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Zoology at University of New England

Biddeford, ME · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Zoology/Animal Biology
15 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
16
Optimistic
15
Base Case
14
Pessimistic
Earnings $28,509/yr (0% vs median)
AI Risk High (46% exposed)
Job Market Medium (29,200 openings/yr)
ROI 2.9x earnings multiple
Ranked #51 of 55 Zoology/Animal Biology programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $495K $495K $464K
Earnings Multiple 2.9x 2.9x 2.7x
Probability of Field Employment 49% 44% 33%
DegreeOutlook Score 16 15 14

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$170,200
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$148,436
13% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,948
11.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$44,700
57% growth from Year 1

About University of New England

University of New England has a 89% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a smaller institution with 2,189 students in Biddeford, ME.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr
Biological scientists, all other $93,330/yr
Biological science teachers, postsecondary $83,460/yr
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Zoology at Other Schools

San Francisco State University ($41,565) University of California-Santa Barbara ($37,633) University of Connecticut ($35,618) University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus ($35,618) University of Connecticut-Avery Point ($35,618) University of Connecticut-Stamford ($35,618) University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus ($35,618) University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus ($30,931)

Other Majors at University of New England

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($77,895) Dental Support Services and Allied Professions ($59,851) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($55,830) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($44,396) Biology, General ($34,910) Psychology, General ($34,791) Natural Resources Conservation and Research ($34,434) Health and Physical Education/Fitness ($31,749)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Zoology at University of New England?
A score of 15/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Zoology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Zoology careers?
With 46% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $464,285 in decade earnings vs $495,247 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →