Bachelor's-7% vs national median135 grads tracked
Animal Sciences at University of Maine
Ranked 35th of 50 bachelor's programs in Animal Sciences by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$32,243
middle 50%: $24,028 – $39,213
Median · 5 years out
$52,379
middle 50%: $36,399 – $81,860
Median · 10 years out
$61,737
middle 50%: $45,751 – $96,791
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Animal Sciences (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Animal Sciences majors at the University of Maine earn $32k in their first year. Median earnings reach $62k by year 10.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
Will the degree pay for itself?
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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
8.3 yrs
≈ $10,048 total interest
Same major at other universities
University of Wisconsin - Platteville
$53,658 · 5 yrs out
North Carolina State University
$53,193 · 5 yrs out
University of Arizona (The)
$52,703 · 5 yrs out
University of Minnesota - Crookston
$52,636 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
$52,542 · 5 yrs out
Texas State University
$52,479 · 5 yrs out
Northwest Missouri State University
$52,311 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University - Commerce
$52,031 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - River Falls
$52,024 · 5 yrs out
Berry College
$51,591 · 5 yrs out
Tarleton State University
$51,013 · 5 yrs out
University of Hawaii at Manoa
$50,096 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at University of Maine
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$106,801 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$103,751 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$97,497 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$97,191 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$95,682 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$92,861 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$92,861 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$88,474 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$88,368 · 5 yrs out
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician (Bachelor's)
$88,019 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$86,391 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$85,162 · 5 yrs out
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