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Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at University of Maine

Orono, ME · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $23,828/yr (-30% vs median)

AI Risk High (42% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (449,300 openings/yr)

ROI 7.7x earnings multiple (2.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #49 of 59 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$380K	$386K	$384K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	7.5x	7.7x	7.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	2.7x	2.7x	2.7x
Probability of Field Employment	52%	49%	37%
DegreeOutlook Score	36	35	36

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$50,424

Out-of-state: $141,384 (2.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$72,180

-43% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $23,828/yr fall 30% below the $33,816 national median for Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 7.7x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

Some AI exposure exists in Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology's typical career paths, with 42% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a -1% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #49 of 59 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology programs, University of Maine falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of Maine

University of Maine has a 96% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving 8,341 students in Orono, ME.

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Top Career Paths

Human resources managers $140,030/yr

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Training and development managers $127,090/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology at University of Maine?

A score of 35/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology careers?

With 42% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $383,711 in decade earnings vs $379,689 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology from University of Maine?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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