U.S. median for this major: $57,996.
College Scorecard field of study; 58 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 45% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $27,328. College Scorecard.
University of Maine Biology: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses University of Maine's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,642 | $54,866 | 2.7 years |
| $30–48k | $13,280 | $57,635 | 2.8 years |
| $48–75k | $14,631 | $63,499 | 3.1 years |
| $75–110k | $18,508 | $80,325 | 3.9 years |
| $110k+ | $22,018 | $95,558 | 4.7 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (40% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Biology graduates 4 years after graduating ($57,185) minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ME (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $20,524 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Biology at Maine colleges
Every Maine college we cover that reports Biology graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of New England | $70,283 | $27,000 | $38,107 | 68% |
| 2 | University of Southern Maine | $58,164 | $25,125 | $13,596 | 40% |
| 3 | University of Maine | $57,185 | $26,000 | $17,510 | 55% |
| 4 | University of Maine at Augusta | $50,244 | — | $10,924 | 27% |
8 more Maine colleges offer Biology but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Biology graduates
Biological technician
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +7.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Natural Sciences Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +8.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at University of Maine, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of Maine
- Acceptance rate: 97% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 55% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $48,653
- Full cost breakdown · all 75 majors · overview
Related majors at University of Maine
- Biochemistry—
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology—
- Chemistry—
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science—
- Microbiological Sciences and Immunology—
University of Maine Biology questions
How much do University of Maine Biology graduates earn?
Biology graduates of University of Maine earn a median $57,185 four years after graduating and $34,029 one year after. The U.S. median for Biology graduates across 837 colleges is $57,996.
How much debt do University of Maine Biology graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Biology graduates of University of Maine is $26,000, about 45% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,000.
Is University of Maine a good school for Biology in Maine?
On pay, Biology graduates of University of Maine earn $57,185 four years out, $489 below the median for the same major across 4 Maine colleges ($57,674) and $811 below the U.S. median ($57,996). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does University of Maine rank for Biology in Maine?
Of 4 Maine colleges reporting Biology graduate earnings, University of Maine ranks 3rd. The highest is University of New England at $70,283.
What jobs do Biology graduates get?
A common career is biological technician, with a median wage of $60,160 in Maine and $57,510 nationally. Others include secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education and natural sciences managers.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “University of Maine Biology: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-maine/majors/biology (College Scorecard and BLS data).