Public Institution
University of Southern Maine
The University of Southern Maine features two main campuses, one in the urban center of Portland and another in the more residential town of Gorham. Students in Portland have access to city amenities and specialized resources like the Muskie School of Public Service. Gorham offers a traditional campus experience with a focus on education and the arts. Access to both environments gives students distinct learning opportunities within the University of Maine System.
Programs
29
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$42,473
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
50/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$10,920
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $27,104/yr
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. University of Southern Maine's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 26% of students receive Pell Grants; 34% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $7,226 | $28,904 |
| $30K – $48K | $8,330 | $33,320 |
| $48K – $75K | $10,828 | $43,312 |
| $75K – $110K | $14,704 | $58,816 |
| $110K+ | $17,346 | $69,384 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $10,920 | $43,680 |
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 Southern Maine
29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools → |
82
|
$71,675/yr | High | 15.3x |
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Electrical Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Compare across schools → |
74
|
$71,774/yr | Very High | 22.6x |
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Accounting
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools → |
74
|
$51,379/yr | Very High | 14.1x |
| Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools → |
73
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$68,318/yr | Very High | 19.8x |
| Computer Science Compare across schools → |
71
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$67,956/yr | Very High | 14.6x |
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Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools → |
67
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$48,421/yr | High | 12.6x |
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IT Management
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Compare across schools → |
66
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$57,411/yr | Very High | 12.1x |
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Finance
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools → |
62
|
$47,393/yr | Very High | 9.8x |
| Economics Compare across schools → |
59
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$49,173/yr | Very High | 10.3x |
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Industrial Production Technology
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools → |
58
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$58,538/yr | Moderate | 12.6x |
| Marketing Compare across schools → |
58
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$46,198/yr | Very High | 11.7x |
| Criminology Compare across schools → |
57
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$47,726/yr | High | 13.6x |
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Biology
Biology, General Compare across schools → |
56
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$43,722/yr | High | 13.6x |
| Social Work Compare across schools → |
50
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$40,692/yr | Moderate | 10.7x |
|
Political Science
Political Science and Government Compare across schools → |
47
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$28,589/yr | Very High | 13.2x |
|
Allied Health Professions
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Compare across schools → |
46
|
$37,585/yr | Moderate | 10.6x |
| History Compare across schools → |
44
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$36,876/yr | High | 9.1x |
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Subject-Area Teaching
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools → |
44
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$34,843/yr | High | 7.0x |
| Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools → |
40
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$35,920/yr | High | 10.3x |
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Hospitality Management
Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools → |
40
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$29,924/yr | High | 5.9x |
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Social Sciences Studies
Social Sciences, Other Compare across schools → |
36
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$35,418/yr | High | 8.8x |
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Psychology
Psychology, General Compare across schools → |
36
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$33,621/yr | High | 8.6x |
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Health & Physical Education
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools → |
34
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$29,478/yr | Moderate | 5.7x |
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Natural Resources & Conservation Research
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools → |
32
|
$34,465/yr | High | 6.9x |
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English
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools → |
32
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$33,014/yr | Very High | 8.8x |
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Linguistics
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services Compare across schools → |
29
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$27,895/yr | Very High | 5.4x |
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Fine Arts
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools → |
28
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$21,058/yr | Moderate | 8.8x |
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Liberal Arts & Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare across schools → |
25
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$29,716/yr | Low | 9.2x |
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Theater & Drama
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools → |
18
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$12,960/yr | Moderate | 2.0x |
More Colleges in Maine
Top-scored 4-year colleges and universities elsewhere in Maine, ranked by average DegreeOutlook Score across their programs.
Maine Maritime Academy
Castine, ME
4 programs
72/100
University of Maine at Augusta
Augusta, ME
8 programs
60/100
Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Standish, ME
8 programs
51/100
University of Maine
Orono, ME
41 programs
49/100
Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME
7 programs
48/100
Husson University
Bangor, ME
12 programs
45/100
Thomas College
Waterville, ME
7 programs
44/100
University of Maine at Farmington
Farmington, ME
7 programs
40/100