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

Portland, ME. IPEDS 161554, CIP 54.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-southern-maine/majors/history

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,876
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $42,778 (U.S. median for this major: $50,540 across 454 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $24,000)
- Rank in ME: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,762

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 5.25 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $42,778 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 | 8.6 years |
| 30-48k | $10,847 | $56,947 | 9.3 years |
| 48-75k | $12,550 | $65,888 | 10.8 years |
| 75-110k | $16,750 | $87,938 | 14.4 years |
| 110k+ | $19,180 | $100,695 | 16.5 years |

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

## History at ME colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maine | $53,204 | $27,000 | $17,510 | 55% |
| University of Southern Maine | $42,778 | $27,000 | $13,596 | 40% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $77,470 Portland-South Portland, ME, $64,880 ME, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $155,080 Portland-South Portland, ME, $141,360 ME, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Museum Technicians and Conservators (SOC 25-4013): median wage $52,710 Portland-South Portland, ME, $48,460 ME, $51,440 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.6% 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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