# University of Maine: Liberal Arts / General Studies (bachelor's)

Orono, ME. IPEDS 161253, CIP 24.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-maine/majors/liberal-arts-general-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,404
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $45,094 (U.S. median for this major: $52,601 across 467 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,166 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in ME: 4 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the ME median for this major (4 colleges, $48,575): -$3,481
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,507

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.34 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $45,094 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ME (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,642 | $54,866 | 6.5 years |
| 30-48k | $13,280 | $57,635 | 6.8 years |
| 48-75k | $14,631 | $63,499 | 7.5 years |
| 75-110k | $18,508 | $80,325 | 9.5 years |
| 110k+ | $22,018 | $95,558 | 11.3 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Liberal Arts / General Studies at ME colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maine at Augusta | $49,821 | $27,841 | $10,924 | 27% |
| University of Southern Maine | $48,909 | $25,000 | $13,596 | 40% |
| Husson University | $48,241 | $31,000 | $21,005 | 59% |
| University of Maine | $45,094 | $21,166 | $17,510 | 55% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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