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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks University of Maine At Augusta #760 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $51,475, placing University of Maine At Augusta in the 11.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. University of Maine At Augusta sits in the 61.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. --- University of Maine At Augusta's composite ranking reflects strong outcomes across access, affordability, and mobility. Graduates earn median earnings four years after enrollment of $51,475, earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions.
Azimuth ranks University of Maine At Augusta #760 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A public university located in Augusta, ME, University of Maine At Augusta enrolls roughly 2,659 undergraduates. The institution maintains a 60.0% freshman retention rate and a 27.0% six-year graduation rate. University of Maine At Augusta serves a student population with substantial financial need: 33.0% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 50.9% are first-generation college students. The institution's academic profile centers on Health, reflecting a career-focused mission aligned with regional workforce demand. Azimuth ranks University of Maine At Augusta #1053 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Maine At Augusta in the 61.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. University of Maine At Augusta delivers meaningful value for students seeking affordable pathways into stable careers. The combination of broad access, strong outcomes relative to peer institutions, and a program mix anchored in health and applied fields positions the university as a practical choice for working-age and nontraditional students in Maine and the broader region.
University of Maine at Augusta's published cost of attendance is $19,052. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $9,421, middle-income families pay around $11,228, and higher-income families pay approximately $15,371. Azimuth ranks University of Maine At Augusta #199 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. As a public regional institution, University of Maine at Augusta structures aid primarily through need-based mechanisms. Families apply for financial aid using the FAFSA, and the institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and state aid programs. The relatively modest net prices across income bands reflect the public tuition model and the institution's commitment to accessibility for Maine residents and regional students. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $22,734; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $8,950, and private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $51,475, median federal debt of $22,734 projects to a monthly payment of about $257 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
University of Maine at Augusta is a good fit for students seeking a public university experience in ME with a focus on Health fields. Its program mix — 10% of degrees in Health — aligns with regional labor market needs in healthcare and social services. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $51,475, placing University of Maine At Augusta in the 11.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 61.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The university enrolls a significant share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students — 33.0% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 50.9% are first-generation — and delivers completion rates that place it in the 21.2% percentile for Pell completion among nonprofit four-year institutions. Published cost of attendance is $15,371, and median federal debt at graduation is $22,734. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the program mix favors Health fields over STEM and business, and earnings track ME's regional labor market rather than national high-earning clusters. Students interested in Health careers will find strong alignment with local employer needs.
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
60 graduates
Accounting and Related Services
14 graduates
Computer and Information Sciences, General
21 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations
28 graduates
Biology, General
13 graduates
University of Maine At Augusta's program mix focuses on health sciences and applied professional fields. General Studies is the largest program with 94 graduates, followed by Nursing, Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management, and Library Science and Administration.
The institution serves 423 students across 18 programs. General Studies graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $49,821.
Nursing graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $87,357, while Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions delivers median 4-year earnings of $48,604. Among the highest-earning programs, Nursing leads with median 4-year earnings of $87,357 across 60 graduates, followed by Accounting at $62,035 and Artificial Intelligence at $60,683.
The institution's concentration in Health reflects regional workforce demand. Health-related programs typically represent pathways where graduates enter the workforce directly into stable, in-demand roles.
The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how University of Maine At Augusta's dominant program families align with regional and national labor-market trends.
Based on federal data for students receiving aid. Actual costs may vary.
University of Maine at Augusta's published cost of attendance is $19,052. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $9,421, middle-income families pay around $11,228, and higher-income families pay approximately $15,371.
Azimuth ranks University of Maine At Augusta #199 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.
As a public regional institution, University of Maine at Augusta structures aid primarily through need-based mechanisms. Families apply for financial aid using the FAFSA, and the institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and state aid programs.
The relatively modest net prices across income bands reflect the public tuition model and the institution's commitment to accessibility for Maine residents and regional students. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $22,734; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $8,950, and private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.
For the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $51,475, median federal debt of $22,734 projects to a monthly payment of about $257 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Graduates of University of Maine At Augusta earn median 4-year earnings of $51,475, placing University of Maine At Augusta in the 11.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Maine At Augusta in the 61.6 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks University of Maine At Augusta #1053 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution's earnings profile centers on health-related fields, which align with Maine's regional labor-market demand.
General Studies is the largest program with 94 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $49,821, performing at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Nursing program graduates 60 students earning $87,357, and Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions program graduates 50 students earning $48,604.
Library Science and Administration and Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management round out the institution's core program portfolio, each supporting meaningful cohorts and contributing to the overall earnings trajectory. The concentration in Health reflects both institutional focus and the regional economic context of Augusta and central Maine, where healthcare and related professions anchor employment growth.
