All University of Maine majors by area
- Science & Math · 19
- Engineering · 15
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 10
- Business & Finance · 8
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Health & Medicine · 6
- Arts & Design · 3
- Communications & Media · 3
- Education · 3
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $34,029 | $57,185 | $26,000 |
| Food Science and Technology | $36,255 | $56,861 | $27,000 |
| Forestry | $43,901 | $56,124 | $23,618 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $39,297 | $52,523 | $26,500 |
| Animal Sciences | $37,823 | $50,825 | $27,000 |
| Marine Sciences | $29,243 | $46,292 | $27,000 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | $27,636 | $45,502 | $26,893 |
| Zoology / Animal Biology | $35,130 | $36,078 | $27,000 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | — | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Botany / Plant Biology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $75,282 | $104,785 | — |
| Electrical Engineering | $77,037 | $100,593 | $26,445 |
| Chemical Engineering | $78,838 | $94,964 | $20,425 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | $61,991 | $91,879 | $27,000 |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $73,692 | $90,940 | $27,115 |
| Construction Engineering Technology / Technician | $65,540 | $89,454 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $69,687 | $85,064 | $27,000 |
| Biomedical Engineering | $59,864 | $80,059 | $20,423 |
| Civil Engineering | $64,785 | $78,989 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering Physics | — | — | — |
| Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Surveying Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | $52,876 | $75,004 | $24,520 |
| Marketing | $50,655 | $67,863 | $26,931 |
| Business Administration | $45,950 | $66,867 | $27,000 |
| Accounting | $48,256 | $65,906 | $27,000 |
| Economics | $46,159 | $65,097 | $22,984 |
| Business Economics | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | $31,357 | $53,204 | $27,000 |
| English | $28,727 | $50,825 | $23,250 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $34,404 | $45,094 | $21,166 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $77,737 | $77,494 | $27,000 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | $30,231 | $52,584 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | — | — |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Nutrition Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | — | $44,876 | $27,050 |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $37,192 | $58,306 | $26,057 |
| Journalism | $28,704 | $54,717 | $27,000 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $37,386 | $47,421 | $26,725 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $35,764 | $56,169 | $27,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $38,924 | $45,122 | $27,000 |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $77,046 | $99,413 | $26,209 |
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
Marketing → Marketing specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.0% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former University of Maine students earn a median $48,653 ten years after starting college, more than 47% of Maine colleges we cover. 55% graduate within six years.
University of Maine majors questions
How many majors does University of Maine offer?
University of Maine offers 75 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Engineering.
What is the highest-paying major at University of Maine?
Computer Engineering graduates from University of Maine earn a median $104,785 four years after graduating, the highest of the 40 majors with reported earnings.
Which University of Maine majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Zoology / Animal Biology graduates earn the least: a median $36,078 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 overview