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Health Professions Schools in Maine

913 students earned Health Professions degrees in Maine in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Health Professions is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 28 majors commonly available.

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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
Master’s Degree 459
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 413
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 413
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 413
Post-Master’s Certificate 41
Postbaccalaureate 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: 7.7%
  • Black or African American: 5.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.3%
  • White: 74.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 9.0%
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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 5 colleges in Maine that offer health professions degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

University of New England

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

The student loan default rate of 1.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private institution charges an average net price of $35,871. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,713 after earning their degree at this institution.

#2

Husson University

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

99% of students get financical aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,122. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

#3

University of Southern Maine

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.20%. Graduates earn an average $37,949 after graduation. 35% of the teachers are full time.

#4

Saint Joseph's College of Maine

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

The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Saint Joseph's Maine. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#5

University of Maine

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,033. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%. 99% of students get financical aid.

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
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 19% $77,070
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 15% $63,490
Health Specialties Professors 15% $0
Physical Therapists 15% $75,940
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 14% $73,400
Medical and Health Services Managers 13% $87,010
Nursing Instructors and Professors 13% $54,160
Registered Nurses 11% $65,630
Occupational Therapists 11% $68,920
Surgical Technologists 11% $45,590
Health Technologists and Technicians 11% $46,000
Substance Abuse Counselors 10% $0
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 10% $0
Mental Health Counselors 9% $0
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 9% $72,900
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
Nurse Anesthetists 7% $161,800
Dental Hygienists 7% $64,050
Healthcare Social Workers 7% $51,900
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 7% $0
Athletic Trainers 6% $42,580
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 5% $36,390
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 5% $72,200
Computer User Support Specialists 5% $49,780
Substance Abuse Social Workers 5% $51,250
Medical Scientists 5% $94,100
Rehabilitation Counselors 5% $46,940
Veterinarians 5% $87,880
Pharmacy Technicians 4% $30,220
Natural Sciences Managers 4% $107,400
Computer Workers 4% $77,640
Speech-Language Pathologists 4% $63,230
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 4% $35,090
Physicians and Surgeons 4% $208,000
Dietitians and Nutritionists 4% $57,090
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
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 0% $49,350
Dispensing Opticians 0% $38,060
Dentists 0% $0
Psychology Professors 0% $64,080
Fine Artists 0% $0
Radiation Therapists 0% $81,440
Optometrists 0% $117,190
Sales Managers 0% $110,140
Nurse Midwives 0% $0
Podiatrists 0% $0
Community Health Workers 0% $36,750
Chiropractors 0% $84,170
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 0% $46,510
Social Work Professors 0% $56,850
Epidemiologists 0% $0
Orthodontists 0% $0
Recreational Therapists 0% $48,060
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 0% $69,900
Psychiatric Technicians -3% $26,630
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators -9% $58,100
Computer Programmers -13% $82,230
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -67% $0

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