University of Maine

Orono, ME umaine.edu 8,341 students

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 in dataset

Earnings

$45,520

Average graduate, 1 yr after

Outlook

49/100

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

Tuition

$12,606

In-state sticker price

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

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. University of Maine's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 22% of students receive Pell Grants; 43% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025

Income Bracket	Avg Net Price	4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K	$13,800	$55,200
$30K – $48K	$13,707	$54,828
$48K – $75K	$16,408	$65,632
$75K – $110K	$20,101	$80,404
$110K+	$21,756	$87,024
Sticker price (no aid)	$12,606	$50,424

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at University of Maine

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

Degree Program	DW Score	1-yr Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Nursing Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →	83	$77,737/yr	High	14.3x
Electrical Engineering Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Compare across schools →	73	$77,037/yr	Very High	17.4x
Finance 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 Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools →	68	$48,256/yr	Very High	10.9x
Electrical Engineering Technology Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools →	67	$73,692/yr	High	18.8x
Mechanical Engineering Technology Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools →	66	$61,991/yr	Moderate	14.2x
Business Administration Business Administration, Management and Operations 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 Political Science and Government Compare across schools →	52	$38,235/yr	Very High	10.8x
Biomedical Engineering Biomedical/Medical Engineering Compare across schools →	51	$59,864/yr	High	10.9x
Subject-Area Teaching Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools →	48	$35,764/yr	High	8.9x
Teacher Education Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods 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 Biology, General Compare across schools →	46	$34,029/yr	High	11.5x
Natural Resources & Conservation Research 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 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 International Relations and National Security Studies Compare across schools →	36	$35,337/yr	High	6.0x
Human Development & Family Studies Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Compare across schools →	36	$30,983/yr	High	6.7x
Clinical Psychology 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 Zoology/Animal Biology Compare across schools →	31	$35,130/yr	High	6.0x
Liberal Arts & Humanities Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare across schools →	31	$34,404/yr	Low	8.8x
Communication Disorders 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 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