Best Social Work Schools in Maine

Maine has 2 colleges offering Social Work programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 69 recent graduates. Graduates earn $30,047 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $31,424.

2
Schools in ME
$30,047
ME Avg. Earnings
$31,424
National Avg.
482
Schools Nationally

Social Work Schools in Maine, Ranked by Earnings

#1
University of Southern Maine logo

University of Southern Maine

Portland, ME · Public

$30,409
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $31,945
Graduates: 38
Acceptance: 79.3%
#2
University of Maine logo

University of Maine

Orono, ME · Public

$29,685
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $35,402
Graduates: 31
Acceptance: 95.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Social Work in Maine?
University of Southern Maine ranks #1 for Social Work in Maine with median graduate earnings of $30,409 within two years of graduation. There are 2 schools offering Social Work programs in the state.
How much do Social Work graduates earn in Maine?
Social Work graduates in Maine earn an average of $30,047 within two years of graduation. This is 4% below the national average of $31,424 for this major.
What is the hardest Social Work school to get into in Maine?
University of Southern Maine is the most selective Social Work program in Maine with an acceptance rate of 79.3%. The average acceptance rate across Social Work programs in the state is 87.5%.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.