Business Administration, Management and Operations at University of New England

University of New England's business graduates earn nearly $10,000 more than the typical Maine business grad right out of school, though this comes from a small cohort that makes the numbers less reliable. The $55,830 first-year salary puts this program in the 85th percentile nationally—well ahead of most business programs—while the $26,920 debt load sits comfortably below what most students borrow. That 0.48 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates owe less than half their first year's salary, a manageable starting point for most careers.

The catch is sample size. With fewer than 30 graduates in the data, one or two high earners could skew these results significantly. It's also worth noting that while UNE outpaces the state median substantially, it still trails Maine Maritime's business grads by a wide margin (though Maritime attracts a different student profile). Within Maine's business programs, UNE ranks around the 60th percentile—solid but not exceptional for in-state students who have other options like University of Southern Maine nearby.

For families comfortable with UNE's price tag and campus environment, these numbers suggest reasonable value if they hold true for larger cohorts. Just recognize you're relying on a limited data snapshot that may not represent typical outcomes.