Computer Science at University of Maine at Farmington

Computer science programs in Maine show estimated first-year earnings clustering around $70,000-$77,000, and this Farmington program appears to land right in that range. Based on comparable bachelor's programs nationally, graduates here might expect around $71,000 in their first year—slightly below what University of Maine reports ($77,046) but ahead of University of Southern Maine ($67,956). The estimated $22,500 in debt translates to a manageable 0.32 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning roughly four months of gross salary to cover what students typically borrow.

The challenge is that these figures come from peer programs, not Farmington's actual graduates—likely because the computer science program here is small enough that the Department of Education suppresses the data. That means we don't know if Farmington's open admissions model (98% acceptance rate, 1040 average SAT) affects outcomes differently than more selective tech programs. Computer science degrees generally produce strong returns regardless of where they're earned, but without program-specific data, you're making assumptions about whether this particular school delivers comparable results.

For families confident in their student's technical abilities, the estimated debt load is reasonable enough to justify the risk. But if you're choosing between Maine options and want certainty about outcomes, the flagship University of Maine offers both reported data and slightly higher earnings. The lack of transparency here isn't a red flag about quality—just a reality of small programs—but it does mean betting on potential rather than proven results.