by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how University of Southern Maine ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at University of Southern Maine was ranked #483 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #4 in Maine.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Southern Maine handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in biology from University of Southern Maine. This makes it the #342 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from University of Southern Maine go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,845 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,253 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University of Southern Maine, biology students borrow a median amount of $25,125 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,375.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Southern Maine.
Of the 36 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from University of Southern Maine in 2020-2021, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Maine with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from University of Southern Maine in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at University of Southern Maine are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Maine with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 5 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 1 |
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