by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UMaine ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at UMaine was ranked #832 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #5 in Maine.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Maine handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMaine go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,610 a year. This is higher than $27,253, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMaine, biology students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,375 for all biology majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Maine.
Of the 61 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from UMaine in 2020-2021, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maine with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 35 |
| Zoology | 32 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 13 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 8 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 4 |
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