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2023 Best General Biology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Maine

5 Colleges
$27,375 Avg Salary
$24,167 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best General Biology Bachelor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, general biology students earned 352 degrees and certificates from a Maine school, making the subject the 5th in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Best General Biology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Maine ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Maine to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maine

Check out the biology bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Maine Schools for a Bachelor's in General Biology

#1

Bowdoin College

Brunswick, ME

Our analysis found Bowdoin College to be the best school for general biology students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Maine. Bowdoin is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Brunswick.

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#2

Bates College

Lewiston, ME

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Bates College is a great place for general biology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Lewiston, Bates is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#3

University of New England

Biddeford, ME

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of New England. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maine list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Biddeford, UNE is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, biology graduates from UNE carry an average student debtload of $24,810. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $532.

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#4

University of Maine

Orono, ME

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Maine. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maine list. Located in the suburb of Orono, UMaine is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, biology majors at UMaine accumulate an average of around $24,175 in student debt.

Read full report on General Biology at University of Maine

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Southern Maine is a great place for general biology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Portland, University of Southern Maine is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, biology graduates from University of Southern Maine take out $26,255 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Best General Biology Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best General Biology Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts 3,280
Connecticut 987
New Hampshire 451
Rhode Island 534
Vermont 238

General Biology is one of 14 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Biology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 14,535
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 11,615
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 8,813
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 7,247
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 6,206

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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