University of Maine
Orono, Maine · Public · 8,496 undergraduates
Of 50 programs with reported earnings, 47 leave graduates out-earning a typical Maine high-school graduate (about $38,000/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 182 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,642 |
| $30k to $48k | $13,280 |
| $48k to $75k | $14,631 |
| $75k to $110k | $18,508 |
| $110k and up | $22,018 |
| All families (average) | $17,510 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $66,867 | +$28,867 | clears the bar | $26,353 | 0.9 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $85,064 | +$47,064 | clears the bar | $26,073 | 0.6 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $77,494 | +$39,494 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $48,242 | +$10,242 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 2.5 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $67,863 | +$29,863 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $45,122 | +$7,122 | clears the bar | $26,251 | 3.7 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $75,004 | +$37,004 | clears the bar | $23,425 | 0.6 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $56,169 | +$18,169 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 1.4 yrs |
| Marine Sciences | Bachelor's Degree | $46,292 | +$8,292 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 3.3 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $57,185 | +$19,185 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $78,989 | +$40,989 | clears the bar | $26,975 | 0.7 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $58,303 | +$20,303 | clears the bar | $24,750 | 1.2 yrs |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $44,893 | +$6,893 | clears the bar | $24,486 | 3.6 yrs |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $64,301 | +$26,301 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 1.6 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $58,306 | +$20,306 | clears the bar | $25,168 | 1.2 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 50 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 23% of students receive Pell grants · 55% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.