Health Professions at University of Southern Maine
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, consider the program at University of Southern Maine. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Southern Maine sits in Portland, ME.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Southern Maine
Distance learning is available at University of Southern Maine. Among 7,604 students, 1,870 (25%) studied exclusively online and 2,803 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at University of Southern Maine
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Southern Maine’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maine | #8 of 19 |
| Best Value | Maine | #11 of 19 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #32 of 154 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #102 of 160 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #976 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1344 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from University of Southern Maine
Graduates of University of Southern Maine’s Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $62,018 |
| 2 years | $63,750 |
| 3 years | $66,570 |
| 4 years | $76,858 |
| 5 years | $72,037 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from University of Southern Maine take home a median $76,858, compared with $59,174 for all University of Southern Maine graduates — about 30% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from University of Southern Maine comes in at $25,948.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at University of Southern Maine pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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