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Liberal Arts and Sciences at University of Maine at Augusta

Augusta, ME · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $39,982/yr (8% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 14.6x earnings multiple (5.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #69 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$503K	$503K	$478K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.6x	14.6x	13.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.8x	5.8x	5.5x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	42	41	45

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$34,472

Out-of-state: $86,192 (5.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$45,412

-32% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,826

6.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$49,546

24% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $39,982 per year, Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates from University of Maine at Augusta earn slightly above the $37,172 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 14.6x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

With only 0% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, the scenario spread is tight at 5%. Career paths for Liberal Arts and Sciences are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

The $20,826 debt-to-$39,982 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #69 out of 424 programs, University of Maine at Augusta's Liberal Arts and Sciences program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $39,982 to $49,546 shows 24% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Maine at Augusta

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Maine at Augusta's Liberal Arts and Sciences program score?

This program scores 41/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts and Sciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Why does University of Maine at Augusta rank so high for Liberal Arts and Sciences?

The #69 ranking out of 424 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →