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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BA in Psychology - Mental Health
Gain a strong foundation in the concepts involved with mental health therapy and assessment with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Become a champion of change and take your first step toward licensure as a clinical mental health counselor with this specialized and CACREP-accredited online clinical counseling master's from Southern New Hampshire University.
BS in Community Health Education
Focus on improving the health of individuals based on their lifestyle needs with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
The bachelor's program at UMA was ranked #371 on College Factual's Best Schools for mental health services list. It is also ranked #1 in Maine.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Maine at Augusta handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in mental & social health services. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 76 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 $32,560 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,530 for all mental health services bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMA, mental health services students borrow a median amount of $33,250 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $28,500 for all mental health services majors across the country.
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BA in Sociology - Community Health
Become a force for the public good by exploring current trends in health and health policy from a national and global perspective with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mental health services majors at University of Maine at Augusta.
All of the 6 students who graduated with a Associate’s in mental health services from UMA in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 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 associate's in mental health services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 8% of mental health services bachelor's degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% 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 bachelor's in mental health services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dental Support Services | 25 |
| Nursing | 18 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 9 |
