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Maine Social Work Degree Programs

AKA: ASW, BSW, MSW, DSW, Clinical MSW

Maine Social Work Degree Programs Ranked and Sorted
Social Worker License

by Social Worker License Staff

Updated: September 26th, 2024

Social Worker License has analyzed data from 16 schools who offer degree programs in the field of social work and human services.

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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Social Work Schools in Maine

Kennebec Valley Community CollegeFairfield, ME 1st for In-State Tuition $3,687 IN-STATE TUITION $6,567 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
  • Associate's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Not enough data
Associate's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

1,311

Accredited By:

New England Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$3,687

Out-of-State Tuition:

$6,567

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$8,162

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Washington County Community CollegeCalais, ME 2nd for In-State Tuition $3,687 IN-STATE TUITION $6,567 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Human Services, General.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Associate's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Associate's Degree
Not enough data

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.

Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

273

Accredited By:

New England Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$3,687

Out-of-State Tuition:

$6,567

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$4,277

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Central Maine Community CollegeAuburn, ME 3rd for In-State Tuition $3,760 IN-STATE TUITION $6,640 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Human Services, General.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Associate's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Associate's Degree
Not enough data

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.

Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

2,249

Accredited By:

New England Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$3,760

Out-of-State Tuition:

$6,640

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$6,047

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

York County Community CollegeWells, ME 4th for In-State Tuition $3,760 IN-STATE TUITION $6,640 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Human Services, General.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
  • Associate's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Not enough data
Associate's Degree
$31,090

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.

Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

945

Accredited By:

New England Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$3,760

Out-of-State Tuition:

$6,640

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$6,316

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Southern Maine Community CollegeSouth Portland, ME 5th for In-State Tuition $3,797 IN-STATE TUITION $6,677 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Human Services, General.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
  • Associate's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Not enough data
Associate's Degree
Not enough data

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.

Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

4,527

Accredited By:

New England Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$3,797

Out-of-State Tuition:

$6,677

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$8,710

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Eastern Maine Community CollegeBangor, ME 6th for In-State Tuition $3,877 IN-STATE TUITION $6,757 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Human Services, General.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
  • Associate's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Not enough data
Associate's Degree
Not enough data

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.

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

1,479

Accredited By:

New England Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$3,877

Out-of-State Tuition:

$6,757

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$8,890

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

University of Maine at AugustaAugusta, ME 7th for In-State Tuition $8,378 IN-STATE TUITION $19,778 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Human Services, General.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Not enough data

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.

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Not enough data
Associate's Degree
Not enough data
Bachelor's Degree
$32,560
Graduate/Professional Certificate
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

2,870

Accredited By:

New England Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

16.28%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$8,378

Out-of-State Tuition:

$19,778

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$10,142

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

University of Maine at Presque IslePresque Isle, ME 8th for In-State Tuition $8,750 IN-STATE TUITION $13,160 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

1,100

Accredited By:

New England Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

41.61%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$8,750

Out-of-State Tuition:

$13,160

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$8,948

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

96.99%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

University of Maine at Fort KentFort Kent, ME 9th for In-State Tuition $8,805 IN-STATE TUITION $13,575 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Human Services, General.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Associate's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Associate's Degree
Not enough data

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.

Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

650

Accredited By:

New England Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

42.55%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$8,805

Out-of-State Tuition:

$13,575

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$11,982

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

99.24%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

University of Maine at FarmingtonFarmington, ME 10th for In-State Tuition $9,890 IN-STATE TUITION $21,650 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Not enough data
Bachelor's Degree
$31,057

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

1,217

Accredited By:

New England Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

60.98%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$9,890

Out-of-State Tuition:

$21,650

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$13,698

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

94.17%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

University of Southern MainePortland, ME 11th for In-State Tuition $10,120 IN-STATE TUITION $24,736 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$31,945
Master's Degree
$43,258

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Graduate/Professional Certificate
Not enough data

Program description:

Any instructional program in public administration and services not listed above.

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Post-baccalaureate Certificate
  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Post-baccalaureate Certificate
Not enough data
Graduate/Professional Certificate
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

4,322

Accredited By:

New England Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

42.35%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$10,120

Out-of-State Tuition:

$24,736

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$12,137

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

85.43%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

570

Average SAT Math Score:

543

University of MaineOrono, ME 12th for In-State Tuition $12,136 IN-STATE TUITION $33,736 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$35,402
Master's Degree
$41,771

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

8,720

Accredited By:

New England Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

56.93%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$12,136

Out-of-State Tuition:

$33,736

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$17,175

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

93.96%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

595

Average SAT Math Score:

575

Thomas CollegeWaterville, ME 13th for In-State Tuition $29,996 IN-STATE TUITION $29,996 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
  • Clinical/Medical Social Work.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling.
  • Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling.
  • Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy.
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor.
  • Genetic Counseling/Counselor.
  • Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services.
  • Medical Family Therapy/Therapist.
  • Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • Trauma Counseling.
  • Reserved.
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

673

Accredited By:

New England Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

53.24%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$29,996

Out-of-State Tuition:

$29,996

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$21,279

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

97.24%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

University of New EnglandBiddeford, ME 14th for In-State Tuition $40,950 IN-STATE TUITION $40,950 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data
Master's Degree
$45,842

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

2,272

Accredited By:

New England Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

62.92%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$40,950

Out-of-State Tuition:

$40,950

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$37,516

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

96.28%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Saint Joseph's College of MaineStandish, ME 15th for In-State Tuition $41,586 IN-STATE TUITION $41,586 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Human Services, General.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data

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.

Social Work.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data

Program fields may include:

  • Social Work.
  • Youth Services/Administration.
  • Forensic Social Work.
  • Social Work, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

963

Accredited By:

New England Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

58.94%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$41,586

Out-of-State Tuition:

$41,586

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$29,319

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

80.84%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

560

Average SAT Math Score:

565