U.S. median for this major: $53,037.
College Scorecard field of study; 45 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 58% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $22,400.
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 Marine Sciences: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Maine colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
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.
Marine Sciences nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
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 | 5.7 years |
| $30–48k | $13,280 | $57,635 | 6.0 years |
| $48–75k | $14,631 | $63,499 | 6.6 years |
| $75–110k | $18,508 | $80,325 | 8.3 years |
| $110k+ | $22,018 | $95,558 | 9.9 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 Marine Sciences graduates 4 years after graduating ($46,292) minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ME (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $9,631 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.
Careers for Marine Sciences graduates
Natural Sciences Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +8.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +6.1% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +3.6% 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
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University of Maine Marine Sciences questions
How much do University of Maine Marine Sciences graduates earn?
Marine Sciences graduates of University of Maine earn a median $46,292 four years after graduating and $29,243 one year after. The U.S. median for Marine Sciences graduates across 2 colleges is $53,037.
How much debt do University of Maine Marine Sciences graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Marine Sciences graduates of University of Maine is $27,000, about 58% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $22,400.
Where does University of Maine rank for Marine Sciences in Maine?
Of 1 Maine colleges reporting Marine Sciences graduate earnings, University of Maine ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Marine Sciences graduates get?
A common career is natural sciences managers, with a median wage of $103,230 in the Bangor, ME area and $167,220 nationally. Others include environmental scientists and specialists, including health and zoologists and wildlife biologists.
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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 Marine Sciences: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-maine/majors/marine-sciences (College Scorecard and BLS data).