Maine · Biology

Best Biology institutions in Maine, ranked by earnings

The Biology program, also known as Biology, General, is designed for students interested in the scientific study of life and living organisms. This broad natural science encompasses various fields, focusing on the structure, function,…

Institutions
13
offering CIP 26.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
339
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$34,029
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
6
College Scorecard
Median net price
$18,839
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
58%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Biological Technicians
$53,790
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 6 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Southern Maine
Portland Public · Bachelor's degree
$43,7223140%$25,125
2Colby College
Waterville Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$43,5972689%$15,696
3University of New England
Biddeford Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$34,9107368%$34,673$27,000
4University of Maine
Orono Public · Bachelor's degree
$34,0297355%$26,000
5University of Maine at Farmington
Farmington Public · Bachelor's degree
$33,3001452%$27,000
6Bates College
Lewiston Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$30,6133790%$18,203$12,850

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Biological Technicians (SOC 19-4021).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+3.5%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~9,100
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$52,000
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingScienceActive ListeningActive LearningWriting

What Biological Technicians earn in Maine

Jobs in Maine
530
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$53,790
median $49,280
Best-paying metro
$55,190
Portland-South Portland, ME

Related careers

Biological Technicians
$53,790 avg · 530 jobs
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
$95,740 avg · 320 jobs
Biological Scientists, All Other
$97,920 avg · 260 jobs
Agricultural Technicians
$46,230 avg · 130 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Biology programs in Maine.

Which Biology program in Maine has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), University of Southern Maine tops the list at $43,722. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Biological Technicians earn in Maine?+

The average annual wage for Biological Technicians in Maine is $53,790 (median $49,280), across about 530 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Biology program?+

The Biology program, also known as Biology, General, is designed for students interested in the scientific study of life and living organisms. This broad natural science encompasses various fields, focusing on the structure, function,…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, science, active listening, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Biological Technicians?+

The national job outlook is about +3.5% growth with around 9,100 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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