by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UNE stacks up against peers offering general biology.
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UNE ranks competitively among schools offering general biology. More specifically it was ranked #467 out of 1,060 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Maine.
During the most recent reporting year, University of New England handed out 73 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UNE report a median salary of $47,930 a year. This is lower than $85,050, the median for all majors at UNE.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UNE, general biology students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,838, the typical median for all majors at UNE.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,420 | $42,650 |
| Fees | $1,560 | $1,560 |
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Among recent graduates, 30% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at UNE are White. Roughly 79% of graduates 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at University of New England.
The general biology program at UNE includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 60 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 13 |
UNE conferred 60 degrees in biomedical sciences, general recently — 72% to women and 28% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (80%).
UNE awarded 13 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 62% to women and 38% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (77%).