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Liberal Arts & Humanities 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 & Humanities 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 & Humanities 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 & Humanities 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 & Humanities 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Maine at Augusta's Liberal Arts & Humanities program score?

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

Why does University of Maine at Augusta rank so high for Liberal Arts & Humanities?

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 →