Liberal Arts and Sciences at University of Maine

Orono, ME · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
31 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
32
Optimistic
31
Base Case
37
Pessimistic
Earnings $34,404/yr (-7% vs median)
AI Risk Low (0% exposed)
Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)
ROI 10.1x earnings multiple (3.6x out-of-state)
Ranked #255 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $511K $511K $486K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 10.1x 10.1x 9.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 3.6x 3.6x 3.4x
Probability of Field Employment 45% 45% 45%
DegreeOutlook Score 32 31 37

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$50,424
Out-of-state: $141,384 (3.6x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$72,180
-43% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,223
7.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$49,255
43% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Maine's Liberal Arts and Sciences program produces graduates earning $34,404/yr — within striking distance of the $37,172 national average for this field.

The 10.1x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

With only 0% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, the scenario spread is tight at 5%. Career paths for Liberal Arts and Sciences are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

The $20,223 debt-to-$34,404 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #255 out of 424 programs, University of Maine's financial outcomes for Liberal Arts and Sciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $34,404 to $49,255 shows 43% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Maine

A 96% acceptance rate means University of Maine is accessible to most applicants, with a mid-sized student body of 8,341 in Orono, ME.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Maine's Liberal Arts and Sciences program score?
This program scores 31/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts and Sciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →