# University of New England: Psychology (bachelor's)

Biddeford, ME. IPEDS 161457, CIP 42.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-new-england/majors/psychology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,791
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $55,085 (U.S. median for this major: $49,968 across 998 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,490)
- Rank in ME: 2 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the ME median for this major (7 colleges, $48,242): +$6,843
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,117

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.11 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $55,085 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 | $31,371 | $128,935 | 7.0 years |
| 30-48k | $32,046 | $131,709 | 7.1 years |
| 48-75k | $32,348 | $132,950 | 7.2 years |
| 75-110k | $36,237 | $148,934 | 8.1 years |
| 110k+ | $41,991 | $172,583 | 9.4 years |

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

## Psychology at ME colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bates College | $65,926 | not reported | $29,351 | 90% |
| University of New England | $55,085 | $27,000 | $38,107 | 68% |
| Thomas College | $49,253 | $27,000 | $18,885 | 54% |
| University of Maine | $48,242 | $26,909 | $17,510 | 55% |
| University of Southern Maine | $45,529 | $20,730 | $13,596 | 40% |
| Husson University | $45,390 | $29,000 | $21,005 | 59% |
| University of Maine at Farmington | $44,544 | $25,358 | $16,857 | 52% |

## Careers
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage $50,650 Portland-South Portland, ME, $50,650 ME, $61,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035

## 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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