by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UMA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in mental health services.
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The bachelor's program at UMA was ranked #196 on College Factual's Best Schools for mental health services list. It is also ranked #1 in Maine.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mental & Social Health Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 29 |
| Best Mental & Social Health Services Schools | 196 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maine at Augusta handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in mental & social health services. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 63 degrees were handed out.
Mental Health Services majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,109 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $39,676 for all mental health services students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMA paid an average of $683 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $252 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,560 | $20,490 |
| Fees | $1,058 | $1,058 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,700 | $8,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,600 | $3,600 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 50 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in mental health services from UMA. About 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maine at Augusta with a bachelor's in mental health services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the UMA mental health services bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMA Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students earned a associate's degree in mental health services from UMA. About 86% of these graduates were women and the other 14% were men.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at UMA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maine at Augusta with a associate's in mental health services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mental health services majors at University of Maine at Augusta.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 60 |
| Dental Support Services | 33 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 5 |
