University of Southern Maine: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Southern Maine at a glance

• 4,222

  students enrolled

• 1,716

  degrees and certificates a year

• 40%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $13,596

  average net price a year

  Tuition $8,316 in state, $24,500 out of state

• $47,107

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $49,958

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  14% working

Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

University of Southern 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 Southern Maine

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

• 261

  open professional jobs

• 42

  entry level

  3 say no experience is needed

• 8%

  ask for AI skills

  20 jobs

• 2.6%

  unemployment in Cumberland County

  2026-08 · up 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $92,983

  median household income

  Cumberland County

• 52%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 1.8% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, education, business & management, which lead to clinical (4 open), academic (2 open), programs (5 open), finance (29 open), sales (44 open), operations (25 open).

Hiring most: Idexx Laboratories Inc /De (27), BerryDunn (13), Unum Group (13), Springborn Staffing (12), Idexx Distribution (9), Forerunner (8), Idexx (7), Garmin (6).

What they hire for: Engineering (47), Sales (44), Finance (29), Operations (25), Marketing (15), Data & Analytics (12). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Coastal Counties Workforce Board.

• Greater Portland CareerCenterPortland · 207-623-7981 · Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Southern Midcoast CareerCenterBrunswick · 207-623-7981 · Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday � 8:00am-5:00pm and Thursday 8:00am-12:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is University of Southern Maine?

University of Southern Maine enrolls about 4,222 students and is a public 4-year institution in Portland, Maine. It awards about 1,716 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Southern Maine?

40% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Southern Maine graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $47,107 six years after entry and $49,958 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of Southern Maine offer AI or data science degrees?

University of Southern 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 Southern Maine?

261 open professional jobs are listed in Cumberland County, 42 of them entry level and 3 saying no experience is needed. Idexx Laboratories Inc /De has the most openings.