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Physics Schools in Maine

71 students earned Physics degrees in Maine in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Physics is the 53rd most popular major out of a total 212 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physics Majors in Maine

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 69
Master’s Degree 1
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 57.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.3%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Physics Grads in Maine

In this state, there are 6,200 people employed in jobs related to a physics degree, compared to 1,143,180 nationwide.

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Wages for Physics Jobs in Maine

Physics grads earn an average of $84,400 in the state and $103,830 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Maine that offer physics degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Colby College

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $19,597. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 43% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Colby.

#2

Bates College

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,392. 48% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,663 a year.

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

The average student takes 4.38 years to complete their degree at UMaine. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

#4

Bowdoin College

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

The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Bowdoin. 58% of students get financical aid. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,949 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $12,055. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

Physics Careers in ME

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title ME Job Growth ME Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 4% $107,400
Physics Postsecondary Professors 0% $78,650

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

Major Annual Graduates in ME
Geological & Earth Sciences 61
Chemistry 59

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