Associate-6% vs national median350 grads tracked
Public Administration and Social Service Professions at University of Maine - Augusta
Ranked 97th of 132 associate programs in Public Administration and Social Service Professions by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$33,485
middle 50%: $24,332 – $44,157
Median · 5 years out
$37,319
middle 50%: $29,057 – $46,465
Median · 10 years out
$40,575
middle 50%: $30,489 – $50,300
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Public Administration and Social Service Professions (associate) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Public Administration associates from the University of Maine - Augusta start at $33k. Median earnings reach $37k by year five and $41k by year ten.
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
11.5 yrs
≈ $13,151 total interest
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$37,969 · 5 yrs out
Jefferson Community College
$37,878 · 5 yrs out
Onondaga Community College
$37,829 · 5 yrs out
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$37,592 · 5 yrs out
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
$37,592 · 5 yrs out
Lane Community College
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Greenville Technical College
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Genesee Community College
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Rock Valley College
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$37,062 · 5 yrs out
Elgin Community College
$37,041 · 5 yrs out
Finger Lakes Community College - SUNY Office of Community Colleges
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