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Chemistry Schools in Maine

59 Chemistry students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Chemistry is the 62nd most popular major in the state out of a total 212 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Maine

Chemistry majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 52
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6
Master’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of chemistry majors in Maine is as follows:

  • Asian: 13.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.4%
  • White: 52.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.3%
  • Other Races: 11.9%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Maine

7,020 people in the state and 1,333,980 in the nation are employed in jobs related to chemistry.

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Wages for Chemistry Jobs in Maine

In this state, chemistry grads earn an average of $66,830. Nationwide, they make an average of $83,850.

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There are 7 colleges in Maine that offer chemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Colby College

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

95% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,597.

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

70% of the teachers are full time. 99% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

#3

Bates College

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

48% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $26,392. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

Bowdoin College

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,153 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.20%. A typical student attending University of Southern Maine will pay a net price of $12,055. The full-time teacher rate is 35%.

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

100% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 55%. The student loan default rate of 1.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

99% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,595. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Chemistry Careers in ME

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title ME Job Growth ME Median Salary
Chemists 7% $59,110
Natural Sciences Managers 4% $107,400
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 2% $53,240
Chemistry Professors 0% $71,420
Forensic Science Technicians 0% $47,680
Physics Postsecondary Professors 0% $78,650
Environmental Science Professors 0% $61,960

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

Major Annual Graduates in ME
Physics 71
Geological & Earth Sciences 61

View all majors related to Chemistry

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