Is University of Southern Maine worth it?
University of Southern Maine is a public, four-year institution in Portland, Maine (small city). It awarded 1,754 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, social sciences and law.
Employer and job title data for University of Southern Maine is being added
Federal data below is live now. When the scan lands, this page will show graduates found employed, top employers, first and current job titles, industries, metros and the trend by class year.
- Employers and job titles from public professional profiles
- Industries, metros and states graduates were found in
- Found employed by class year, 2020 to 2025
Claimed schools are scanned first
Federal data
Federal context for University of Southern Maine
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$47,251
Median earnings 4 years after
$60,816
Median earnings 10 years after
$49,958
Average net price
$13,596
Completion rate
40%
Completions (2024)
1,754
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
4,222
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $71,675 | $75,465 | 230 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $48,421 | $65,230 | 153 |
| Law | First professional | $61,048 | $83,912 | 122 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $47,549 | $53,547 | 83 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Bachelor's | $37,585 | $57,790 | 83 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $35,920 | $53,033 | 81 |
| Social Sciences, Other | Bachelor's | $35,418 | $45,523 | 74 |
| Social Work | Master's | $47,939 | $62,912 | 64 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's | $48,966 | $67,576 | 63 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $43,722 | $58,164 | 57 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $33,621 | $45,529 | 57 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $102,817 | $118,908 | 50 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $74,877 | $94,721 | 44 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $40,692 | $52,903 | 42 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $46,198 | $57,968 | 42 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 176 |
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 85 |
| Social Sciences, Other | Bachelor's | 85 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 81 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other | Bachelor's | 68 |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | Master's | 58 |
| Educational Psychology | Master's | 56 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Master's | 49 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 49 |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | Master's | 34 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 26% | 6,308 |
| Educational Services | 22% | 5,184 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9% | 2,093 |
| Retail Trade | 7% | 1,742 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 7% | 1,643 |
| Finance and Insurance | 6% | 1,507 |
| Manufacturing | 4% | 1,047 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 4% | 946 |
Similar schools
Other public four year schools in Maine
Same state, same sector, nearest by completions.
University of Maine
Orono, ME
55%
completion rate
2,643
completions
Graduate data being added
See the pageUniversity of Maine at Augusta
Augusta, ME
27%
completion rate
659
completions
Graduate data being added
See the pageUniversity of Maine at Presque Isle
Presque Isle, ME
52%
completion rate
641
completions
Graduate data being added
See the pageFor school staff
Claim this page
Correct your page, verify your outcomes, and add the graduates a public profile scan cannot see. Claimed schools are scanned first.
Sources: federal figures for University of Southern Maine. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Maine. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page