by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UMaine ranks among other schools offering degrees in zoology.
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The bachelor's program at UMaine was ranked #54 on College Factual's Best Schools for zoology list. It is also ranked #2 in Maine.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Zoology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 48 |
| Best Zoology Schools | 54 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maine handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in zoology. This is a decrease of 41% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in zoology from UMaine. This makes it the #23 most popular school for zoology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in zoology in 2022, making the school the #29 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of zoology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMaine is $35,130. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $28,461 for all zoology bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMaine paid an average of $1,158 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $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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For the most recent academic year available, 31% of zoology bachelor's degrees went to men and 69% went to 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, 81% 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 zoology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UMaine does not offer an online option for its zoology 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 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in zoology from UMaine in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maine with a master's in zoology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the zoology majors at University of Maine.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 67 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 18 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 13 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 8 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.