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Journalism at University of Maine

Orono, ME · Public · Bachelor's Degree
25 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
25
Optimistic
25
Base Case
22
Pessimistic
Earnings $28,704/yr (-17% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (64% exposed)
Job Market Large (50,500 openings/yr)
ROI 8.3x earnings multiple (3.0x out-of-state)
Ranked #158 of 178 Journalism programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Journalism graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $405K $418K $411K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 8.0x 8.3x 8.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 2.9x 3.0x 2.9x
Probability of Field Employment 53% 46% 31%
DegreeOutlook Score 25 25 22

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 (3.0x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$72,180
-43% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
11.3 months of Year 1 earnings

About University of Maine

A 96% acceptance rate means University of Maine is accessible to most applicants, enrolling 8,341 students in Orono, ME.

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Top Career Paths

Communications teachers, postsecondary $77,800/yr
Editors $75,260/yr
Writers and authors $72,270/yr
View all 8 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

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Journalism at Other Schools

George Washington University ($52,015) Northeastern University ($51,855) Northwestern University ($50,426) California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo ($48,637) University of Maryland-College Park ($46,893) Brigham Young University ($46,652) Lehigh University ($45,256) University of Southern California ($44,651)

Other Majors at University of Maine

Chemical Engineering ($78,838) Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($77,737) Computer Science ($77,046) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($77,037) Computer Engineering ($75,282) Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians ($73,692) Mechanical Engineering ($69,687) Construction Engineering Technologies ($65,540)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Journalism at University of Maine?
A score of 25/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Journalism. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Journalism careers?
With 64% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $410,764 in decade earnings vs $405,417 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Can you still earn well with Journalism 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 →