University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME · Public · 4,222 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$58K
In-state tuition
$13K
Out-of-state tuition
$31K
Graduation rate
43%
Acceptance rate
79%
Median debt
$14K
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At a glance
| Average net price (published cost of attendance) | $26K |
|---|---|
| SAT average | 1116 |
| ACT composite (median) | 22.0 |
| First-year retention | 74% |
| Median earnings (all enrolled, incl. non-earners) | $50K |
| SAT math (median) | 543 |
| SAT reading & writing (median) | 485 |
| Undergraduate composition | 75% White · 9% Black · 4% Hispanic · 3% Asian |
| Official website | usm.maine.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $70K | — |
| Computer Science. | $62K | $20K |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $60K | $22K |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $58K | $19K |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | $58K | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $46K | $18K |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $46K | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $43K | $19K |
| Marketing. | $42K | $18K |
| Criminology. | $39K | $20K |
| Political Science and Government. | $36K | $22K |
| Psychology, General. | $34K | $22K |
Compare with similar colleges in — ME
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maine | $14K | 57% | $16K | $59K |
| Southern Maine Community College | $4K | — | $6K | $49K |
| Central Maine Community College | $4K | — | $6K | $46K |
| University of Maine at Augusta | $10K | 25% | $15K | $45K |
| University of Maine at Presque Isle | $10K | 39% | $4K | $47K |
| Eastern Maine Community College | $4K | — | $6K | $47K |
| Kennebec Valley Community College | $4K | — | $9K | $47K |
| University of Maine at Farmington | $12K | 50% | $16K | $48K |
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