# University of New England: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (bachelor's)

Biddeford, ME. IPEDS 161457, CIP 26.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-new-england/majors/ecology-and-evolutionary-biology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $29,871
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $48,592 (U.S. median for this major: $50,400 across 62 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $23,524)
- Rank in ME: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,808

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.11 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $48,592 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 | $31,371 | $128,935 | 10.8 years |
| 30-48k | $32,046 | $131,709 | 11.0 years |
| 48-75k | $32,348 | $132,950 | 11.1 years |
| 75-110k | $36,237 | $148,934 | 12.5 years |
| 110k+ | $41,991 | $172,583 | 14.5 years |

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

## Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at ME colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of New England | $48,592 | $27,000 | $38,107 | 68% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $155,080 Portland-South Portland, ME, $141,360 ME, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021): median wage $53,000 Portland-South Portland, ME, $60,160 ME, $57,510 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage $78,440 Portland-South Portland, ME, $75,900 ME, $73,010 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.3% 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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