by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how UMaine ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biochemistry.
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The bachelor's program at UMaine was ranked #280 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #3 in Maine.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 264 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 280 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maine handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is a decrease of 55% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in biochemistry from UMaine. This makes it the #50 most popular school for biochemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMaine was $1,158 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $400 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,000 | $34,740 |
| Fees | $606 | $606 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,696 | $12,696 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,270 | $2,270 |
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Of the 14 biochemistry students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UMaine, about 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 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 biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UMaine does not offer an online option for its biochemistry bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMaine Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 2 biochemistry majors earned their master's degree from UMaine. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maine with a master's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at University of Maine.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 67 |
| Zoology | 18 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 13 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 8 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 8 |
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