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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UMaine ranks among other schools offering degrees in marine science.
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The bachelor's program at UMaine was ranked #10 on College Factual's Best Schools for marine science list. It is also ranked #1 in Maine.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Marine Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Marine Science Schools | 10 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maine handed out 71 bachelor's degrees in marine science. This is an increase of 37% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in marine science from UMaine. This makes it the #4 most popular school for marine science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in marine science in 2022, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of marine science students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMaine is $29,243. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,337 for all marine science bachelor's degree recipients.
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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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 |
Learn more about UMaine tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 71 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in marine science from UMaine. About 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% 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 marine science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
UMaine does not offer an online option for its marine science 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.
The marine science program at UMaine awarded 11 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 36% of these degrees went to men with the other 64% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% 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 master's in marine science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the marine science majors at University of Maine.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nutrition Science | 24 |
| International Studies | 18 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 17 |
| Gerontology | 3 |
| Maritime Studies | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.