All UNE majors by area
- Health & Medicine · 12
- Science & Math · 10
- Humanities & Languages · 5
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 4
- Business & Finance · 3
- Education · 3
- Arts & Design · 2
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $77,895 | $84,986 | $27,000 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $59,851 | $74,504 | $27,000 |
| Health Sciences | $30,169 | $69,190 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $27,832 | $62,614 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $31,749 | $57,272 | $27,000 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Health Administration | — | — | — |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | — | — | — |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | — | — | — |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $34,910 | $70,283 | $27,000 |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | $29,871 | $48,592 | $27,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $34,434 | $48,309 | $27,000 |
| Zoology / Animal Biology | $28,509 | $42,941 | $27,000 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | — | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | — | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Maritime Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $55,830 | $61,240 | $26,920 |
| Business / Corporate Communications | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | — | — | — |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $44,396 | — | $25,142 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computational Science | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Biology → Biological technician
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former UNE students earn a median $55,921 ten years after starting college, more than 65% of Maine colleges we cover. 68% graduate within six years.
UNE majors questions
How many majors does UNE offer?
University of New England offers 40 bachelor's majors across 8 areas; the most majors are in Health & Medicine and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at UNE?
Nursing graduates from University of New England earn a median $84,986 four years after graduating, the highest of the 11 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,000.
Which UNE majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Zoology / Animal Biology graduates earn the least: a median $42,941 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to University of New England overview