Physical Sciences at University of Maine
If you plan to study physical sciences, take a look at what University of Maine has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.UMaine is located in Orono, Maine and has a total student population of 11,741. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 students received their master's degree in physical sciences.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Physical Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
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UMaine Physical Sciences Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Physical Sciences
- Doctorate Degree in Physical Sciences
UMaine Physical Sciences Rankings
There were 10 students who received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences, making the school the #145 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physical Sciences Student Demographics at UMaine
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at University of Maine.
UMaine Physical Sciences Master’s Program
Of the students who received a physical sciences master's degree from UMaine, 63% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level. In the physical sciences master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of degree recipients. That is 8% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Maine with a master's in physical sciences.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Concentrations Within Physical Sciences
If you plan to be a physical sciences major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from University of Maine. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 10 |
| Chemistry | 7 |
| Physics | 2 |
Related Majors
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Computer & Information Sciences
- Biological & Biomedical Sciences
- Agriculture & Agriculture Operations
- Natural Resources & Conservation
Careers That Physical Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in physical sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for ME, the home state for University of Maine.
| Occupation | Jobs in ME | Average Salary in ME |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 5,790 | $54,240 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 760 | $124,230 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists | 440 | $67,390 |
| Professors | 420 | $57,880 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 300 | $135,840 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Jalnet2 under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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