# University of Maine at Farmington: Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (bachelor's)

Farmington, ME. IPEDS 161226, CIP 51.15. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-maine-at-farmington/majors/mental-and-social-health-services-and-allied-professions

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $27,344
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $42,513 (U.S. median for this major: $51,502 across 47 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in ME: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$8,989

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.35 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $42,513 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ME (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,301 | $57,859 | 9.9 years |
| 30-48k | $13,590 | $59,116 | 10.1 years |
| 48-75k | $15,088 | $65,633 | 11.2 years |
| 75-110k | $19,179 | $83,429 | 14.3 years |
| 110k+ | $22,368 | $97,301 | 16.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions at ME colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maine at Augusta | $48,604 | $33,250 | $10,924 | 27% |
| University of Maine at Farmington | $42,513 | $27,000 | $16,857 | 52% |

## Careers
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers (SOC 21-1021): median wage not reported metro, $63,290 ME, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% by 2035
- Health Education Specialists (SOC 21-1091): median wage not reported metro, $58,300 ME, $64,070 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035
- Clergy (SOC 21-2011): median wage not reported metro, $64,340 ME, $60,810 U.S.; U.S. jobs 2.4% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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