Social Work

Master's degree · University of Southern Maine · Portland, ME

CIP 44.07

$47,939Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$62,912Median earnings 4 years after
$49,564Median earnings 5 years after
$31,850Median federal debt
34Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Social Work at University of Southern Maine earn a median of $47,939 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $65,123 four years after graduating (middle half: $51,662–$79,737). Median debt is $31,850, about 66% of first-year earnings.

Social Work (Master's degree) at other Maine schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Maine
Orono
$55,075$41,000
University of New England
Biddeford
$52,239$53,099

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Social Work graduates from University of Southern Maine make?

The median salary is $47,939 one year after graduation and $49,564 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $31,850.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.