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Animal Science at University of Maine

If you plan to study Animal Science, you may want to check out the program at University of Maine. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Maine is in Orono, ME.

During the most recent reporting year, 42 animal science degrees were awarded at University of Maine.

Studying Online at University of Maine

Distance learning is available at University of Maine. Among 12,029 students, 2,466 (21%) studied exclusively online and 4,263 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Animal Science Rankings at University of Maine

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Maine’s Animal Science program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Maine	#1 of 2
Best Value	Maine	#1 of 2
Best Value	New England (Region)	#1 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#5 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#61 of 90
Best Value	Nationwide	#62 of 90

Earnings for Animal Science Graduates from University of Maine

Those who finish University of Maine’s Animal Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$27,750
2 years	$28,236
5 years	$49,452

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Animal Science graduates from University of Maine stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Animal Science graduates at University of Maine, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Animal Science graduates at University of Maine are 88% women (37) and 12% men (5).

Animal Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Maine

Among the 39 bachelor’s animal science graduates at University of Maine, 90% were women (35) and 10% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Animal Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Maine.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	35
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2

Minority students account for 10% of Animal Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Maine, lower than the national average of 31%.*

Animal Science Master’s Program at University of Maine

Of the 3 master’s animal science graduates at University of Maine, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Animal Science master’s degree recipients at University of Maine.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	2

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Animal Science Concentrations at University of Maine

The Animal Science program at University of Maine includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Animal Sciences	42

Highest-Paying Careers for Animal Science Graduates

Graduates of the Animal Science program at University of Maine go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Animal Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Animal Scientists	$93,823
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	$84,680
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$66,903
Precision Agriculture Technicians	$56,932
Farm and Home Management Educators	$55,950
Agricultural Technicians	$44,022
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$36,803

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.