Best Zoology/Animal Biology Degrees in Maine by ROI
Colleges in Maine ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Maine
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$431,400
Across Maine programs
Average Annual Cost
$40,810
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Unity Environmental University
Grad rate: 54.6% |
-$357,727 | $30,136 | $20,915 | $27,250 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of New England
Grad rate: 60.1% |
-$505,074 | $30,710 | $60,706 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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