Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at University Of Maine vary significantly by field of study. These rankings evaluate each program by post-graduation earnings, debt burden, and return on investment — not prestige or reputation.
Use this analysis to compare programs and understand which fields deliver the strongest outcomes.
Analyzing 41 programs with available earnings data.
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This bar shows the range of median earnings across all majors at this school.
The tables below compare programs in each category by earnings, rank, debt, and cohort size.
These sections represent the complete set of ranked undergraduate programs at University Of Maine.
Computer Engineering. leads engineering & technology with 105K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering.Small sample | — | $104,785★ | — | 18 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.Small sample |
Program rankings are derived entirely from post-graduation outcomes. We do not use reputation surveys, selectivity metrics, or SAT scores. This means some programs may rank differently than you'd expect based on prestige — and that's intentional.
Median earnings 10 years post-enrollment
Debt burden relative to earnings
Institutional contribution to outcomes
Resources, cohort size, and graduation rates
Trajectory from early to mid-career
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| Computer Science. | — | $99,413 | — | 30 |
| Chemical Engineering. | — | $94,964 | — | 34 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | — | $91,879 | — | 44 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | — | $90,940 | — | 29 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. | — | $89,454 | — | 47 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | — | $85,064 | — | 111 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | — | $80,059 | — | 28 |
| Civil Engineering. | — | $78,989 | — | 58 |
Finance and Financial Management Services. leads business & economics with 75K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | — | $75,004★ | — | 77 |
| Marketing. | — | $67,863 | $17,103 | 87 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | — | $66,867 | $16,028 | 118 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | — | $65,906 | — | 35 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. leads health with 77K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | — | $77,494★ | — | 94 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | — | $52,584 | — | 26 |
Biology, General. leads sciences & mathematics with 57K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. | — | $57,185★ | — | 64 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology.Small sample | — | $36,078 | — | 16 |
Economics. leads social sciences & policy with 65K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics. | — | $65,097★ | — | 25 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies.Small sample | — | $62,555 | — | 13 |
| Political Science and Government. | — | $58,303 | — | 57 |
| Sociology. | — | $58,217 | — | 35 |
| Social Work. | — | $51,470 | — | 30 |
| Psychology, General. | — | $48,242 | $17,551 | 90 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.Small sample | — | $23,828 | — | 17 |
| Anthropology.Small sample | — | $23,341 | — | 19 |
Communication and Media Studies. leads communications with 58K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies. | — | $58,306★ | — | 53 |
| Journalism.Small sample | — | $54,717 | — | 10 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | — | $47,421 | — | 27 |
History. leads humanities & arts with 53K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History. | — | $53,204★ | — | 21 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | — | $50,825 | — | 40 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | — | $45,094 | — | 39 |
| Fine and Studio Arts.Small sample | — | $44,876 | — | 16 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. leads education with 56K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | — | $56,169★ | $14,259 | 77 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | — | $45,122 | — | 78 |
Forestry. leads agriculture & environment with 56K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forestry.Small sample | — | $56,124★ | — | 13 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | — | $52,523 | — | 44 |
| Animal Sciences. | — | $50,825 | — | 39 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management. | — | $45,502 | — | 30 |
Marine Sciences. leads other & interdisciplinary with 46K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Sciences. | — | $46,292★ | — | 71 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | — | $44,893 | — | 55 |
Why rankings may differ by program: A university's nursing program and business program can have entirely different outcome profiles. Our methodology surfaces these differences so you can evaluate programs — not just institutions.
