How much money do University of Maine at Augusta graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $24,100 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $30,100 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for UMA graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing with a median starting salary of $47,600 followed by Computer and Information Sciences paying $46,800 and Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates who have a median starting income of $32,500 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for University of Maine at Augusta graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degree) | $47,600 |
| Computer and Information Sciences (Bachelor’s Degree) | $46,800 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $32,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) | $28,700 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Bachelor’s Degree) | $28,200 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Bachelor’s Degree) | $27,100 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=161217 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for University of Maine at Augusta.