Accounting at University of Maine

University of Maine's accounting program produces graduates who earn slightly below both national and state medians—$48,256 versus $53,694 nationally and $48,330 statewide—while carrying typical debt levels at $27,000. The 16% earnings growth to nearly $56,000 by year four shows positive momentum, but graduates still trail peers at Husson University by roughly $10,000 annually. At the 40th percentile among Maine accounting programs, this lands squarely in the middle of a small but competitive state market.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.56 is manageable, and importantly, the debt load is actually below the national median despite modest starting salaries. For a school with a 96% admission rate, accessibility combined with reasonable debt creates a workable financial path, particularly for Maine residents paying in-state tuition. The challenge is that accounting—unlike many fields—offers relatively standardized career paths, so the earnings gap compared to top state programs like Husson may persist.

The critical caveat: this data reflects fewer than 30 graduates, making these numbers less reliable than typical program statistics. That said, if your child wants to stay in Maine and values UMaine's flagship status and campus experience, the financial fundamentals aren't alarming. Just recognize they're likely looking at a slower earnings trajectory than accounting graduates from competing programs.