Liberal Arts & Humanities at University of Southern Maine
If you plan to study Liberal Arts & Humanities, take a look at what University of Southern Maine. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Southern Maine is in Portland, ME.
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Online Class Availability at University of Southern Maine
Distance learning is available at University of Southern Maine. Among 7,604 students, 1,870 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,803 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts & Humanities Rankings at University of Southern Maine
Rankings can help you compare University of Southern Maine’s Liberal Arts & Humanities program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maine | #6 of 12 |
| Best Value | Maine | #8 of 12 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #29 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #51 of 69 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #954 of 1,495 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1081 of 1,453 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts & Humanities Graduates from University of Southern Maine
Graduates of University of Southern Maine’s Liberal Arts & Humanities program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,889 |
| 2 years | $23,649 |
| 3 years | $27,239 |
| 4 years | $35,875 |
| 5 years | $44,622 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from University of Southern Maine report median earnings of $35,875, compared with $59,174 for all University of Southern Maine graduates — about 39% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from University of Southern Maine stands at $25,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Liberal Arts & Humanities Graduates
Graduates of the Liberal Arts & Humanities program at University of Southern Maine pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.