# University of Southern Maine: Business Administration (bachelor's)

Portland, ME. IPEDS 161554, CIP 52.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-southern-maine/majors/business-administration

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $48,421
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $65,230 (U.S. median for this major: $64,798 across 1104 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,042 (U.S. median $25,808)
- Rank in ME: 4 of 10 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the ME median for this major (10 colleges, $61,650): +$3,580
- Versus the U.S. median: +$432

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 5.25 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $65,230 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 | 1.8 years |
| 30-48k | $10,847 | $56,947 | 2.0 years |
| 48-75k | $12,550 | $65,888 | 2.3 years |
| 75-110k | $16,750 | $87,938 | 3.1 years |
| 110k+ | $19,180 | $100,695 | 3.5 years |

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

## Business Administration at ME colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Maritime Academy | $123,155 | $27,000 | $23,414 | 58% |
| Saint Joseph's College of Maine | $70,318 | $27,000 | $27,555 | 66% |
| University of Maine | $66,867 | $27,000 | $17,510 | 55% |
| University of Southern Maine | $65,230 | $25,042 | $13,596 | 40% |
| Husson University | $62,059 | $27,000 | $21,005 | 59% |
| University of New England | $61,240 | $26,920 | $38,107 | 68% |
| Thomas College | $52,490 | $23,707 | $18,885 | 54% |
| University of Maine at Presque Isle | $50,411 | $22,118 | $7,035 | 52% |
| University of Maine at Augusta | $50,348 | $28,741 | $10,924 | 27% |
| University of Maine at Farmington | $47,757 | $24,875 | $16,857 | 52% |

## Careers
- Management analyst (SOC 13-1110): median wage $75,530 Portland-South Portland, ME, $75,530 ME, $101,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.1% by 2035
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $105,390 Portland-South Portland, ME, $98,860 ME, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082): median wage $105,530 Portland-South Portland, ME, $101,830 ME, $102,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.7% 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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