MBA Program

MBA Program at University of Southern Maine

Public university ยท Portland, Maine

  • AACSB accredited
  • MBA
  • Online MBA

University of Southern Maine is a public university with graduate business programs in Portland, Maine. Those programs run through the School of Business. The institution is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education.

The business school holds AACSB accreditation - one of 2 of the 4 schools in MBA Lab's Maine directory that do. It is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States, and it covers the school as a whole rather than any one program - a floor, not a ranking. More on accreditation.

Federal reporting puts graduate enrollment at 2,079 students, alongside 4,222 undergraduates. Total enrollment is not MBA cohort size - ask the admissions office how many students are in the specific program you're considering, which is usually a far smaller number and the one that shapes your experience.

Based on MBA Lab's directory data, the school offers a graduate MBA path and an online MBA format for remote or working students. Format availability changes; confirm the current lineup with the school before planning around it.

It is the only school in Portland in this directory - the other 3 MBA program options in Maine are elsewhere in the state, so weigh travel time against fit before ruling them out.

What to ask University of Southern Maine

These questions are picked from what MBA Lab's data already says about this school, so they're the ones most likely to surface a real difference between it and the next school on your list.

  • Residency and tuition tier. As a public institution, University of Southern Maine may price in-state and out-of-state students differently, and some programs charge a flat rate regardless. Ask which tier you'd fall into and whether it changes after a year of residency.
  • What "online" means here. Ask whether classes are live at set times or self-paced, whether any on-campus residencies are required, and whether online students get the same career services, clubs, and recruiting access as on-campus students. These answers vary widely between schools that use the same word.
  • Where the degree is administered. Programs run through the School of Business may have their own admissions timeline, aid pool, and career office, separate from the university's central graduate school. Confirm which office owns your application.
  • Ask for the school's own outcome numbers. The federal figures on this page cover business master's graduates who took federal aid, pooled across several years. The school's employment report will be narrower and more current - ask for it by program and by graduating class, not a blended average.

At a glance

InstitutionUniversity of Southern Maine
Business schoolSchool of Business
Controlpublic
LocationPortland, Maine
Campus settingSmall city
Carnegie classMaster's college or university (larger programs)
MBA formats listed MBA Online MBA
Graduate enrollment2,079
Undergraduate enrollment4,222
Business accreditation AACSB — view listing
Institutional accreditationNew England Commission on Higher Education
Official site Visit website
Net price calculator Estimate your cost
Federal data College Scorecard profile

School names, locations, and program formats are curated by MBA Lab and reviewed periodically (last data update: August 2026). Enrollment, accreditation, links, and any outcome figures come from U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (June 2026 release). Always verify formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. How this data works.

Programs at University of Southern Maine

Details below come from University of Southern Maine's own program pages, not from a ranking service or an aggregator. Each card links to the page it was read from and the date it was last checked, so you can confirm anything before you plan around it.

MaineMBA

Online MBA
$23,400
  • Credits 30
  • Delivery Online
What that price isPer credit hour, totaling $23,400 for all 30 credits, same rate for in-state, out-of-state, and international students
On lengthA joint program with the University of Maine's Graduate School of Business, delivered in Portland, Orono, and online. USM undergrads may also enter via an Accelerated Graduate Pathway that double-counts up to two courses toward both degrees.
Residencies and travelA low-residency track with three required multi-day residencies in Portland is also available alongside the fully online option

Reported outcomes

Median earnings, 1 year out $74,877 Median of 44 graduates working one year after completion -14% vs. the $87,219 median across MBA Lab's directory
Median earnings, 4 years out $94,721 Median of 52 graduates working four years after completion +27% against the 1-year figure - two separate cohorts measured at different times, not one group's career path
Median federal graduate debt $30,648 Median across 32 borrowers entering repayment About 0.41x the 1-year earnings median. Federal loans only - private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings aren't counted

Among the 4 schools in MBA Lab's Maine MBA programs directory that report a figure, University of Southern Maine ranks 1st by one-year earnings. Schools that report nothing are left out of that count rather than counted as zero.

What these numbers are. Figures cover graduates of master's-level programs in Business Administration, Management and Operations (CIP 52.02) who received federal financial aid. At some institutions that group includes business master's degrees other than the MBA, and it never includes graduates who took no federal aid - so these are a directional signal about a school's business master's programs, not an MBA salary report. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, June 2026 release. Check University of Southern Maine's Scorecard profile. Full methodology.

Want to see what these figures could mean for your own timeline? Try the free MBA ROI calculator, prefilled with University of Southern Maine's context.

Compare with other schools in Maine

School City AACSB Formats listed Earnings, 1 yr out
University of Southern Maine This page Portland Yes MBA, Online MBA $74,877
University of Maine Orono Yes MBA, Online MBA $73,244
Husson University Bangor — MBA, Online MBA $63,474
Thomas College Waterville — MBA $56,249

"Not reported" means College Scorecard publishes no figure for that school - usually too few federally-aided graduates to release without identifying them. It is not a low number, and these schools are excluded from every average on this page rather than counted as zero. A dash under AACSB means the school isn't on AACSB's accredited list; it may hold ACBSP or IACBE accreditation instead, which this directory doesn't track.

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Frequently asked questions

What MBA formats does University of Southern Maine offer?

MBA Lab's directory lists an online MBA at University of Southern Maine, alongside the core MBA. Formats change - confirm the current lineup on the school's official site.

How much does the MaineMBA at University of Southern Maine cost?

University of Southern Maine lists $23,400 for the MaineMBA. Per credit hour, totaling $23,400 for all 30 credits, same rate for in-state, out-of-state, and international students. Checked against the school's own page on July 27, 2026; costs change, so confirm before you apply.

How long is the MaineMBA at University of Southern Maine, and when does it meet?

The MaineMBA requires 30 credits and is delivered fully online. A joint program with the University of Maine's Graduate School of Business, delivered in Portland, Orono, and online. USM undergrads may also enter via an Accelerated Graduate Pathway that double-counts up to two courses toward both degrees.

What do graduates of University of Southern Maine's business master's programs earn?

College Scorecard reports median earnings of $74,877 one year after completion for graduates of master's-level Business Administration programs at University of Southern Maine who received federal financial aid. Four years out the reported median is $94,721. That group can include business master's degrees other than the MBA, and excludes graduates who took no federal aid, so treat it as a directional signal rather than an MBA salary figure.

How much debt do students take on at University of Southern Maine?

The reported median federal graduate debt is $30,648 for business master's graduates at University of Southern Maine. Against the reported one-year earnings median, that is about 0.41x a year of earnings. Federal loans are only part of the cost picture - it excludes private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings.

Is University of Southern Maine's business school AACSB-accredited?

Yes - University of Southern Maine appears on AACSB's list of accredited institutions. AACSB, founded in 1916, is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States (the others are ACBSP and IACBE). Accreditation covers the school, not any individual program, so treat it as a quality floor rather than a ranking.

Is University of Southern Maine a public or private institution?

University of Southern Maine is a public university, and MBA Lab lists its graduate business programs in Portland, Maine. It is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education.

How do I compare University of Southern Maine with other schools in Maine?

MBA Lab lists 4 schools in its Maine MBA programs directory. Use a consistent rubric across them: curriculum, recruiting outcomes, format fit, cost after aid, and location constraints.

Where should I verify program details?

Always confirm formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. MBA Lab is a planning directory, not an admissions authority, and does not endorse specific schools.

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