 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $48,421 | $65,230 | -4% | #570 of 1176 | #432 | $18,625 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $34,465 | $60,665 | +10% | #59 of 265 | #31 | $26,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $29,478 | $60,086 | +10% | #119 of 610 | #93 | $24,421 |
| Criminology | $47,726 | $59,270 | +7% | #31 of 113 | #15 | $22,549 |
| Biology | $43,722 | $58,164 | +2% | #412 of 841 | #281 | $17,577 |
| Marketing | $46,198 | $57,968 | -16% | #416 of 516 | #388 | $18,916 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $37,585 | $57,790 | -18% | #187 of 253 | #172 | $19,000 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $27,895 | $55,435 | +11% | #27 of 90 | #16 | $23,018 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $35,920 | $53,033 | -6% | #357 of 660 | #270 | $17,678 |
| Social Work | $40,692 | $52,903 | +2% | #180 of 420 | #106 | $16,693 |
| Economics | $49,173 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $29,716 | $48,909 | -8% | #322 of 476 | #268 | $22,767 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $29,924 | $47,748 | -16% | #115 of 137 | #110 | $18,455 |
| Psychology | $33,621 | $45,529 | -10% | #777 of 1027 | #649 | $15,000 |
| Social Sciences | $35,418 | $45,523 | -20% | #30 of 35 | #27 | $17,218 |
| English Language and Literature | $33,014 | $43,823 | -10% | #432 of 576 | #368 | $17,500 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $21,058 | $43,514 | +5% | #160 of 423 | #98 | $18,953 |
| History | $36,876 | $42,778 | -16% | #410 of 459 | #368 | $22,750 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $34,843 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $12,960 | $33,005 | -17% | #230 of 255 | #211 | — |
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.
The University of Southern Maine Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $538,851
- Avg rent near campus: $2,694/mo — vs ~$681/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 04092 (4.0% cap, Westbrook)
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🏆 Where University of Southern Maine Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,316 | $24,500 |
| Room | $6,130 | |
| Board | $5,520 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $26,812 | $42,996 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $7,226 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $8,330 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $10,828 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $14,704 |
| $110,001+ | $17,346 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology