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2026 Best Biochemistry Schools in Maine

3 Colleges in the United States
64 Biochemistry Degrees Awarded
$50,282 Avg Early-Career Salary

Biochemistry degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for biochemistry students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Biochemistry in Maine

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the biochemistry degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Biochemistry

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Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Bowdoin College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in biochemistry. Set in the town of Brunswick, Bowdoin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Bowdoin College graduates 95% of students within six years. About 19 biochemistry degrees were awarded at Bowdoin College in the most recent year. Graduates of the biochemistry program make about $58,938 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,658 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in biochemistry from Bowdoin College

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Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Bates College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best biochemistry schools. Bates College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lewiston. Bates College graduates 90% of students within six years. Bates College awarded about 27 biochemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, biochemistry degree recipients from Bates College generally make around $43,933. Typical student debt for the program is $12,226. Get the full biochemistry details for Bates College

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University Of Maine is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in biochemistry, ranking #3. University Of Maine is a large public school located in the suburb of Orono. University Of Maine graduates 55% of students within six years. University Of Maine awarded about 18 biochemistry degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their biochemistry degree from University Of Maine earn around $47,975 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Maine graduates carry a median of $25,984 in student loans. Read more about the biochemistry program at University Of Maine

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 7 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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