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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks University of New England #1284 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $5,138 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of New England in the 76.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of New England #322 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. --- University of New England's composite ranking reflects strong graduate outcomes relative to cost paid, anchored by earnings that outperform expectations for similar students. These results position the university as a competitive option among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks University of New England #1284 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 13.3 percentile for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private university in Biddeford, Maine, University of New England enrolls roughly 2,135 undergraduates. Retention is 79.4% and the six-year graduation rate is 68.3%, reflecting solid conversion of enrollment into degree completion. Where University of New England performs strongest is return on investment. Azimuth ranks University of New England #322 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 78.3 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $71,281, placing University of New England in the 73.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. They earn about $5,138 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of New England in the 76.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. This strength reflects the institution's concentration in Health fields, where employer demand and career pathways support strong early-career financial outcomes. Access and affordability sit lower in the composite. University of New England sits in the 4.1 percentile for access and the 6.5 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. 11.8% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 22.1% are first-generation college students. The institution's private tuition structure and regional labor market context shape both the cost profile and the earnings trajectory that graduates experience after enrollment. Mobility outcomes rank in the 25.3 percentile, indicating that low-income and first-generation students convert their degrees into upward economic progress at rates comparable to or better than many peer institutions.
University of New England's published cost of attendance is $63,245. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $31,371, middle-income families pay around $32,348, and higher-income families pay approximately $41,991. Azimuth ranks University of New England #1333 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Need-based financial aid covers a meaningful share of cost for many students. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for aid using the FAFSA and CSS Profile, and work-study is available as part of the aid package. Individual aid packages vary within each income band, so some families pay more and some less than the figures shown. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,250, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $29,675; 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 $71,281, median federal debt of $25,250 projects to a monthly payment of about $285 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
University of New England is a strong fit for students interested in health professions who want a private nonprofit university experience in Maine. The institution's program mix is heavily concentrated in health fields, with Health representing 5% of graduates. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $71,281, placing University of New England in the 73.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $5,138 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 76.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The university enrolls a meaningful share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students — 11.8% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 22.1% are first-generation. The published cost of attendance is $41,991, with median federal debt at graduation of $25,250. Fit depends on interest in health professions and comfort with Maine's regional labor market. Students whose career goals align with the university's health-focused program mix will find strong alignment with local workforce needs.
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
115 graduates
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions
54 graduates
Biology, General
78 graduates
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
64 graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
8 graduates
University of New England's program mix is anchored in health sciences and applied clinical fields, reflecting its focus as a health-professions institution in Maine. Nursing is the largest program with 115 graduates, followed by Biology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Dental Support Services and Allied Professions, and Kinesiology.
This concentration in health-related programs aligns with the institution's core identity, preparing graduates for careers in healthcare and allied-health fields. Nursing graduates achieve median 4-year earnings of $84,986, positioning this largest cohort in a competitive range for health-professions pathways.
Biology, General graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $70,283, while Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General graduates earn $69,190. Among the institution's highest-earning programs, Nursing leads with median 4-year earnings of $84,986 across 115 graduates, followed by Dental Support Services and Allied Professions at $74,504.
These earnings reflect the labor-market demand for clinical and health-management professionals in the Northeast and nationally. The institution's program portfolio emphasizes direct-to-workforce health pathways, enabling graduates to enter clinical practice, healthcare administration, or allied-health roles immediately after completion.
These programs deliver median 4-year earnings that reflect actual labor-market outcomes in nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and related disciplines. The supply and demand for college graduates provides context for how University of New England's dominant health-sciences portfolio aligns with sustained national demand in healthcare sectors.
Based on federal data for students receiving aid. Actual costs may vary.
University of New England's published cost of attendance is $63,245. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $31,371, middle-income families pay around $32,348, and higher-income families pay approximately $41,991.
Azimuth ranks University of New England #1333 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Need-based financial aid covers a meaningful share of cost for many students.
The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for aid using the FAFSA and CSS Profile, and work-study is available as part of the aid package.
Individual aid packages vary within each income band, so some families pay more and some less than the figures shown. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,250, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $29,675; 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 $71,281, median federal debt of $25,250 projects to a monthly payment of about $285 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 New England earn median 4-year earnings of $71,281, placing University of New England in the 73.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $5,138 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of New England in the 76.6 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks University of New England #322 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects University of New England's concentration in health-related fields.
Nursing is the largest program with 115 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $84,986, performing at 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The Biology, General program graduates 78 students earning $70,283, and Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General delivers $69,190 for 64 graduates.
These programs anchor University of New England's return profile, with Health representing the institution's primary degree focus and driving consistent outcomes across the student body.
