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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.

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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%
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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.

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Wages for Physical Sciences Jobs in Maine

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

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

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%. 70% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.38 years to graduate.

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

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

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