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Psychology at University of Maine

Orono, ME · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Psychology, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $34,123/yr (8% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (125,000 openings/yr)

ROI 9.5x earnings multiple (3.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #362 of 926 Psychology, General programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$479K	$480K	$454K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.5x	9.5x	9.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.4x	3.4x	3.2x
Probability of Field Employment	51%	47%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	37	37	35

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 (3.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$72,180

-43% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,000

9.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$44,274

30% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Maine's Psychology graduates start at $34,123/yr — above the $31,705 national average, though not by a wide margin.

A 9.5x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

The 5% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Psychology career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $26,000 against $34,123/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #362 ranking among 926 Psychology programs places University of Maine in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 30% earnings increase from $34,123 to $44,274 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Maine

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

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Top Career Paths

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Psychologists, all other $117,580/yr

Industrial-organizational psychologists $109,840/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 37/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Psychology at University of Maine?

At 37/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Psychology programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Psychology at University of Maine?

The 49% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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