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Public Health Schools in Maine

171 Public Health students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Public Health is the 6th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Maine

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 147
Bachelor’s Degree 18
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.8%
  • Black or African American: 14.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.8%
  • White: 62.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 15.8%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Maine

In this state, there are 3,950 people employed in jobs related to a public health degree, compared to 898,630 nationwide.

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Wages for Public Health Jobs in Maine

In this state, public health grads earn an average of $67,390. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,690.

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There are 3 colleges in Maine that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

125 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
7,208 Total Students

55% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%. Graduates earn an average $44,713 after graduation.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,967 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Saint Joseph's Maine. Graduates earn an average $47,687 after graduation.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
8,022 Total Students

35% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,949 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Public Health Careers in ME

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title ME Job Growth ME Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 15% $0
Medical and Health Services Managers 13% $87,010
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 2% $53,240
Epidemiologists 0% $0
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 0% $46,510
Community Health Workers 0% $36,750
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 0% $69,900

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to public health.

Major Annual Graduates in ME
Nursing 1,262
Allied Health Professions 292
Rehabilitation Professions 213
Health Sciences & Services 184
Medicine 174
Mental & Social Health Services 119
Allied Health Services 118
Health/Medical Admin Services 87

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View Nationwide Public Health Report

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