Maine · Biochemistry

Best Biochemistry institutions in Maine, ranked by earnings

The Biochemistry program, officially titled Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, focuses on the chemical processes that occur within living organisms. This interdisciplinary field combines principles from both chemistry and…

Institutions
7
offering CIP 26.02
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
77
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$18,839
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
68%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Biochemists and Biophysicists
$93,060
BLS OEWS 2024

7 institutions offering Biochemistry in Maine

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Bates College
Lewiston Private not-for-profit
2790%$18,203
2University of Maine
Orono Public
2055%
3Bowdoin College
Brunswick Private not-for-profit
1995%$15,454
4Husson University
Bangor Private not-for-profit
659%$18,839
5University of New England
Biddeford Private not-for-profit
268%$34,673
6Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Standish Private not-for-profit
266%$31,045
7University of Southern Maine
Portland Public
140%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Biochemists and Biophysicists (SOC 19-1021).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+5.8%
Faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~2,900
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$103,650
typically Doctoral or professional degree

Top skills

ScienceReading ComprehensionWritingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningActive Learning

What Biochemists and Biophysicists earn in Maine

Jobs in Maine
350
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$93,060
median $96,110
Best-paying metro
$93,130
Portland-South Portland, ME

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Biochemistry programs in Maine.

How much do Biochemists and Biophysicists earn in Maine?+

The average annual wage for Biochemists and Biophysicists in Maine is $93,060 (median $96,110), across about 350 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Biochemistry program?+

The Biochemistry program, officially titled Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, focuses on the chemical processes that occur within living organisms. This interdisciplinary field combines principles from both chemistry and…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop science, reading comprehension, writing, critical thinking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Biochemists and Biophysicists?+

The national job outlook is about +5.8% growth with around 2,900 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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