# University of Maine: Social Work (bachelor's)

Orono, ME. IPEDS 161253, CIP 44.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-maine/majors/social-work

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $38,824
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,470 (U.S. median for this major: $51,748 across 419 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,154 (U.S. median $26,579)
- Rank in ME: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$278

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.34 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,470 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ME (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,642 | $54,866 | 3.7 years |
| 30-48k | $13,280 | $57,635 | 3.9 years |
| 48-75k | $14,631 | $63,499 | 4.3 years |
| 75-110k | $18,508 | $80,325 | 5.4 years |
| 110k+ | $22,018 | $95,558 | 6.5 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Social Work at ME colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern Maine | $52,903 | $22,610 | $13,596 | 40% |
| University of Maine | $51,470 | $26,154 | $17,510 | 55% |

## Careers
- Social worker (SOC 21-1021): median wage $61,980 Bangor, ME, $63,290 ME, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% by 2035
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage $72,150 Bangor, ME, $76,160 ME, $80,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (SOC 21-1092): median wage $58,370 Bangor, ME, $71,140 ME, $66,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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