by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how UMaine ranks in comparison to other schools with botany programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMaine was ranked #20 on College Factual's Best Schools for botany list. It is also ranked #1 in Maine.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Botany/Plant Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 14 |
| Best Botany/Plant Biology Schools | 20 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maine handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in botany/plant biology. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMaine paid an average of $1,158 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $400 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,000 | $34,740 |
| Fees | $606 | $606 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,696 | $12,696 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,270 | $2,270 |
Learn more about UMaine tuition and fees.
Of the 4 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Botany/Plant Biology from UMaine in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maine with a bachelor's in botany.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UMaine does not offer an online option for its botany bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMaine Online Learning page.
Of the 4 botany students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UMaine, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maine with a master's in botany.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the botany majors at University of Maine.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 67 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 18 |
| Zoology | 18 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 13 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.