Biological & Biomedical Sciences at University of Southern Maine
What traits are you looking for in a school for Biological & Biomedical Sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of Southern Maine. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Southern Maine is in Portland, ME.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Southern Maine
Many students take online classes at University of Southern Maine. Among 7,604 students, 1,870 (25%) studied exclusively online and 2,803 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings at University of Southern Maine
Rankings can help you compare University of Southern Maine’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Maine | #2 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maine | #4 of 9 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #12 of 97 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #62 of 98 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #260 of 1,303 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #589 of 1,326 |
Earnings for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates from University of Southern Maine
Those who finish University of Southern Maine’s Biological & Biomedical Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,845 |
| 2 years | $34,526 |
| 3 years | $41,609 |
| 4 years | $55,424 |
| 5 years | $63,868 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from University of Southern Maine earn a median of $55,424, compared with $59,174 for all University of Southern Maine graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates from University of Southern Maine comes in at $25,125.
Top-Paying Careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Biological & Biomedical Sciences program at University of Southern Maine work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Exercise Physiologists | $144,072 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Histotechnologists | $125,527 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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