University of Maine: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Maine at a glance

• 8,496

  students enrolled

• 2,785

  degrees and certificates a year

• 55%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $17,510

  average net price a year

  Tuition $12,000 in state, $34,740 out of state

• $43,124

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $48,653

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  14% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

University of Maine reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around University of Maine

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Penobscot County, where the college is.

• 64

  open professional jobs

• 14

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 3.4%

  unemployment in Penobscot County

  2026-08 · up 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $63,248

  median household income

  Penobscot County

• 39%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.2% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, education, engineering, which lead to finance (1 open), sales (6 open), operations (12 open), marketing (4 open), human resources (2 open).

Hiring most: University of Maine (18), Versant Power (7), Air National Guard Units (4), County of Penobscot (3), Amazon (2), Charter Communications (2), HII Mission Technologies (2), Saks (2).

What they hire for: Operations (12), Engineering (10), Sales (6), Marketing (4), Security (4), Academic (3). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Northeastern Workforce Development Board.

• Tri-County Career CenterBangor · 207-623-7981 · Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Similar colleges in Maine

• University of Southern MainePortland · 4,222 students
• University of Maine at AugustaAugusta · 2,659 students
• University of Maine at Presque IslePresque Isle · 1,913 students
• University of Maine at FarmingtonFarmington · 1,140 students
• Maine Maritime AcademyCastine · 942 students
• University of Maine at Fort KentFort Kent · 599 students

All Maine colleges

Common questions

How big is University of Maine?

University of Maine enrolls about 8,496 students and is a public 4-year institution in Orono, Maine. It awards about 2,785 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Maine?

55% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Maine graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $43,124 six years after entry and $48,653 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of Maine offer AI or data science degrees?

University of Maine reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near University of Maine?

64 open professional jobs are listed in Penobscot County, 14 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. University of Maine has the most openings.