Social Work at University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
University of Southern Maine graduates in social work earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Southern Maine Compares for Social Work
All 420 colleges reporting social work earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Providence College Providence, RI | $70,356 | $69,293 | #1 | — |
| 2 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $70,273 | $66,885 | #2 | $42,227 |
| 3 | La Sierra University Riverside, CA | $69,244 | $63,008 | #12 | $42,213 |
| 4 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $69,201 | $62,968 | #14 | $39,145 |
| 5 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $68,524 | $62,352 | #19 | $48,750 |
| 6 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $68,448 | $62,283 | #20 | $42,925 |
| 7 | Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | $67,458 | $62,047 | #21 | — |
| 8 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $67,393 | $61,323 | #26 | $44,906 |
| 9 | Iona University New Rochelle, NY | $66,417 | $63,215 | #10 | — |
| 10 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $66,349 | $63,151 | #11 | — |
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| 177 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $52,991 | $48,253 | #364 | $31,687 |
| 178 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $52,988 | $48,216 | #366 | $34,447 |
| 179 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $52,962 | $55,842 | #119 | $38,517 |
| 180 | University of Southern Maine Portland, ME | $52,903 | $56,222 | #106 | $40,692 |
| 181 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI | $52,888 | $55,033 | #150 | $37,952 |
| 182 | Millikin University Decatur, IL | $52,870 | $51,944 | #265 | $41,543 |
| 183 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $52,766 | $53,648 | #198 | $38,660 |
Other Social Work Credentials at University of Southern Maine
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,939 | $62,912 | $31,850 |
Other Majors at University of Southern Maine by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Southern Maine social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,692 one year after graduating and $52,903 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Southern Maine rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, University of Southern Maine ranks #180 by median pay four years after graduation, and #106 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at University of Southern Maine worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,693.
← All data for University of Southern Maine · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.