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Biology at University of Maine at Farmington

Farmington, ME · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biology, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $33,300/yr (3% vs median)

AI Risk High (40% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (113,000 openings/yr)

ROI 10.1x earnings multiple (4.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #500 of 822 Biology, General programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Biology graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$439K	$442K	$424K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.0x	10.1x	9.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.8x	4.8x	4.6x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	45%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	36	35	35

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$43,956

Out-of-state: $92,316 (4.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$59,492

-35% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,924

9.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $33,300/yr, Biology graduates from University of Maine at Farmington land near the $32,219 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 10.1x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Biology programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Biology's typical career paths, with 40% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 3% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $26,924 represents roughly 10 months of the $33,300 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #500 of 822 Biology programs, University of Maine at Farmington falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of Maine at Farmington

With 98% of applicants admitted, University of Maine at Farmington prioritizes broad access, with a smaller student body of 1,131 in Farmington, ME.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr

Medical scientists, except epidemiologists $100,590/yr

Biological scientists, all other $93,330/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Biology at University of Maine at Farmington?

A score of 35/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Biology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Biology careers?

With 40% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $424,439 in decade earnings vs $438,679 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →