University of Southern Maine— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$49,958
in 2021+34% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 34% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 20% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 14 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 26% | $3,500 |
| 1999 | — | — | 27% | $4,375 |
| 2000 | — | — | 27% | $5,213 |
| 2001 | — | — | 27% | $5,250 |
| 2002 | — | — | 29% | $5,250 |
| 2003 | — | — | 30% | $5,500 |
| 2004 | — | — | 33% | $5,500 |
| 2005 | — | — | 29% | $5,500 |
| 2006 | — | — | 34% | $6,125 |
| 2007 | — | — | 31% | $6,500 |
| 2008 | $37,200 | — | 34% | $6,350 |
| 2009 | — | — | 34% | $7,125 |
| 2010 | $36,700 | $17,076 | 37% | $8,500 |
| 2011 | — | $18,298 | 35% | $10,186 |
| 2012 | $36,500 | $20,669 | 33% | $11,630 |
| 2013 | $37,200 | $19,418 | 30% | $12,500 |
| 2014 | $37,900 | $17,300 | 34% | $12,961 |
| 2015 | $38,700 | $17,048 | 32% | $13,000 |
| 2016 | — | $16,528 | 33% | $13,641 |
| 2017 | — | $14,994 | 34% | $14,000 |
| 2018 | — | $11,582 | 33% | $14,084 |
| 2019 | — | $12,180 | 39% | $13,750 |
| 2020 | — | $12,339 | 40% | $13,000 |
| 2021 | $49,958 | $12,055 | 36% | $12,887 |
| 2022 | — | $9,472 | 34% | — |
| 2023 | — | $12,137 | 42% | — |
| 2024 | — | $11,729 | 46% | — |
| 2025 | — | $13,596 | 40% | — |