Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at University of Maine at Augusta

The small sample size here—fewer than 30 graduates—means these numbers could swing dramatically year to year, but there's still a meaningful story about value. UMaine Augusta keeps debt remarkably low for this program, with graduates owing $19,549 compared to the state median of just $15,000. That's more debt than typical for Maine, though still well below what liberal arts associates degree holders face nationally ($10,950 median).

What's puzzling is the earnings picture: graduates here earn less than the state median ($30,873 vs. $31,260), landing in just the 40th percentile among Maine programs, yet they're in the 77th percentile nationally. That disconnect suggests Maine's community college liberal arts programs generally outperform the national market—but this specific program trails its in-state peers by a noticeable margin. When nearby Kennebec Valley graduates are earning $1,575 more annually with comparable or lower debt, that gap matters.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.63 means graduates owe about eight months of their first year's salary—manageable, but not exceptional given Maine's typically stronger outcomes in this field. For families committed to UMaine Augusta for other reasons (location, campus culture), this program won't saddle students with crippling debt. But if you're choosing solely on financial outcomes, the state has stronger liberal arts options at its community colleges.