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The physical sciences major at UMaine is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physical Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maine handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from UMaine. This makes it the #221 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #145 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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 |
Learn more about UMaine tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from UMaine. About 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMaine are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UMaine does not offer an online option for its physical sciences 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.
Of the 8 students who earned a master's degree in Physical Sciences from UMaine in 2021-2022, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Maine.
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 22 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 19 |
| Physics | 13 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 334 |
| Engineering Technologies | 151 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 135 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 133 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 67 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.