U.S. median for this major: $48,948.
College Scorecard field of study; 51 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 57% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $24,552.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $23,717. College Scorecard.
University of Southern Maine English: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses University of Southern Maine's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $9,999 | $52,495 | 7.3 years |
| $30–48k | $10,847 | $56,947 | 8.0 years |
| $48–75k | $12,550 | $65,888 | 9.2 years |
| $75–110k | $16,750 | $87,938 | 12.3 years |
| $110k+ | $19,180 | $100,695 | 14.1 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 5.3 years, the average time graduates took (3% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of English graduates 4 years after graduating ($43,823) minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ME (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $7,162 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
English at Maine colleges
Every Maine college we cover that reports English graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bates College | $62,082 | — | $29,351 | 90% |
| 2 | University of Maine | $50,825 | $23,250 | $17,510 | 55% |
| 3 | University of Southern Maine | $43,823 | $25,000 | $13,596 | 40% |
| 4 | University of Maine at Farmington | $35,998 | — | $16,857 | 52% |
9 more Maine colleges offer English but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for English graduates
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Proofreaders and Copy Markers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.9% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at University of Southern Maine, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of Southern Maine
- Acceptance rate: 79% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 40% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $49,958
- Full cost breakdown · all 53 majors · overview
Related majors at University of Southern Maine
- History$42,778
- Spanish / French / Romance Languages—
- Linguistics$55,435
- Liberal Arts / General Studies$48,909
- Philosophy—
University of Southern Maine English questions
How much do University of Southern Maine English graduates earn?
English graduates of University of Southern Maine earn a median $43,823 four years after graduating and $33,014 one year after. The U.S. median for English graduates across 571 colleges is $48,948.
How much debt do University of Southern Maine English graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for English graduates of University of Southern Maine is $25,000, about 57% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,552.
Is University of Southern Maine a good school for English in Maine?
On pay, English graduates of University of Southern Maine earn $43,823 four years out, $3,501 below the median for the same major across 4 Maine colleges ($47,324) and $5,125 below the U.S. median ($48,948). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does University of Southern Maine rank for English in Maine?
Of 4 Maine colleges reporting English graduate earnings, University of Southern Maine ranks 3rd. The highest is Bates College at $62,082.
What jobs do English graduates get?
A common career is secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education, with a median wage of $77,470 in the Portland-South Portland, ME area and $72,040 nationally. Others include proofreaders and copy markers.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “University of Southern Maine English: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-southern-maine/majors/english (College Scorecard and BLS data).