Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at University of New England

In Maine, liberal arts bachelor's programs show considerable variation in first-year earnings, from under $30,000 to nearly $40,000 depending on the institution. Based on comparable programs across the state, graduates from this pathway typically earn around $36,800 in their first year—right in the middle of that range and essentially matching the national median for liberal arts degrees.

The estimated $27,000 debt load creates a manageable first-year ratio of 0.73, meaning graduates would owe less than their annual starting salary. That's a reasonable position compared to many bachelor's programs, though it's worth noting that peer programs in Maine often produce similar debt burdens with some variation in outcomes. The higher-earning liberal arts programs in the state—like University of Maine at Augusta—demonstrate that institutional choice matters, with some graduates starting nearly $10,000 higher annually.

For families considering this investment, the key uncertainty here is that these figures come from peer institutions rather than University of New England's specific track record in this major. The program sits in reasonable territory based on state patterns, but without institution-specific data, you're effectively betting that outcomes will mirror similar Maine programs rather than knowing with certainty. If your student is committed to liberal arts education in Maine, this appears competitive with state alternatives, though exploring which specific schools produce the stronger outcomes within this field would be worth the effort.