History at University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME · Bachelor's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
University of Southern Maine graduates in history earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Southern Maine Compares for History
All 459 colleges reporting history 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 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $136,403 | $125,641 | #1 | $61,127 |
| 2 | Duke University Durham, NC | $112,377 | $120,596 | #2 | $60,750 |
| 3 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $109,947 | $98,987 | #3 | $54,700 |
| 4 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | $103,601 | $91,232 | #5 | $56,444 |
| 5 | Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA | $100,087 | $91,138 | #6 | — |
| 6 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $98,079 | $93,351 | #4 | $53,828 |
| 7 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $88,517 | $90,023 | #7 | $48,555 |
| 8 | Brown University Providence, RI | $85,520 | $84,228 | #8 | $42,296 |
| 9 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $82,031 | $78,077 | #9 | $44,706 |
| 10 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $80,347 | $70,519 | #19 | $45,363 |
| … | |||||
| 407 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI | $42,806 | $44,542 | #388 | $28,998 |
| 408 | Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI | $42,803 | $45,131 | #377 | $38,628 |
| 409 | Muskingum University New Concord, OH | $42,785 | $45,658 | #364 | — |
| 410 | University of Southern Maine Portland, ME | $42,778 | $45,462 | #368 | $36,876 |
| 411 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $42,698 | $45,821 | #360 | $34,909 |
| 412 | St Olaf College Northfield, MN | $42,538 | $40,633 | #440 | — |
| 413 | Saint Vincent College Latrobe, PA | $42,494 | $43,217 | #412 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Southern Maine history graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,876 one year after graduating and $42,778 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Southern Maine rank for history?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for history graduates, University of Southern Maine ranks #410 by median pay four years after graduation, and #368 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is history at University of Southern Maine worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for history ($50,680), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,750.
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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.