by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of Southern Maine. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Southern Maine among the top schools in the country for social work, placing at #325 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 325 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Maine | 2 of 4 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the New England Region | 29 of 34 |
Here is each degree level granted in social work at University of Southern Maine, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 24 |
| Master’s | 28 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Southern Maine awarded 24 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
University of Southern Maine is among the very best schools in the country for social work at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maine | 1 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 14 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 169 |
Social Work graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Southern Maine go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,017 a year. This is lower than $59,174, the median for all majors at University of Southern Maine.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Southern Maine, social work graduates take on a median debt of $22,610 in student loans. This is lower than $23,593, the typical median for all majors at University of Southern Maine.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,064 | $27,030 |
| Fees | $2,910 | $2,910 |
Read more about University of Southern Maine tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 4% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 96% went to women.
The majority of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Southern Maine are White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Maine with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Southern Maine. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 28 |
