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Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies at University of Maine

Orono, ME · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $61,991/yr (-0% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (28% exposed)

Job Market Large (87,000 openings/yr)

ROI 12.9x earnings multiple (4.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #27 of 59 Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$663K	$653K	$605K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.1x	12.9x	12.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.7x	4.6x	4.3x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	52%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	66	66	65

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 (4.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$72,180

-43% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,716

5.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$76,868

24% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Maine's Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies program produces graduates earning $61,991/yr — within striking distance of the $62,227 national average for this field.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.9x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies's typical career paths, with 28% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 9% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $26,716 in median debt clears quickly against $61,991 in annual earnings.

At #27 of 59 Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies programs, University of Maine scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $61,991 to $76,868 over five years — a 24% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career 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

Aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians $79,830/yr

Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other $77,390/yr

Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians $70,760/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies at University of Maine?

A score of 66/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies field.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →