by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how University of Southern Maine ranks in comparison to other schools with social work programs.
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The bachelor's program at University of Southern Maine was ranked #318 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #1 in Maine.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 218 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 219 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 253 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 318 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern Maine handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 34% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 48 students received their master’s degree in social work from University of Southern Maine. This makes it the #185 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from University of Southern Maine go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,692 a year. This is higher than $37,334, which is the national median for all social work bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at University of Southern Maine paid an average of $875 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $297 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,316 | $24,500 |
| Fees | $2,604 | $2,604 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,242 | $3,242 |
Learn more about University of Southern Maine tuition and fees.
Of the 27 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social work from University of Southern Maine in 2022, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
University of Southern Maine does not offer an online option for its social work bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the University of Southern Maine Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's social work program at University of Southern Maine make a median salary of $47,939. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $51,347.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 students earned a master's degree in social work from University of Southern Maine. About 78% of these graduates were women and the other 22% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 94% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern Maine with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at University of Southern Maine.
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