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University of Maine

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The University of Maine's main campus is located in Orono, situated on Marsh Island between the Penobscot and Stillwater rivers. As the flagship campus for the state, UMaine offers a traditional college experience with a focus on research opportunities. Known for a strong sense of community, students actively participate in campus events and support the Black Bears, the university's Division I athletic program. Its location provides access to both the amenities of a college town and the natural beauty of Maine.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$45,520/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

49/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$12,606/yr

Out-of-state: $35,346/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 22% of students receive Pell Grants and 43% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$13,800	$55,200	8.2x
$30K – $48K	$13,707	$54,828	8.3x
$48K – $75K	$16,408	$65,632	6.9x
$75K – $110K	$20,101	$80,404	5.7x
$110K+	$21,756	$87,024	5.2x
Sticker price (no aid)	$12,606	$50,424	9.0x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at University of Maine

41 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	83	$77,737/yr	High	14.3x
Electrical Compare across schools	73	$77,037/yr	Very High	17.4x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	73	$52,876/yr	Very High	12.2x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools	72	$78,838/yr	High	16.6x
Computer Science Compare across schools	72	$77,046/yr	Very High	14.3x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	71	$69,687/yr	Very High	16.3x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools	69	$75,282/yr	Very High	13.9x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	68	$64,785/yr	High	14.1x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	68	$48,256/yr	Very High	10.9x
Electrical Engineering Technologies Compare across schools	67	$73,692/yr	High	18.8x
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies Compare across schools	66	$61,991/yr	Moderate	14.2x
Business Administration Compare across schools	66	$45,950/yr	High	11.5x
Construction Engineering Technologies Compare across schools	64	$65,540/yr	Very High	14.7x
Marketing Compare across schools	63	$50,655/yr	Very High	11.7x
Economics Compare across schools	56	$46,159/yr	Very High	8.2x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	52	$38,235/yr	Very High	10.8x
Biomedical/Medical Engineering Compare across schools	51	$59,864/yr	High	10.9x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	48	$35,764/yr	High	8.9x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	47	$38,924/yr	High	7.5x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools	46	$37,386/yr	High	9.2x
Biology, General Compare across schools	46	$34,029/yr	High	11.5x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools	44	$39,297/yr	High	10.4x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	43	$37,192/yr	High	10.1x
Food Science and Technology Compare across schools	42	$36,255/yr	Moderate	8.2x
Social Work Compare across schools	40	$38,824/yr	Moderate	7.6x
Animal Sciences Compare across schools	40	$37,823/yr	High	8.8x
Forestry Compare across schools	38	$43,901/yr	Moderate	7.7x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	37	$34,123/yr	High	7.8x
History Compare across schools	37	$31,357/yr	High	5.2x
International Relations Compare across schools	36	$35,337/yr	High	6.0x
Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools	36	$30,983/yr	High	6.7x
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology Compare across schools	35	$23,828/yr	High	3.7x
Sociology Compare across schools	32	$30,283/yr	High	5.0x
Marine Sciences Compare across schools	32	$29,243/yr	High	10.0x
Zoology/Animal Biology Compare across schools	31	$35,130/yr	High	6.0x
Liberal Arts and Sciences Compare across schools	31	$34,404/yr	Low	8.8x
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Compare across schools	29	$30,231/yr	High	9.1x
Anthropology Compare across schools	27	$23,341/yr	High	3.6x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	26	$28,727/yr	Very High	7.4x
Journalism Compare across schools	25	$28,704/yr	Very High	4.7x
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management Compare across schools	20	$27,636/yr	High	7.3x

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