Orono, Maine
University of Maine MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does University of Maine Offer?
University of Maine offers 2 MSW options, offered on campus and hybrid. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (42 credit hours, including three online 2-credit summer bridge courses). Estimated tuition starts at $33,972.
2 MSW Options at University of Maine
- FormatOn campus500 field hoursCredits57Est. tuition$33,972$596/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
- FormatHybrid500 field hoursCredits57Est. tuition$37,107$651/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on University of Maine's pages: Advanced generalist practice.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at University of Maine
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social Work (On-Campus, Orono)Starts: Fall, Summer (advanced standing) | 42 credit hours, including three online 2-credit summer bridge courses, 1 year full time; 2 years part time; admitted in May | 900 internship hours (400 generalist, 500 specialization); advanced standing 500 hours | 2026-27 graduate tuition $596 per credit hour (Maine and Canadian residents), $1,817 (non-residents), $1,043 (NEBHE) | |
| Online-Blended Master of Social WorkStarts: Fall, Summer (advanced standing) | 42 credit hours, 2 years; admitted in May | 900 internship hours (400 generalist, 500 specialization); advanced standing 500 hours | 2026-27 graduate e-rate (Graduate - All Others) $651 per credit hour for online courses; standard graduate tuition $596 resident / $1,817 non-resident per credit hour |
From University of Maine's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed September 30, 2026. Blank cells: the school's pages don't state that detail. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.
How University of Maine Compares
University of Maine's lowest estimated tuition, $33,972 for Master of Social Work (On-Campus, Orono), is below the national median of $40,180 (108th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 57 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 47 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 2nd of 3 in Maine and 182nd of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| University of Maine | Maine median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $33,972 | $36,661 | $40,180 |
| Credits | 57 | 60 | 60 |
Medians across programs on this site that publish the figure, September 2026. The MSW cost and loan calculator adds fees and federal loan limits.
Certificates at University of Maine
- Interprofessional Graduate Certificate in Gerontology (alongside the MSW)
- Graduate Certificate in Interdisciplinary Disability Studies (alongside the MSW)
Other Social Work Degrees at University of Maine
- Bachelor of Social Work (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
Is University of Maine's MSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Maine's MSW is listed as accredited in the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory (September 2026). CSWE accredits the program, which covers every format the school offers it in. All CSWE-accredited MSW programs
Federal data (IPEDS) show University of Maine awarded 47 MSWs in 2022-23.
From University of Maine's MSW to a Maine License
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the LM
- Log supervised clinical hoursUsually about two years of post-MSW practice
- Earn the clinical license (MC)Independent clinical practice
Maine license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With University of Maine
MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
Master of Social Work (MSW) at Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud State University · Saint Cloud, MNFormatOn campus, Online, HybridCredits59Est. tuition$34,087$578/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work at Rhode Island College
Rhode Island College · Providence, RIFormatOn campus, Hybrid1,080 field hoursCredits62Est. tuition$33,852$546/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits48Est. tuition$34,320$715/creditAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work Three-Year Regional Online Program at California State University-San Marcos
California State University-San Marcos · San Marcos, CAFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$33,600$560/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits61Est. tuition$34,465$565/creditAccreditationCSWE
University of Maine MSW: Common Questions
Is University of Maine's MSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Maine's MSW is listed as accredited in the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory (September 2026). CSWE accredits the program, which covers every format the school offers it in.
Does University of Maine Offer an Online MSW?
No. University of Maine's MSW is offered on campus and hybrid, according to its own pages.
Does University of Maine Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work (On-Campus, Orono): 42 credit hours, including three online 2-credit summer bridge courses; 1 year full time; 2 years part time; admitted in May; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program (or CSWE International Social Work Degree Recognition) and meeting advanced standing admission criteria. Online-Blended Master of Social Work: 42 credit hours; 2 years; admitted in May; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program meeting advanced standing criteria.
How Much Does University of Maine's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work (On-Campus, Orono): 2026-27 graduate tuition $596 per credit hour (Maine and Canadian residents), $1,817 (non-residents), $1,043 (NEBHE) (about $33,972 for 57 credits, before fees). Online-Blended Master of Social Work: 2026-27 graduate e-rate (Graduate - All Others) $651 per credit hour for online courses; standard graduate tuition $596 resident / $1,817 non-resident per credit hour (about $37,107 for 57 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
How Many Field Hours Does University of Maine's MSW Require?
Master of Social Work (On-Campus, Orono): 900 internship hours (400 generalist, 500 specialization); advanced standing 500 hours. Online-Blended Master of Social Work: 900 internship hours (400 generalist, 500 specialization); advanced standing 500 hours.
More MSW Programs in Maine
Sources
- umaine.edu: program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed September 30, 2026
- Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), directory of accredited programs (September 2026)
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23
- Maine Board of Social Worker Licensure, Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation