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Health Professions Schools in Maine

In <nil>, 3,411 students earned their Health Professions degrees in ME.

A Health Professions major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Maine

Health Professions majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,208
Associate Degree 698
Master’s Degree 553
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 409
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 409
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 409
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 334
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 144
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 144
Post-Master’s Certificate 65
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 65

Gender Distribution

In Maine, a health professions major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of health professions majors in Maine is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.4%
  • White: 82.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Maine

103,600 people in the state and 22,470,500 in the nation are employed in jobs related to health professions.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Maine

A typical salary for a health professions grad in the state is $58,310, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Maine that offer health professions degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

University of New England

Biddeford
833 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,642 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The student loan default rate is 0.60% which is lower than average.

#2

University of Southern Maine

Portland
389 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
7,996 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

#3

Husson University

Bangor
286 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,311 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,926 after earning their degree at this institution.

#4

Southern Maine Community College

South Portland
211 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,435 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. A typical student attending SMCC will pay a net price of $9,921. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

#5

Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Standish
193 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
1,235 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,603 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $29,195.

#6

University of Maine at Fort Kent

Fort Kent
180 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
1,517 Total Students

36% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,214.

#7

University of Maine

Orono
153 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
12,657 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 70%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,067.

#8

Kennebec Valley Community College

Fairfield
126 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,108 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 98% of the teachers are full time.

#9

University of Maine at Augusta

Augusta
120 Degrees in Major Awarded
13% Graduation Rate
4,422 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,889. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Graduates earn an average $33,268 after graduation.

#10

Beal College

Bangor
109 Degrees in Major Awarded
519 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $18,723. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%.

Health Professions Careers in ME

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title ME Job Growth ME Median Salary
Physician Assistants 29% $112,050
Nurse Practitioners 26% $102,280
Respiratory Therapists 25% $58,630
Software Applications Developers 22% $87,150
Therapists 20% $0
Audiologists 20% $0
Physical Therapist Assistants 19% $53,970
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 19% $77,070
Phlebotomists 16% $30,670
Medical Assistants 16% $34,940
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 15% $63,490
Health Specialties Professors 15% $0
Physical Therapists 15% $75,940
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 14% $73,400
Occupational Therapy Assistants 13% $49,030
Medical and Health Services Managers 13% $87,010
Nursing Instructors and Professors 13% $54,160
Home Health Aides 12% $26,430
Massage Therapists 11% $39,440
Medical Secretaries 11% $34,350
Registered Nurses 11% $65,630
Physical Therapist Aides 11% $30,020
Surgical Technologists 11% $45,590
Occupational Therapists 11% $68,920
Health Technologists and Technicians 11% $46,000
Substance Abuse Counselors 10% $0
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 10% $0
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 9% $72,900
Mental Health Counselors 9% $0
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 9% $75,540
Dietetic Technicians 8% $30,110
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 8% $37,060
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 8% $33,720
Dentists 8% $188,460
Personal Care Aides 8% $24,650
Medical Equipment Preparers 8% $32,990
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 7% $20,820
Nurse Anesthetists 7% $161,800
Dental Hygienists 7% $64,050
Healthcare Social Workers 7% $51,900
Healthcare Support Workers 7% $33,150
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 7% $0
Dental Assistants 7% $41,110
Nursing Assistants 7% $28,350
Athletic Trainers 6% $42,580
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 5% $72,200
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 5% $36,390
Computer User Support Specialists 5% $49,780
Rehabilitation Counselors 5% $46,940
Substance Abuse Social Workers 5% $51,250
Medical Scientists 5% $94,100
Veterinarians 5% $87,880
Pharmacy Technicians 4% $30,220
Natural Sciences Managers 4% $107,400
Speech-Language Pathologists 4% $63,230
Computer Workers 4% $77,640
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 4% $35,090
Physicians and Surgeons 4% $208,000
Dietitians and Nutritionists 4% $57,090
Psychiatric Aides 3% $29,330
Family and General Practitioners 3% $188,270
Administrative Services Managers 2% $75,580
Marketing Managers 2% $91,460
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 2% $53,240
Engineers 2% $88,640
Managers 1% $92,110
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 1% $45,750
Occupational Therapy Aides 0% $0
Sales Managers 0% $110,140
Dental Laboratory Technicians 0% $39,820
Nurse Midwives 0% $0
Community Health Workers 0% $36,750
Recreational Therapists 0% $48,060
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 0% $46,510
Optometrists 0% $117,190
Dentists 0% $0
Medical Appliance Technicians 0% $44,930
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 0% $29,410
Orthodontists 0% $0
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 0% $49,350
Podiatrists 0% $0
Epidemiologists 0% $0
Chiropractors 0% $84,170
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 0% $69,900
Radiation Therapists 0% $81,440
Dispensing Opticians 0% $38,060
Fine Artists 0% $0
Social Work Professors 0% $56,850
Psychology Professors 0% $64,080
Psychiatric Technicians -3% $26,630
Medical Transcriptionists -3% $35,550
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors -3% $50,300
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators -9% $58,100
Computer Programmers -13% $82,230
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -67% $0

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