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 UMaine ranks among other schools offering degrees in bio engineering.
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The bachelor's program at UMaine was ranked #159 on College Factual's Best Schools for bio engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Maine.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biomedical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 149 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools | 159 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maine handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in biomedical engineering. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in bio engineering from UMaine. This makes it the #113 most popular school for bio engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in bio engineering in 2022, making the school the #97 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Bio Engineering majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMaine go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $59,864 a year. This is less than $64,853, which is the national median of all bio engineering majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMaine paid an average of $1,158 per credit hour in 2022-2023. 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 28 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in bio engineering from UMaine in 2022, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% 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 bio engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UMaine bio engineering bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMaine Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 students earned a master's degree in bio engineering from UMaine. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The majority of the graduates for this major are Asian American. In the graduating class of 2022, 67% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maine with a master's in bio engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the bio engineering majors at University of Maine.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 126 |
| Civil Engineering | 74 |
| Chemical Engineering | 37 |
| Computer Engineering | 21 |
| Electrical Engineering | 21 |
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