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Biological Sciences in Maine

Biological Sciences Schools in Maine

In 2022-2023, 294 students earned their Biological Sciences degrees in ME.

A Biological Sciences major is the 7th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biological Sciences Majors in Maine

Biological Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 285
Master’s Degree 6
Associate Degree 3

Gender Distribution

In Maine, a biological sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biological sciences majors in Maine is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.7%
  • Black or African American: 3.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.8%
  • White: 74.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.1%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Biological Sciences Grads in Maine

In this state, there are 6,330 people employed in jobs related to a biological sciences degree, compared to 1,213,090 nationwide.

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Wages for Biological Sciences Jobs in Maine

In this state, biological sciences grads earn an average of $74,460. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,150.

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There are 11 colleges in Maine that offer biological sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.38 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time.

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38 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
8,022 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,137. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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Colby College

Waterville
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
2,155 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 46% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

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Bowdoin College

Brunswick
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
1,777 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $18,533. 88% of the teachers are full time.

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Bates College

Lewiston
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
1,876 Total Students

The average student takes 4.04 years to complete their degree at Bates. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,341. 37% of students get financical aid.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
15% Graduation Rate
4,202 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,142. 41% of the teachers are full time.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,862 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at UMaine Farmington. This public school has an average net price of $13,698.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
7,208 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $37,516. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.09 years to graduate.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
1,967 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 98%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,319.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
1,467 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,948. 45% of the teachers are full time.

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Husson University

Bangor
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
3,473 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,517. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Biological Sciences Careers in ME

Some of the careers biological sciences majors go into include:

Job Title ME Job Growth ME Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 5% $68,460

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biological sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in ME
General Biomedical Sciences 54

View all majors related to Biological Sciences

View Nationwide Biological Sciences Report

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