# University of Maine: Biology (bachelor's)

Orono, ME. IPEDS 161253, CIP 26.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-maine/majors/biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,029
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $57,185 (U.S. median for this major: $57,996 across 837 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in ME: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the ME median for this major (4 colleges, $57,674): -$489
- Versus the U.S. median: -$811

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.34 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $57,185 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ME (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| 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 |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Biology at ME colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of New England | $70,283 | $27,000 | $38,107 | 68% |
| University of Southern Maine | $58,164 | $25,125 | $13,596 | 40% |
| University of Maine | $57,185 | $26,000 | $17,510 | 55% |
| University of Maine at Augusta | $50,244 | not reported | $10,924 | 27% |

## Careers
- Biological technician (SOC 19-4020): median wage not reported Bangor, ME, $60,160 ME, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $61,290 Bangor, ME, $64,880 ME, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $103,230 Bangor, ME, $141,360 ME, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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