Portland, Maine
University of Southern Maine BSW Program
What BSW Options Does University of Southern Maine Offer?
University of Southern Maine offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $10,920 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into University of Southern Maine's own MSW with advanced standing.
The University of Southern Maine BSW
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BSW) at University of Southern Maine
University of Southern Maine school profile · PortlandFormatOn campusTuition$10,920per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at University of Southern Maine
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BSW)48 credits in the major | Social work majors maintain a 2.5 overall GPA and C (2.0) or better in all major and foundation classes; SWO 393 (spring of the junior year, at least 60 credits) is required before field work |
From University of Southern Maine's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 1, 2026. Blank cells: the school's pages don't state that detail. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.
How University of Southern Maine Compares
University of Southern Maine's undergraduate tuition and fees, $10,920 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (218th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $27,104. It awarded 22 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 2nd of 5 in Maine and 278th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| University of Southern Maine | Maine median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $10,920 | $12,606 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts University of Southern Maine beside other schools.
From University of Southern Maine's BSW to an MSW
University of Southern Maine runs Standard Master of Social Work (Portland campus), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 33 credits, 1 year full time; 2 years part time. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at University of Southern Maine or elsewhere.
University of Southern Maine MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works
Is University of Southern Maine's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Southern Maine's BSW 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 BSW programs
Federal data (IPEDS) show University of Southern Maine awarded 22 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From University of Southern Maine's BSW to a Maine License
- First years: general education and intro coursesPsychology, sociology, human biology, intro to social work
- Apply to the social work majorUsually in the second year, with a GPA minimum
- Senior field practicumAt least 400 supervised hours in an agency
- License: LSX (none)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
Maine licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Social Worker, Conditional (LSX) after the none exam.
Maine BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With University of Southern Maine
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) at University of New England
University of New England school profile · Biddeford, MEFormatOn campusTuition$42,550per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWESocial Work, BSW - on Campus at Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Saint Joseph's College of Maine school profile · Standish, MEFormatOn campusTuition$42,834per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWESocial Work, B.S. at University of New Hampshire
University of New Hampshire school profile · Durham, NHFormatOn campusTuition$16,304per year · resident rateAccreditationCSWESocial Work (B.S.) at Plymouth State University
Plymouth State University school profile · Plymouth, NHFormatOn campus450-hour practicumTuition$15,444per year · resident rate · with feesAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (BSW) at Salem State University
Salem State University school profile · Salem, MAFormatOn campusTuition$13,090per year · resident rate · with feesAccreditationCSWE
University of Southern Maine BSW: Common Questions
Is University of Southern Maine's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Southern Maine's BSW 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 Southern Maine Offer an Online BSW?
No. University of Southern Maine's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
How Do You Get Into University of Southern Maine's Social Work Major?
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BSW): Social work majors maintain a 2.5 overall GPA and C (2.0) or better in all major and foundation classes; SWO 393 (spring of the junior year, at least 60 credits) is required before field work.
How Much Does University of Southern Maine's BSW Cost?
Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $10,920 in-state, $27,104 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
Can University of Southern Maine BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?
Yes. University of Southern Maine runs Standard Master of Social Work (Portland campus), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (33 credits, 1 year full time; 2 years part time). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.
More BSW Programs in Maine
Sources
- usm.maine.edu: program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 1, 2026
- Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), directory of accredited programs (September 2026)
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS: 2022-23 completions and 2023-24 tuition and fees
- Maine Board of Social Worker Licensure, Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation