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Certificate (1-2 years)-12% vs national median56 grads tracked

Library and Archives Assisting at University of Maine - Augusta

Ranked 4th of 4 certificate (1-2 years) programs in Library and Archives Assisting by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$31,317
middle 50%: $24,893 – $45,751
Median · 5 years out
$34,107
middle 50%: $27,237 – $45,413
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Library and Archives Assisting (certificate (1-2 years)) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of University of Maine - Augusta's certificate (1-2 years) program in Library and Archives Assisting earn a median $31,317 one year after graduating, rising to $34,107 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 12% below the national median of $38,692 for this field, ranking 4th of 4 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
13.6 yrs
≈ $15,408 total interest

Same major at other universities

College of Lake County
$45,751 · 5 yrs out
Three Rivers Community College
$39,998 · 5 yrs out
College Of DuPage
$38,692 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of Maine - Augusta

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$83,820 · 5 yrs out
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$68,774 · 5 yrs out
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$68,758 · 5 yrs out
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$65,715 · 5 yrs out
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$60,976 · 5 yrs out
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$60,508 · 5 yrs out
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (Bachelor's)
$59,517 · 5 yrs out
Public Administration (Bachelor's)
$59,517 · 5 yrs out
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$58,913 · 5 yrs out
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (Bachelor's)
$58,065 · 5 yrs out
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$58,065 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate)
$56,877 · 5 yrs out

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