Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 23.3%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 23.3%
- Retention Rate
- 62.7%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $40,342
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $22,734
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 15:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 40.5%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $241/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $53,358 | $27,627 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $49,937 | $26,646 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $49,918 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $33,637 | $24,014 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $33,281 | $26,514 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Associate | $33,138 | $14,489 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor | $29,956 | $20,826 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Bachelor | $29,374 | $27,704 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. | Associate | $29,092 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $28,816 | $27,010 |
Outcomes Overview
UMaine Augusta graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $22,734 and earn $40,342 ten years after graduation. The debt represents 56% of annual income, below the concerning 60% threshold. Monthly loan payments of $241 consume about 7% of typical graduate income. The 91.6% employment rate reflects strong job placement in Maine's healthcare, education, and public service sectors. Many graduates work as nurses, social workers, and business professionals in central Maine. The university's focus on practical, career-oriented programs helps explain why 40.45% of borrowers successfully repay loans. Given the reasonable debt burden and solid employment outcomes for a regional public university, this represents an average return on investment.