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
42
Optimistic
41
Base Case
45
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)
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)
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,826
6.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$49,546
24% growth from Year 1
About University of Maine at Augusta
with a smaller student body of 2,759 in Augusta, ME.
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$78,490/yr
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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.
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