Zoology/Animal Biology at University of Maine
Orono, ME · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
University of Maine graduates in zoology/animal biology earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 74% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Maine Compares for Zoology/Animal Biology
All 52 colleges reporting zoology/animal biology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $69,471 | $62,546 | #1 | $35,618 |
| 2 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $69,471 | $62,546 | #2 | $35,618 |
| 3 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $69,471 | $62,546 | #3 | $35,618 |
| 4 | University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT | $69,471 | $62,546 | #4 | $35,618 |
| 5 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, CT | $69,471 | $62,546 | #5 | $35,618 |
| 6 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $57,020 | $54,042 | #14 | $24,457 |
| 7 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK | $55,682 | $62,518 | #6 | $30,931 |
| 8 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, OH | $55,352 | $59,069 | #7 | $29,303 |
| 9 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe, OH | $55,352 | $59,069 | #8 | $29,303 |
| 10 | Ohio University-Southern Campus Ironton, OH | $55,352 | $59,069 | #9 | $29,303 |
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| 48 | California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA | $38,495 | $35,028 | #52 | $28,565 |
| 49 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $38,440 | $41,252 | #40 | $25,069 |
| 50 | University of Vermont Burlington, VT | $38,421 | $39,462 | #43 | $22,321 |
| 51 | University of Maine Orono, ME | $36,078 | $38,341 | #46 | $35,130 |
| 52 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $35,875 | $38,284 | #47 | $25,491 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Maine zoology/animal biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,130 one year after graduating and $36,078 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Maine rank for zoology/animal biology?
Among 52 colleges reporting earnings for zoology/animal biology graduates, University of Maine ranks #51 by median pay four years after graduation, and #46 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is zoology/animal biology at University of Maine worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for zoology/animal biology ($44,055), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,841.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.