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Chemistry in Maine

Chemistry Schools in Maine

In 2022-2023, 56 students earned their Chemistry degrees in ME.

In terms of popularity, Chemistry is the 62nd most popular major in the state out of a total 212 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in Maine

Chemistry majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 50
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Master’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Maine, a chemistry major is equally popular with women and men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of chemistry majors in Maine is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.4%
  • Black or African American: 1.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
  • White: 64.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.5%
  • Other Races: 10.7%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in Maine

7,020 people in the state and 1,333,980 in the nation are employed in jobs related to chemistry.

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Wages for Chemistry Jobs in Maine

In this state, chemistry grads earn an average of $66,830. Nationwide, they make an average of $83,850.

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There are 7 colleges in Maine that offer chemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Colby College

Waterville
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
2,155 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 94%. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $16,507.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.38 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. 70% of the teachers are full time.

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#3

Bates College

Lewiston
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
1,876 Total Students

93% of the teachers are full time. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,341.

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#4

Bowdoin College

Brunswick
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
1,777 Total Students

An average student at Bowdoin will pay a net price of $18,533. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 55% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 88%.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
8,022 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $12,137.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
7,208 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $37,516. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
1,967 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $29,319.

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Chemistry Careers in ME

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title ME Job Growth ME Median Salary
Chemists 7% $59,110
Chemistry Professors 0% $71,420
Forensic Science Technicians 0% $47,680

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to chemistry.

Major Annual Graduates in ME
Physics 71
Geological & Earth Sciences 61

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