2023 best colleges in Maine

Home to some of the nation’s top liberal arts colleges, Maine provides a welcoming retreat for students seeking quality education in a quiet setting. Besides a beautiful campus, the University of Maine is known for its thriving student nightlife scene and the only Division I sports teams in the state. For students with special interests, Maine is home to an array of specialized schools. Among these is The Landing School, the oldest operating school in boat building and design and the first and only school globally to offer accredited programs in the field.

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#1 in Maine | #68 in Social Work nationally
Economic score: 4.18

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $12,055

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 4.3 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $36,442

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: + $1,313

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 87%
Graduation rate: 52%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#2 in Maine | #214 in Social Work nationally
Economic score: 9.22

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $16,033

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 8.5 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $32,685

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: - $2,914

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 96%
Graduation rate: 56%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in social work in Maine?

Years

6.2 years

The cost of the average bachelor's degree in social work in Maine is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 6.2 years.

How much do graduates with bachelor's degree in social work earn in Maine?

Salary

$34,668

The median bachelor's degree in social work graduate earns $34,668 3 years after graduating.

How much does a bachelor's degree in social work cost in Maine?

Net cost

$14,158

The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in social work is $14,158. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.