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Health Professions Schools in Maine

3,505 students earned Health Professions degrees in Maine in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Health Professions is the 1st most popular major in the 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 1,251
Associate Degree 771
Master’s Degree 459
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 413
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 413
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 413
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 305
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 305
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 265
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 265
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 265
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 41
Post-Master’s Certificate 41
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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: 3.2%
  • Black or African American: 3.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.8%
  • White: 83.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Maine

In this state, there are 103,600 people employed in jobs related to a health professions degree, compared to 22,470,500 nationwide.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Maine

Health Professions grads earn an average of $58,310 in the state and $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
64% Graduation Rate
7,208 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.09 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. An average student at UNE will pay a net price of $35,871.

#2

University of Southern Maine

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. The student loan default rate of 4.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

Husson University

Bangor
286 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
3,473 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.90%. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

#4

Southern Maine Community College

South Portland
211 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,789 Total Students

83% of students get financical aid. In their early career, SMCC grads earn an average salary of $32,354. A typical student attending SMCC will pay a net price of $10,703.

#5

Saint Joseph's College of Maine

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Saint Joseph's Maine. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,595.

#6

University of Maine at Fort Kent

Fort Kent
180 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
1,624 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.00% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,661. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

University of Maine

Orono
153 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,035 a year.

#8

Kennebec Valley Community College

Fairfield
126 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,297 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 40% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $34,439 after graduation.

#9

University of Maine at Augusta

Augusta
120 Degrees in Major Awarded
15% Graduation Rate
4,202 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. A typical student attending UMA will pay a net price of $10,811.

#10

Beal College

Bangor
109 Degrees in Major Awarded
493 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,499 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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
Audiologists 20% $0
Therapists 20% $0
Physical Therapist Assistants 19% $53,970
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 19% $77,070
Medical Assistants 16% $34,940
Phlebotomists 16% $30,670
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
Physical Therapist Aides 11% $30,020
Registered Nurses 11% $65,630
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
Computer User Support Specialists 5% $49,780
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 5% $72,200
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 5% $36,390
Rehabilitation Counselors 5% $46,940
Medical Scientists 5% $94,100
Substance Abuse Social Workers 5% $51,250
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
Recreational Therapists 0% $48,060
Dentists 0% $0
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 0% $46,510
Fine Artists 0% $0
Psychology Professors 0% $64,080
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 0% $41,070
Community Health Workers 0% $36,750
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 0% $29,410
Occupational Therapy Aides 0% $0
Nurse Midwives 0% $0
Dental Laboratory Technicians 0% $39,820
Orthodontists 0% $0
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 0% $49,350
Social Work Professors 0% $56,850
Podiatrists 0% $0
Radiation Therapists 0% $81,440
Sales Managers 0% $110,140
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 0% $69,900
Medical Appliance Technicians 0% $44,930
Dispensing Opticians 0% $38,060
Optometrists 0% $117,190
Epidemiologists 0% $0
Chiropractors 0% $84,170
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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