University of Southern Maine · Portland, Maine
Standard Master of Social Work (Portland Campus)
What Should You Know About Standard Master of Social Work (Portland Campus) at University of Southern Maine?
Standard Master of Social Work (Portland campus) is a MSW program at University of Southern Maine in Portland, Maine, offered on campus. It requires 61 credit hours (31 generalist, 30 specialist) and takes 2 years full time; 4 years part time. At $601 per credit, estimated tuition is $36,661 before fees (resident rate). BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (33 credits). University of Southern Maine's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.
Program Details
| Degree | MSW |
|---|---|
| Format | on campus |
| Part time | Offered |
| Credits | 61 credit hours (31 generalist, 30 specialist) |
| Length | 2 years full time; 4 years part time |
| Advanced standing | 33 credits; 1 year full time; 2 years part time; BSW from a CSWE-accredited (or CASSW-accredited) program within the last seven years |
| Field education | 900 hours (400-hour and 500-hour field internships); advanced standing one 500-hour internship |
| GRE | GRE not required |
| Start terms | Fall |
| Tuition | $601 per credit hour tuition and mandatory fees ($494 tuition + $107 fees) for in-state, Canadian and out-of-state MSW students, 2026-27 |
From usm.maine.edu, reviewed September 30, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How This Program Compares
- Estimated tuition of $36,661 is the 131st lowest of 349 MSW programs on this site with an estimate (median $40,180).
- Its 61 credits compare with a median of 60.
- Its 900 field education hours compare with a median of 900 among programs that state them.
- Advanced standing drops 28 credits, about $16,828 in tuition at the published rate.
Estimate the full cost and federal loan coverage for this program
After This MSW: The Maine License Path
- 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 board. Online students licensed in another state follow that state's board.
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Standard Master of Social Work (Portland Campus): Common Questions
How Much Does Standard Master of Social Work (Portland Campus) at University of Southern Maine Cost?
$601 per credit hour tuition and mandatory fees ($494 tuition + $107 fees) for in-state, Canadian and out-of-state MSW students, 2026-27. That works out to about $36,661 for 61 credits, before fees. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with University of Southern Maine.
How Long Is Standard Master of Social Work (Portland Campus)?
61 credit hours (31 generalist, 30 specialist), 2 years full time; 4 years part time, according to the school's program page.
Does Standard Master of Social Work (Portland Campus) Offer Advanced Standing?
Yes. 33 credits; 1 year full time; 2 years part time; BSW from a CSWE-accredited (or CASSW-accredited) program within the last seven years.
How Many Field Hours Does Standard Master of Social Work (Portland Campus) Require?
900 hours (400-hour and 500-hour field internships); advanced standing one 500-hour internship, according to the school's program page.
Does Standard Master of Social Work (Portland Campus) Require the GRE?
GRE not required, according to University of Southern Maine's admissions information.
Is Standard Master of Social Work (Portland Campus) CSWE Accredited?
University of Southern Maine's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.