by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UNE ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at UNE was ranked #236 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #3 in Maine.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of New England handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 75 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in biology from UNE. This makes it the #342 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNE is $29,691. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,253 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNE, biology students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,375 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at UNE is $661 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of New England.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 62 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from UNE. About 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNE are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New England with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from UNE in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNE are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New England with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Zoology | 24 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 19 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 7 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 4 |
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