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 #584 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #4 in Maine.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 575 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 584 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern Maine handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 31% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at University of Southern Maine is $43,722. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at University of Southern Maine was $875 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $297 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,316 | $24,500 |
| Fees | $2,604 | $2,604 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,242 | $3,242 |
Learn more about University of Southern Maine tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 47 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from University of Southern Maine. About 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 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 | 4 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the University of Southern Maine biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the University of Southern Maine Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from University of Southern Maine in 2022 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 | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of Southern Maine.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 7 |
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