Maine · Psychology

Best Psychology institutions in Maine, ranked by earnings

The Psychology program, specifically in General Psychology, explores the complexities of human behavior and mental processes. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding psychological principles and applying them to…

Institutions
11
offering CIP 42.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
337
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$34,123
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
7
College Scorecard
Median net price
$18,839
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
55%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$114,470
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 7 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Colby College
Waterville Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$40,8424789%$15,696
2Husson University
Bangor Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$35,2593759%$18,839$29,000
3University of New England
Biddeford Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$34,7911568%$34,673$27,000
4University of Maine
Orono Public · Bachelor's degree
$34,12310155%$26,909
5University of Southern Maine
Portland Public · Bachelor's degree
$33,6214940%$20,730
6Thomas College
Waterville Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$33,368554%$18,192$27,000
7University of Maine at Farmington
Farmington Public · Bachelor's degree
$31,0112852%$25,358

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (SOC 19-3033).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+11.2%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~4,800
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$95,830
typically Doctoral or professional degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningWritingSpeakingActive Learning

What Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn in Maine

Jobs in Maine
180
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$114,470
median $97,630
Best-paying metro
$122,500
Portland-South Portland, ME

Related careers

Psychologists, All Other
$80,140 avg · 270 jobs
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$114,470 avg · 180 jobs
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$81,700 avg · 140 jobs
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$49,610 avg · 120 jobs
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Psychology programs in Maine.

Which Psychology program in Maine has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Colby College tops the list at $40,842. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn in Maine?+

The average annual wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Maine is $114,470 (median $97,630), across about 180 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Psychology program?+

The Psychology program, specifically in General Psychology, explores the complexities of human behavior and mental processes. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding psychological principles and applying them to…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, active listening, writing, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists?+

The national job outlook is about +11.2% growth with around 4,800 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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