by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UMaine ranks among other schools offering degrees in animal science.
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The bachelor's program at UMaine was ranked #85 on College Factual's Best Schools for animal science list. It is also ranked #1 in Maine.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Animal Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 78 |
| Best Animal Science Schools | 85 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maine handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in animal science. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in animal science from UMaine. This makes it the #48 most popular school for animal science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Animal Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMaine go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,823 a year. This is higher than $34,062, which is the national median for all animal science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMaine, animal science students borrow a median amount of $24,873 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all animal science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $30,313.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMaine paid an average of $1,158 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $400 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,000 | $34,740 |
| Fees | $606 | $606 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,696 | $12,696 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,270 | $2,270 |
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Of the 39 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Animal Science from UMaine in 2021-2022, 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMaine are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maine with a bachelor's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UMaine does not offer an online option for its animal science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMaine Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in animal science from UMaine in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maine with a master's in animal science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the animal science majors at University of Maine.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food Science Technology | 20 |
| Horticulture | 5 |
| Agricultural Production | 1 |
| Plant Sciences | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.