All UMA majors by area
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Business & Finance · 3
- Humanities & Languages · 3
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Arts & Design · 2
- Education · 2
- Engineering · 2
- Science & Math · 1
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $82,845 | $87,357 | $29,510 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $39,109 | $48,604 | $33,250 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Veterinary / Animal Health Technologies / Technicians | $39,275 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $48,330 | $62,035 | $29,503 |
| Business Administration | $41,325 | $50,348 | $28,741 |
| Finance | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $39,982 | $49,821 | $27,841 |
| English | — | — | — |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $49,843 | $60,683 | $29,786 |
| Computational Science | — | — | — |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Library Science and Administration | — | $32,301 | $34,536 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | — | — | — |
| Architecture | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | — | $50,244 | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Computer and Information Sciences → Software developer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former UMA students earn a median $40,342 ten years after starting college, more than 12% of Maine colleges we cover. 27% graduate within six years.
UMA majors questions
How many majors does UMA offer?
University of Maine at Augusta offers 24 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Health & Medicine and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at UMA?
Nursing graduates from University of Maine at Augusta earn a median $87,357 four years after graduating, the highest of the 9 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $29,510.
Which UMA majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Library Science and Administration graduates earn the least: a median $32,301 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to University of Maine at Augusta overview