by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UMaine ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at UMaine was ranked #972 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #5 in Maine.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 920 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 972 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maine handed out 90 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 83 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in psychology from UMaine. This makes it the #275 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2022, making the school the #86 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMaine is $34,123. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMaine, psychology students borrow a median amount of $25,600 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,532 for all psychology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at UMaine is $209 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMaine paid an average of $1,158 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $400 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,000 | $34,740 |
| Fees | $606 | $606 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,696 | $12,696 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,270 | $2,270 |
Learn more about UMaine tuition and fees.
The psychology program at UMaine awarded 90 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 21% of these degrees went to men with the other 79% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% 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 with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 80 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UMaine does not offer an online option for its psychology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMaine Online Learning page.
All of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in psychology from UMaine in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMaine are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maine with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at University of Maine.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 29 |
| Other Psychology | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.