Maine Social Work Degree Programs
AKA: ASW, BSW, MSW, DSW, Clinical MSW
Data Source:
Dept. of Education - 2026
Social Worker License has analyzed data from 9 schools who offer degree programs in the field of social work and human services. Jump to schools.
Maine students have more choices at the undergraduate level than at the graduate level. Five schools offer bachelor’s-level social work study, while MSW applicants can compare three universities. The full school list below can help students narrow these options by location, format, and cost.
MSW programs are offered by University of Maine, University of New England, and University of Southern Maine. Maine does not have a doctoral-level social work program among the listed schools, so students seeking a doctorate may need to consider out-of-state or other alternatives.
Students seeking a CSWE-accredited pathway can compare five schools at the baccalaureate level and three at the master’s level. This gives BSW students more geographic and institutional choice, while MSW applicants have a smaller group to compare for specializations, schedules, and advanced standing.
CSWE programmatic accreditation applies to individual social work programs and is separate from institutional accreditation. Students should confirm the current accreditation status of their specific BSW or MSW program directly with the school and CSWE.
Students looking for flexibility have several Maine schools to investigate. All five schools with CSWE-accredited social work programs report some online availability, which gives students room to compare formats rather than relying on a single flexible option.
An online indicator does not establish that every degree, course, or field placement is fully online. Applicants should ask how often they must visit campus, whether courses are synchronous or asynchronous, and how field placements are arranged near their community.
Cost-conscious students may want to begin with the lower-price social work schools below, then request a personalized estimate. Tuition and average net price are school-level figures rather than social work program-specific costs, so actual expenses may differ by degree level, enrollment status, aid, fees, and residency.
These figures are useful starting points for comparison, not rankings of program quality. Students should confirm current tuition, fees, financial aid, travel costs, and field-related expenses directly with each school.
Students should first separate social work degrees from related human services, mental health, and social service programs. Maine has four schools offering only these adjacent fields. Such programs may support different career goals, but they should not be treated as BSW or MSW programs.
After confirming the degree type, compare accreditation, scheduling, field education, location, specialization, and total cost. Students planning to pursue professional credentials should also ask how the curriculum aligns with current licensing requirements.
Yes. University of Maine, University of New England, and University of Southern Maine offer MSW programs. All three identify full-time, part-time, and advanced-standing plans.
Yes. All three Maine universities with CSWE-accredited MSW programs identify advanced-standing plans. Applicants should ask each school about eligibility, program length, start dates, and format.
Five schools with CSWE-accredited social work programs report some online availability, but this does not necessarily mean every course, degree option, campus requirement, or field placement can be completed online. Confirm the exact delivery format with each school.
Based on reported school-level figures, University of Maine at Presque Isle, University of Southern Maine, and University of Maine have the lowest listed in-state tuition among Maine social work schools. They also have the lowest listed average net prices in the same order. These figures are not social work program-specific costs.
No doctoral-level social work option appears among the listed Maine schools. Students seeking doctoral study may need to investigate programs outside the state.
No. They are related alternatives that may fit adjacent career goals, but they should not be treated as BSW or MSW programs. Compare the curriculum, credential awarded, accreditation, and career alignment before choosing.
Completing a listed program does not automatically guarantee licensure. Students should review current licensing requirements and verify that the program’s curriculum and field education fit their intended credential.
Whether you live in Portland, Lewiston, Bangor or elsewhere in Maine, you can find the right social work or human services degree program for you. Filter schools in Maine by degree level and field type. Rank schools by features that matter to you. Explore all the social work programs offered in Maine below.
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Program description:
A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.
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Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
2,659
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
22.83%
In-State Tuition:
$8,888
Out-of-State Tuition:
$22,178
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$10,924
Applicants Accepted:
Not enough data
Average SAT Score:
N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
1,913
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
20.25%
In-State Tuition:
$9,402
Out-of-State Tuition:
$14,862
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$7,035
Applicants Accepted:
99.87%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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Degree Levels Offered
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Program description:
Any instructional program in public administration and services not listed above.
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
4,222
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
44.98%
In-State Tuition:
$11,284
Out-of-State Tuition:
$27,944
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$13,596
Applicants Accepted:
79.23%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
570
Average SAT Math Score:
543
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
1,140
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
54.48%
In-State Tuition:
$11,308
Out-of-State Tuition:
$23,878
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$16,857
Applicants Accepted:
96.72%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Degree Levels Offered
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Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
8,496
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
56.18%
In-State Tuition:
$13,326
Out-of-State Tuition:
$36,756
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$17,510
Applicants Accepted:
96.64%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
595
Average SAT Math Score:
575
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
647
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
50.75%
In-State Tuition:
$31,824
Out-of-State Tuition:
$31,824
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$18,885
Applicants Accepted:
96.3%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
2,135
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
62.57%
In-State Tuition:
$44,210
Out-of-State Tuition:
$44,210
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$38,107
Applicants Accepted:
91.63%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
964
Accredited By:
New England Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
69.55%
In-State Tuition:
$44,420
Out-of-State Tuition:
$44,420
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$27,555
Applicants Accepted:
83.51%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
560
Average SAT Math Score:
565
