by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how University of Maine stacks up against peers offering marine science.
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University of Maine holds a strong position among schools offering marine science. More specifically it was ranked #6 out of 7 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Maine.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Maine awarded 67 bachelor’s degrees in marine science.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Maine, marine science students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $25,984, the typical median for all majors at University of Maine.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,640 | $35,790 |
| Fees | $966 | $966 |
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Among recent graduates, 39% of marine science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of marine science bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Maine were White. Roughly 76% of graduates fell into 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 marine science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a master’s degree in marine science from University of Maine were women.
The largest share of marine science master’s degree graduates at University of Maine are White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maine with a master’s in marine science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 67% of marine science doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of marine science doctoral degree graduates at University of Maine were White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maine with a doctoral in marine science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the marine science majors at University of Maine.
The marine science program at University of Maine includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marine Sciences | 71 |
University of Maine conferred 71 degrees in marine sciences recently — 61% to women and 39% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (76%).