Compare 7 Psychology, General. programs in Maine. Average earnings: $39,712.
With top graduates earning $51,623, Psychology, General stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $11K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige across Maine's 7 ranked programs.
Colby College's Psychology program leads with graduates earning $51,623, significantly above the state average of $39,712. But the story extends beyond prestige—University of New England delivers $45,506 with an 88% acceptance rate, while Husson University produces $40,628 graduates, demonstrating that outcomes vary by program quality.
Highest program earnings: $51,623
Strong outcomes with 88.8% acceptance
9.0% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
35.5% family burden | High burden - payment over 25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Colby CollegePrivate | $51,623 | 32 | $19,157 | Good | $59,570 | High |
| #2 | University Of New EnglandPrivate | $45,506 | 20 | $25,250 | Manageable | $29,675 | High |
| #3 | Husson UniversityPrivate | $40,628 | 32 | $27,000 | Challenging | $20,075 | High |
| #4 | Thomas CollegePrivate | $37,397 | 15 | $24,250 | Challenging | $16,109 | High |
| #5 | $36,601 | 57 | $19,060 | Challenging | $17,050 | High | |
| #6 | University Of MainePublic | $35,249 | 82 | $25,000 | High | $21,900 | High |
| #7 | $30,980 | 31 | $24,499 | High | $14,745 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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