Marketing at University of Maine

University of Maine's marketing program stands out for an open-access institution: graduates earn $50,655 right out of school, significantly above both the national median ($44,728) and Maine's typical outcome ($46,198). That 78th percentile national ranking is impressive, putting it ahead of roughly 650 other marketing programs nationwide. Even within Maine's small field of programs, it ranks in the 60th percentile—comfortably ahead of alternatives like Saint Joseph's College. The debt burden of $26,931 is exceptionally manageable, landing in just the 8th percentile nationally, which translates to a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.53—well under the threshold that typically causes repayment strain.

The earnings trajectory shows steady, if modest, growth to $53,721 by year four. While that 6% increase isn't dramatic, the starting salary is strong enough that graduates enter the workforce earning more than many of their peers will make even after several years of experience. For a family weighing Maine's in-state tuition advantage, this represents solid value: you're getting top-quartile national outcomes with below-average debt at a school that admits nearly everyone who applies.

The bottom line: This program delivers above-average results at below-average cost, making it a financially sensible choice for students interested in marketing who qualify for Maine residency.