# University of Southern Maine: Information Technology (bachelor's)

Portland, ME. IPEDS 161554, CIP 11.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-southern-maine/majors/information-technology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $57,411
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $79,352 (U.S. median for this major: $85,477 across 83 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $26,917)
- Rank in ME: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,125

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 5.25 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $79,352 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 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $10,847 | $56,947 | 1.3 years |
| 48-75k | $12,550 | $65,888 | 1.5 years |
| 75-110k | $16,750 | $87,938 | 2.1 years |
| 110k+ | $19,180 | $100,695 | 2.4 years |

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

## Information Technology at ME colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern Maine | $79,352 | $25,000 | $13,596 | 40% |

## Careers
- Network / systems administrator (SOC 15-1244): median wage $92,520 Portland-South Portland, ME, $83,890 ME, $99,130 U.S.; U.S. jobs -4.1% 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
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $167,100 Portland-South Portland, ME, $160,260 ME, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% 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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