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 #71 on College Factual's Best Schools for zoology list. It is also ranked #3 in Maine.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Maine handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in zoology. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, 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 $26,416. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $24,443 for all zoology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMaine, zoology students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,850 for all zoology majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the zoology majors at University of Maine.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 zoology majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMaine. Of these graduates, 15% were men and 85% 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, 74% 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in zoology from UMaine. About 75% were men and 25% 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 zoology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 65 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 35 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 13 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 8 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 4 |
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