Saint Joseph's College of Maine
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Best Online Social Work Programs in Auburn, ME (2026)
Auburn, Maine has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs. Auburn has a population of about 24,294. Median household income is $66,552 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Lewiston-Auburn, ME metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $77,080 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Social Work Schools to Auburn
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Auburn. Distances are calculated from Auburn city center.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Auburn. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
University of Southern Maine
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University of New England
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York County Community College
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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Maine schools on the Maine social work page.
Social Work Wages Near Auburn
Auburn is part of the Lewiston-Auburn, ME metro area (BLS area code 30340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Maine statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Worker | $61,980 | Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $65,449 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $65,070 | Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $68,712 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $61,800 | Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $65,259 |
| Social Worker, All Other | $60,280 | Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $63,654 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $77,080 | Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $81,394 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $48,110 | Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $50,803 |
| Community Health Worker | $51,550 | Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $54,435 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Auburn at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,294 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $66,552 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 28.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 94.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Auburn-Area Cities With Social Work Programs
- Lewiston, ME – 4.0 mi away (58,664 pop)
- Portland, ME – 28.2 mi away (206,193 pop)
- Augusta, ME – 30.9 mi away (21,876 pop)
- South Portland, ME – 31.4 mi away (25,577 pop)
- Waterville, ME – 43.0 mi away (26,806 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited social work schools are near Auburn, ME?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Auburn. The closest is Saint Joseph’s College of Maine in Standish, ME (21.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (73.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying social work roles near Auburn?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Auburn are: Social and Community Service Manager ($77,080), Healthcare Social Worker ($65,070), Child, Family, and School Social Worker ($61,980). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Maine statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Lewiston instead of Auburn?
Lewiston, ME is 4.0 miles from Auburn and has its own set of local social work programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Auburn an affordable place to study social work?
Auburn’s median household income of $66,552 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Auburn while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Maine public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.