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2027 Best Value Social Work Schools in Maine

5 Colleges in the United States
$25,132 Avg Student Debt
$50,907 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Social Work Badge [Social Work](/majors/social-services-public-administration/social-work/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value social work schools.

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2027 Best Value Social Work Schools in Maine

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the social work degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Social Work Schools

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Our analysis ranked University Of Maine At Presque Isle the best value for a degree in social work in Maine. Located in the rural area of Presque Isle, University Of Maine At Presque Isle is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,402, compared with $14,862 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for social work graduates is $23,434. Early-career social work graduates make about $41,148. That is a strong return on a $23,434 median debt. University Of Maine At Presque Isle admits about 100% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in social work will find it at University Of Southern Maine, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Portland, University Of Southern Maine is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,090, with out-of-state students paying around $29,940. Social Work graduates carry a median of $22,610 in student loans. Social Work graduates of University Of Southern Maine earn a median of $44,316 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in social work will find it at University Of Maine, which ranked #3. Set in the suburb of Orono, University Of Maine is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,326 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $36,756. Typical student debt for social work graduates is $26,154. Soon after graduation, social work degree recipients from University Of Maine generally make around $46,950. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Maine admits about 97% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in social work will find it at Saint Josephs College Of Maine, which ranked #4. Set in the rural area of Standish, Saint Josephs College Of Maine is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $44,420. Social Work graduates carry a median of $26,625 in student loans. Social Work graduates of Saint Josephs College Of Maine earn a median of $67,463 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Saint Josephs College Of Maine admits about 84% of applicants.

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University Of New England came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value social work schools. Set in the suburb of Biddeford, University Of New England is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $44,210 in tuition and fees. Social Work graduates carry a median of $26,838 in student loans. Soon after graduation, social work degree recipients from University Of New England generally make around $52,239. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of New England admits about 92% of applicants.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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