# University of Southern Maine: Accounting (bachelor's)

Portland, ME. IPEDS 161554, CIP 52.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-southern-maine/majors/accounting

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $51,379
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $71,945 (U.S. median for this major: $74,373 across 741 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,230 (U.S. median $24,903)
- Rank in ME: 1 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the ME median for this major (5 colleges, $65,815): +$6,130
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,428

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 5.25 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $71,945 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 | $9,999 | $52,495 | 1.5 years |
| 30-48k | $10,847 | $56,947 | 1.6 years |
| 48-75k | $12,550 | $65,888 | 1.9 years |
| 75-110k | $16,750 | $87,938 | 2.5 years |
| 110k+ | $19,180 | $100,695 | 2.9 years |

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

## Accounting at ME colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern Maine | $71,945 | $19,230 | $13,596 | 40% |
| University of Maine | $65,906 | $27,000 | $17,510 | 55% |
| Husson University | $65,815 | $27,375 | $21,005 | 59% |
| Thomas College | $65,028 | $27,000 | $18,885 | 54% |
| University of Maine at Augusta | $62,035 | $29,503 | $10,924 | 27% |

## Careers
- Accountant / auditor (SOC 13-2010): median wage $79,790 Portland-South Portland, ME, $77,480 ME, $83,680 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Financial Managers (SOC 11-3031): median wage $138,590 Portland-South Portland, ME, $133,610 ME, $166,570 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.7% by 2035
- Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051): median wage $93,240 Portland-South Portland, ME, $88,320 ME, $102,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% 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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