Physical Sciences Schools in Maine

In 2020-2021, 19 students earned their Physical Sciences degrees in ME.

In terms of popularity, Physical Sciences is the 19th most popular major in the state out of a total 28 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in Maine

Physical Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	10
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	10
Master’s Degree	8
Post-Master’s Certificate	1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate	1

Gender Distribution

In Maine, a physical sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physical sciences majors in Maine is as follows:

• Asian: 15.8%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
• White: 42.1%
• Non-Resident Alien: 31.6%
• Other Races: 10.5%

Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Maine

In this state, there are 8,760 people employed in jobs related to a physical sciences degree, compared to 1,844,320 nationwide.

Wages for Physical Sciences Jobs in Maine

Physical Sciences grads earn an average of $74,380 in the state and $101,890 nationwide.

Most Popular Physical Sciences Programs in ME

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Physical Sciences Careers in ME

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title	ME Job Growth	ME Median Salary
Atmospheric and Space Scientists	17%	$0
Chemists	7%	$59,110
Engineering Professors	6%	$85,060
Natural Sciences Managers	4%	$107,400
Environmental Scientists and Specialists	2%	$53,240
Physics Postsecondary Professors	0%	$78,650
Materials Scientists	0%	$68,060
Forensic Science Technicians	0%	$47,680
Chemistry Professors	0%	$71,420
Professors	0%	$56,490
Architectural and Engineering Managers	0%	$121,430
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors	0%	$75,480
Geoscientists	0%	$62,510
Hydrologists	0%	$75,180
Physical Scientists	0%	$0
Environmental Science Professors	0%	$61,960

Related Majors in Maine

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

Major	Annual Graduates in ME
Natural Resources & Conservation	65
Engineering	43
Biological & Biomedical Sciences	26
Agriculture	25
Computer & Information Sciences	20
Architecture/Urban Planning	9
Mathematics & Statistics	5

View all majors related to Physical Sciences

View Nationwide Physical Sciences Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By NASA under License

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