Biddeford, Maine

University of New England MSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedSchool of Social Work, Westbrook College of Health Professions (UNE Online)Private nonprofit

What MSW Options Does University of New England Offer?

University of New England offers an MSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (30 credits). Estimated tuition starts at $60,600.

The University of New England MSW

Specializations named on University of New England's pages: Advanced Clinical Skills, School Social Work, Medical Social Work, Trauma-Informed Practice, Substance Use and Affirming Social Work Practice.

Admissions, Structure and Cost at University of New England

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Online Master of Social Work30 credits, 16 months to 2 years900 hours (400-hour generalist practicum and 500-hour specialization practicum); advanced standing one 500-hour practicumGRE not required$1,010 per credit; $60,600 traditional pathway, $30,300 advanced standing

From University of New England'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 New England Compares

University of New England's lowest estimated tuition, $60,600 for Online Master of Social Work, is above the national median of $40,180 (298th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 130 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 1st of 3 in Maine and 69th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

University of New EnglandMaine medianU.S. median
Estimated tuition (lowest option)$60,600$36,661$40,180
Credits606060

Medians across programs on this site that publish the figure, September 2026. The MSW cost and loan calculator adds fees and federal loan limits.

Other Social Work Degrees at University of New England

  • 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 New England's MSW CSWE Accredited?

University of New England'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 New England awarded 130 MSWs in 2022-23.

From University of New England's MSW to a Maine License

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the LM
  3. Log supervised clinical hoursUsually about two years of post-MSW practice
  4. 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 New England

Online MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:

University of New England MSW: Common Questions

Is University of New England's MSW CSWE Accredited?

University of New England'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 New England Offer an Online MSW?

Yes. Online Master of Social Work is offered online.

Does University of New England Offer Advanced Standing?

Online Master of Social Work: 30 credits; 16 months to 2 years; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program, preferably within the last 7 years with a GPA of 3.0 or higher; coursework equivalent to the generalist year.

How Much Does University of New England's MSW Cost?

Online Master of Social Work: $1,010 per credit; $60,600 traditional pathway, $30,300 advanced standing (about $60,600 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

Does University of New England Require the GRE for Its MSW?

Online Master of Social Work: GRE not required.

How Many Field Hours Does University of New England's MSW Require?

Online Master of Social Work: 900 hours (400-hour generalist practicum and 500-hour specialization practicum); advanced standing one 500-hour practicum.

More MSW Programs in Maine

Sources

  1. online.une.edu: program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed September 30, 2026
  2. Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), directory of accredited programs (September 2026)
  3. U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23
  4. Maine Board of Social Worker Licensure, Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation

Every program on this site was checked against the school's own website. Accreditation status comes only from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory, license rules from each state's social work board, and graduate counts from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Sponsored listings are labeled and never change which programs we list or how we rank them. How we verify programs