University of Southern Maine Rankings by Salary Score™
Bachelor's
Master's
Salary and Debt by Major at University of Southern Maine
We calculated a Salary Score for each of University of Southern Maine's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at University of Southern Maine to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for USM Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $16,750 | $45,150 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $20,010 | $30,990 | |
| Biology, General | $19,520 | $33,990 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $22,250 | $42,470 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $21,500 | $32,660 | |
| Computer Science | $19,010 | $65,480 | |
| Criminology | $22,000 | $38,910 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Not Reported | $25,190 | |
| Economics | Not Reported | $43,430 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | Not Reported | $67,660 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $21,500 | $29,690 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $22,000 | $46,480 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $20,500 | $24,730 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $21,500 | $32,390 | |
| History | $20,500 | $31,550 | |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $25,000 | $32,570 | |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $25,250 | $55,290 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $21,500 | $26,930 | |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | Not Reported | $31,940 | |
| Marketing | $20,470 | $43,050 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | $27,000 | $62,150 | |
| Music | Not Reported | $22,810 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $19,500 | $33,280 | |
| Physical Sciences | Not Reported | $23,000 | |
| Political Science and Government | $16,750 | $35,590 | |
| Psychology, General | $17,910 | $34,350 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $22,500 | $57,620 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Not Reported | $36,670 | |
| Social Sciences, Other | $20,840 | $30,770 | |
| Social Work | $20,500 | $31,240 | |
| Sociology | Not Reported | $32,710 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $27,000 | $33,990 |
Salary Score ™ for USM Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $20,300 | $60,770 | |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Not Reported | $57,320 | |
| Public Health | Not Reported | $50,860 | |
| Public Policy Analysis | Not Reported | $49,020 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $51,340 | $95,210 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $54,790 | $43,800 | |
| Social Work | $39,360 | $42,680 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | Not Reported | $47,260 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $59,150 | $40,420 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $20,500 | $42,960 |
Salary Score ™ for USM Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | $100,970 | $54,660 |
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