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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Maine

707 Biological & Biomedical Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Biological & Biomedical Sciences major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors in Maine

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 662
Associate Degree 19
Master’s Degree 19
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 72.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.1%
  • Other Races: 9.1%
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Jobs for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Grads in Maine

In this state, there are 10,730 people employed in jobs related to a biological and biomedical sciences degree, compared to 2,967,610 nationwide.

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Wages for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Jobs in Maine

In this state, biological and biomedical sciences grads earn an average of $74,460. Nationwide, they make an average of $92,600.

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There are 10 colleges in Maine that offer biological and biomedical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

161 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,035 after earning their degree at this institution. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.38 years to complete their degree at UMaine.

118 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
7,208 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years. Graduates earn an average $44,713 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%.

#3

Bowdoin College

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

The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Bowdoin. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at Bowdoin will pay a net price of $22,840.

#4

Bates College

Lewiston
81 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
1,876 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.04 years to graduate. An average student at Bates will pay a net price of $26,392. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 48% of students receive it.

#5

Colby College

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

The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Colby. Graduates earn an average $47,810 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
8,022 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,949 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,055.

#7

Unity College

Unity
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
1,429 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,631 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at Unity.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. Graduates earn an average $31,183 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,811.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,967 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $27,595. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
1,862 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,967. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Careers in ME

Some of the careers biological and biomedical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title ME Job Growth ME Median Salary
Statisticians 30% $73,410
Software Applications Developers 22% $87,150
Health Specialties Professors 15% $0
Biochemists and Biophysicists 12% $71,510
Microbiologists 11% $54,070
Biological Science Professors 5% $68,460
Medical Scientists 5% $94,100
Natural Sciences Managers 4% $107,400
Computer Workers 4% $77,640
Epidemiologists 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in ME
Natural Resources & Conservation 409
Engineering 404
Computer & Information Sciences 325
Engineering Technologies 236
Physical Sciences 191
Mathematics & Statistics 165
Agriculture 133
Communications Technology/Support 61

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