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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks University of Maine At Farmington #1308 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $7,873 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Maine At Farmington in the 26.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. University of Maine At Farmington sits in the 37.3 percentile for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks University of Maine At Farmington #1308 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A public university in Farmington, ME, University of Maine At Farmington enrolls roughly 1,140 undergraduates. Retention is 72.8% and the six-year graduation rate is 51.5%, placing the institution among the strongest regionally for converting enrollment into degree completion. Where University of Maine At Farmington performs strongest is return on investment. Azimuth ranks University of Maine At Farmington #1342 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $7,873 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Maine At Farmington in the 26.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution's dominant program family is Education, which aligns with strong regional demand and career pathways that support solid long-term financial outcomes for graduates. Access and affordability sit lower in the composite. University of Maine At Farmington sits in the 11.4 percentile for access and the 64.3 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. 30.2% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 32.4% are first-generation college students, reflecting a student population with meaningful financial need. The institution's focus on Education — a field with stable, predictable career outcomes — makes University of Maine At Farmington a practical choice for students seeking clear pathways to employment and manageable debt loads after graduation.
University of Maine at Farmington's published cost of attendance is $25,822. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $13,301; middle-income families pay around $15,088; higher-income families pay approximately $22,368. Azimuth ranks University of Maine At Farmington #509 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 university, University of Maine at Farmington participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and state aid programs. The institution's tuition structure reflects Maine's public higher education pricing model, which typically offers lower sticker prices than private institutions. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and aid packages combine grants, loans, and work-study based on demonstrated financial need. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,499; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $14,745. 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 a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $44,430, median federal debt of $24,499 projects to a monthly payment of about $277 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 Farmington is a strong fit for students interested in education and related fields who want a public university experience in Maine. Graduates earn median earnings four years after enrollment of $44,430, placing the institution in the 2.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. They also earn about $7,873 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Maine at Farmington in the 26.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution enrolls a significant share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students — 30.2% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 32.4% are first-generation — and delivers mobility outcomes that place University of Maine at Farmington in the 7.8 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions — a historical 10-year Scorecard measure. Published cost of attendance is $22,368, and low-income families pay a net price of approximately $13,301 after need-based aid. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the 96.7% admit rate makes the application process moderately selective, and the program mix favors education and related fields over applied-professional ones. Students whose interests align with those areas and who can navigate the application process will find the earnings trajectory and aid package among the strongest in the region.
This school profile was generated using Azimuth's proprietary ROI framework, developed by founder Daniel Rogers. Our methodology transforms federal education data into actionable insights for families.
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Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
13 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations
13 graduates
Psychology, General
38 graduates
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
12 graduates
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
69 graduates
University of Maine At Farmington's program mix is anchored in education and teacher preparation, a signature aligned with the institution's mission as a comprehensive public liberal arts college. Teacher Education is the largest program with 69 graduates, followed by Psychology, General with 38 graduates, Business/Managerial Economics with 19 graduates, Subject-Specific Teacher Education with 15 graduates, and Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies with 14 graduates.
Across 20 programs, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, reflecting a focused portfolio serving roughly 289 students annually. The earnings pattern reflects the institution's concentration in education and human services fields.
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions leads with median earnings of $48,191 four years after enrollment across 13 graduates, followed by Business Administration with $47,757 and 13 graduates, and Psychology, General with $44,544 across 38 graduates. Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions and Teacher Education round out the earnings leaders with $42,513 and $42,375 respectively.
These outcomes align with the institution's dominant focus on Education, which accounts for a substantial share of the degree portfolio. Many of University of Maine At Farmington's programs are direct-to-workforce pathways where four-year earnings reflect immediate labor-market outcomes in education, social services, and related fields.
The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these fields align with regional and national labor-market demand, particularly in Maine's education sector and broader human services employment.
Based on federal data for students receiving aid. Actual costs may vary.
University of Maine at Farmington's published cost of attendance is $25,822. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels.
Low-income families pay approximately $13,301; middle-income families pay around $15,088; higher-income families pay approximately $22,368. Azimuth ranks University of Maine At Farmington #509 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 university, University of Maine at Farmington participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and state aid programs.
The institution's tuition structure reflects Maine's public higher education pricing model, which typically offers lower sticker prices than private institutions. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and aid packages combine grants, loans, and work-study based on demonstrated financial need.
Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,499; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $14,745. 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 a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $44,430, median federal debt of $24,499 projects to a monthly payment of about $277 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 Farmington earn median 4-year earnings of $44,430, placing the institution in the 2.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $7,873 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Maine At Farmington in the 26.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks University of Maine At Farmington #1342 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects University of Maine At Farmington's concentration in education and teacher-preparation fields.
Teacher Education is the largest program with 69 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $42,375, at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Psychology, General program graduates 38 students with median 4-year earnings of $44,544, while Business/Managerial Economics and Subject-Specific Teacher Education together account for substantial enrollment in education-adjacent fields.
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies rounds out the top programs with 14 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $40,081, at 0.8x the national benchmark. As a regional public institution focused on Education, University of Maine At Farmington graduates students into stable, in-demand careers in Maine's education sector and beyond.
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Black Hills State University Similar quality tier (#36058 ranked) | SD | 96% | $46,674 | #36058 | Compare |
University Of South Carolina-Sumter Similar quality tier (#36079 ranked) | SC | 74% | $42,437 | #36079 | Compare |
West Virginia State University Similar quality tier (#36085 ranked) | WV | 96% | $40,492 | #36085 | Compare |
Massachusetts College Of Art And Design Similar quality tier in Northeast (#36027 ranked) | MA | 76% | $43,582 | #36027 | Compare |
Colegio Universitario De San Juan Similar quality tier (#36108 ranked) | PR | 75% | $26,510 | #36108 | Compare |
