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University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME · Public · General
University of Southern Maine is a public institution in Portland, ME. With a 79% admission rate and 1,280 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 4,245 students, offers 29 programs with earnings data, and has a 44% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
79%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,280
Enrollment
4,245
Completion Rate
44%
Cost of Attendance
$21,381
In-State Tuition
$10,920
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,104
Programs
29
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 29 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($21K)
Showing 29 of 29 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $71,774 | $103,023 | $21,381 | 3.4x | |
| 2 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $71,675 | $71,235 | $21,381 | 3.4x | |
| 3 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $68,318 | $90,682 | $21,381 | 3.2x | |
| 4 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $67,956 | — | $21,381 | 3.2x | |
| 5 | Industrial Production Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $58,538 | $59,339 | $21,381 | 2.7x | |
| 6 | Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $57,411 | — | $21,381 | 2.7x | |
| 7 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $51,379 | $65,802 | $21,381 | 2.4x | |
| 8 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,173 | — | $21,381 | 2.3x | |
| 9 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $48,421 | $59,240 | $21,381 | 2.3x | |
| 10 | CriminologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,726 | $63,574 | $21,381 | 2.2x | |
| 11 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,393 | — | $21,381 | 2.2x | |
| 12 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,198 | $55,591 | $21,381 | 2.2x | |
| 13 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $43,722 | $63,868 | $21,381 | 2.0x | |
| 14 | Social WorkBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,692 | $51,132 | $21,381 | 1.9x | |
| 15 | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,585 | $50,753 | $21,381 | 1.8x | |
| 16 | HistoryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,876 | $44,213 | $21,381 | 1.7x | |
| 17 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,920 | $49,157 | $21,381 | 1.7x | |
| 18 | Social Sciences, OtherBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,418 | $42,725 | $21,381 | 1.7x | |
| 19 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $34,843 | — | $21,381 | 1.6x | |
| 20 | Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $34,465 | — | $21,381 | 1.6x | |
| 21 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $33,621 | $42,001 | $21,381 | 1.6x | |
| 22 | English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $33,014 | $42,854 | $21,381 | 1.5x | |
| 23 | Hospitality Administration/ManagementBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $29,924 | — | $21,381 | 1.4x | |
| 24 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $29,716 | $44,622 | $21,381 | 1.4x | |
| 25 | Health and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $29,478 | — | $21,381 | 1.4x |
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