All University of Southern Maine majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 9
- Business & Finance · 8
- Science & Math · 8
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Health & Medicine · 6
- Engineering · 5
- Arts & Design · 4
- Education · 3
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | $47,393 | $73,068 | $20,500 |
| Accounting | $51,379 | $71,945 | $19,230 |
| Business Administration | $48,421 | $65,230 | $25,042 |
| Marketing | $46,198 | $57,968 | $22,616 |
| Hospitality Management | $29,924 | $47,748 | $20,500 |
| Economics | $49,173 | — | $12,996 |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $34,465 | $60,665 | $26,513 |
| Biology | $43,722 | $58,164 | $25,125 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linguistics | $27,895 | $55,435 | $25,437 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $29,716 | $48,909 | $25,000 |
| English | $33,014 | $43,823 | $25,000 |
| History | $36,876 | $42,778 | $27,000 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $71,675 | $75,465 | $29,242 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $29,478 | $60,086 | $25,500 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $37,585 | $57,790 | $22,654 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | $68,318 | $88,515 | $35,731 |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | $58,538 | $77,734 | $24,771 |
| Electrical Engineering | $71,774 | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Industrial Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $21,058 | $43,514 | $18,703 |
| Theatre | $12,960 | $33,005 | — |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | — | — |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $34,843 | — | $26,500 |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology | $57,411 | $79,352 | $25,000 |
| Computer Science | $67,956 | — | $20,387 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $35,920 | $53,033 | $22,623 |
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
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
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
Across all majors, former University of Southern Maine students earn a median $49,958 ten years after starting college, more than 53% of Maine colleges we cover. 40% graduate within six years.
University of Southern Maine majors questions
How many majors does University of Southern Maine offer?
University of Southern Maine offers 53 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at University of Southern Maine?
Mechanical Engineering graduates from University of Southern Maine earn a median $88,515 four years after graduating, the highest of the 25 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $35,731.
Which University of Southern Maine majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Theatre graduates earn the least: a median $33,005 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 Southern Maine overview