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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks University of Maine #617 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $1,961 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Maine in the 66.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Maine #661 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks University of Maine #617 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A public research university (Carnegie R1) in Orono, ME, University of Maine enrolls roughly 8,496 undergraduates. Retention is 83.4% and the six-year graduation rate is 54.9%, reflecting solid conversion of enrollment into degree completion. Where University of Maine performs strongest is return on investment. Azimuth ranks University of Maine #661 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $63,056. They earn about $1,961 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Maine in the 66.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution's program portfolio, anchored in Business, delivers consistent financial outcomes that exceed what similar students achieve at comparable institutions. Access and affordability sit lower in the composite. University of Maine sits in the 34.7 percentile for access and the 57.2 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. 23.3% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 23.4% are first-generation college students. Mobility outcomes are strong — Azimuth ranks University of Maine in the 74.0 percentile for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions — reflecting the institution's ability to move graduates into durable career pathways. For many Maine families and students from the region, University of Maine offers a research-university education with meaningful long-term financial returns.
University of Maine's published cost of attendance is $27,328. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $12,642; middle-income families pay about $14,631; higher-income families pay approximately $22,018. Azimuth ranks University of Maine #610 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. University of Maine participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA. The aid structure supports access for Maine residents and out-of-state students alike, with institutional scholarships available alongside federal and state grant programs. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $21,900; 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 $63,056, median federal debt of $25,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Azimuth ranks University of Maine #617 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $63,056, placing University of Maine in the 63.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, and University of Maine sits in the 66.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Maine #661 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Students at University of Maine earn about $1,961 more than similar students at comparable institutions, a signal that the university's business-led program mix and Nevada labor-market alignment translate into stronger financial outcomes than the entering student profile alone would predict. Solid median earnings and a competitive return-on-investment ranking place the University of Nevada-Reno among the more financially rewarding public options in the Azimuth coverage set.
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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Computer Engineering
18 graduates
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
18 graduates
Computer Science
30 graduates
Chemical Engineering
34 graduates
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
44 graduates
University of Maine's program mix is anchored in business, engineering, and applied professional fields — a portfolio shaped by the institution's land-grant identity and Maine's regional labor market. Business Administration is the largest program with 118 graduates, followed by Mechanical Engineering, Nursing, Psychology, General, and Digital Marketing.
Across 59 total programs, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold among nonprofit four-year institutions, with several delivering strong four-year earnings outcomes. The highest-earning programs cluster in applied fields where graduates enter the workforce directly.
Mechanical Engineering graduates earn a median $85,064 four years after enrollment with 111 graduates, followed by Nursing at $77,494, Finance at $75,004, Digital Marketing at $67,863, and Business Administration at $66,867. The dominant program family, Business, represents a significant share of the institution's degree output and aligns with stable regional and national labor-market demand in accounting, finance, and management roles.
The program portfolio reflects a practical, employment-focused orientation typical of public land-grant universities in New England. Graduates across the largest programs — Business Administration, Mechanical Engineering, and Nursing — enter high-mobility direct-to-workforce pathways where four-year earnings reflect immediate labor-market outcomes.
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Missouri State University-Springfield Similar quality tier (#15751 ranked) | MO | 91% | $49,827 | #15751 | Compare |
Georgia Gwinnett College Similar quality tier (#15729 ranked) | GA | 96% | $47,730 | #15729 | Compare |
Miami University-Oxford Similar quality tier (#15762 ranked) | OH | 75% | $55,076 | #15762 | Compare |
Nicholls State University Similar quality tier (#15765 ranked) | LA | 91% | $45,454 | #15765 | Compare |
Winona State University Similar quality tier (#15773 ranked) | MN | 75% | $58,532 | #15773 | Compare |
Based on federal data for students receiving aid. Actual costs may vary.
University of Maine's published cost of attendance is $27,328. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels.
Low-income families pay approximately $12,642; middle-income families pay about $14,631; higher-income families pay approximately $22,018. Azimuth ranks University of Maine #610 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. University of Maine participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs.
Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA. The aid structure supports access for Maine residents and out-of-state students alike, with institutional scholarships available alongside federal and state grant programs.
Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $21,900; 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 $63,056, median federal debt of $25,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $282 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 earn median 4-year earnings of $63,056, placing University of Maine in the 63.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $1,961 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Maine in the 66.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks University of Maine #661 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects University of Maine's concentration in business and applied fields.
Business Administration is the largest program with 118 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $66,867, performing at 1.0× the national benchmark for the field. The Mechanical Engineering program graduates 111 students earning $85,064, and the The Nursing program graduates 94 students earning $77,494.
Together, these programs anchor the institution's economic profile and reflect the dominant role of Business in University of Maine's degree output.
