2023 Most Popular Social Work Schools in Maine
Finding the Best Social Work School for You
Social Work is one of the most popular subjects to study in Maine. With 352 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 5th out of all the majors we track in the state.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Social Work Schools in Maine ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Maine to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Social Work program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Social Work Schools in Maine
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Social Work Colleges.
Most Popular Maine Schools in Social Work
Our analysis found University of New England to be the most popular school for social work students who want to pursue a degree in Maine. Located in the midsize suburb of Biddeford, UNE is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
Out of the 5 schools in Maine that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Southern Maine landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Portland, University of Southern Maine is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Social Work majors at University of Southern Maine take out an average of $23,433 in student loans while working on their egree.
The excellent programs at University of Maine helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best social work schools in Maine. Located in the small suburb of Orono, UMaine is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that social work majors at UMaine take out is $27,000.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Maine at Presque Isle. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Social Work Schools in Maine list. Located in the rural area of Presque Isle, UMPI is a public school with a small student population.
Read full report on Social Work at University of Maine at Presque Isle
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Saint Joseph’s College of Maine is a great place for social work students. Located in the rural area of Standish, Saint Joseph's Maine is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Best Social Work Colleges in the New England Region
Explore all the Most Popular Social Work Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 2,067 |
| Connecticut | 694 |
| New Hampshire | 171 |
| Rhode Island | 215 |
| Vermont | 121 |
Majors Related to Social Work
Social Work is one of 5 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to Social Work
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 16,905 |
| Human Services | 13,238 |
| Public Policy | 6,430 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 3,096 |
| Other Public Administration | 588 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Army Medicine.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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