Maine · Zoology/Animal Biology

Best Zoology/Animal Biology institutions in Maine, ranked by earnings

The Zoology/Animal Biology program focuses on the scientific study of animals, encompassing their structure, classification, behavior, and interactions within ecosystems. This program is ideal for students passionate about understanding…

Institutions
2
offering CIP 26.07
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
50
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$28,509
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
2
College Scorecard
Median net price
$34,673
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
62%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
$72,160
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 2 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Maine
Orono Public · Bachelor's degree
$35,1302855%$27,000
2University of New England
Biddeford Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$28,5092268%$34,673$27,000

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists (SOC 19-1023).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+1.6%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~1,400
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$72,860
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingScienceWriting

What Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists earn in Maine

Jobs in Maine
280
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$72,160
median $66,910
Best-paying metro
$76,910
Portland-South Portland, ME

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Zoology/Animal Biology programs in Maine.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), University of Maine tops the list at $35,130. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists earn in Maine?+

The average annual wage for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists in Maine is $72,160 (median $66,910), across about 280 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Zoology/Animal Biology program?+

The Zoology/Animal Biology program focuses on the scientific study of animals, encompassing their structure, classification, behavior, and interactions within ecosystems. This program is ideal for students passionate about understanding…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

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

What is the job outlook for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists?+

The national job outlook is about +1.6% growth with around 1,400 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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