Verified September 2026
Online MSW Programs
What Are the Best Online MSW Programs?
Online MSW programs make up 261 of the 530 Master of Social Work options compared here, offered by 253 schools, and 231 of them are fully CSWE-accredited. Coursework is online, but field education is not: every program still requires supervised hours in an agency, usually 900. Estimated tuition runs from $11,155 at Florida Atlantic University to $116,155 at NYU, with a median of $40,300, and several public schools charge every online student the resident rate. Compare them below or in the program matcher.
- programs
- 261
- schools
- 253
- CSWE-accredited
- 231
- offer advanced standing
- 240
- median estimated tuition
- $40,300
- median credits
- 60
What Online MSW Programs Are and How They Work
An online MSW delivers the classroom part of the Master of Social Work at a distance, and leaves the field education in person. That split defines the whole experience. You watch lectures and join seminars from home, then put in set hours each week at an agency near you: 16 hours a week for full-time online students at the University of South Carolina, for example.
Delivery differs more than the label suggests. Some programs are asynchronous, so you work through each week on your own schedule. Others meet live: Arizona State University runs a live online option called ASU Sync, and Yeshiva University offers its MSW on campus or live virtual. If you work shifts, ask which model a program uses before you apply.
Accreditation works the same way online. CSWE lists online options in its directory and holds them to the same standards and review criteria as campus programs. Of the 261 online options here, 231 are fully accredited and 30 are in candidacy.
Who an Online MSW Suits
An online MSW fits you if a campus commute is the barrier, not the coursework. It suits:
- Working adults. 177 online programs have a part-time plan. Ohio University’s online MSW is part time only, taking as few as 40 months.
- Students far from a campus. Northeastern State University in Oklahoma builds its MSW around Indigenous & Rural Communities, and Fort Hays State University in Kansas offers a 66-credit online clinical MSW.
- BSW graduates. 240 online options offer advanced standing, with a median of 33 credits.
It suits you less if you need a school to find your placement for you and the program leaves that to students, or if you learn best in a room with classmates.
Online MSW Numbers That Matter
The typical online MSW matches the campus version: 60 credits, 900 field hours and a 33-credit advanced standing plan for BSW holders. Price is where online programs split.
Per-credit rates run from $227 to $2,322, with a median of $675. For the 201 online programs with a published per-credit rate or total, estimated tuition (rate times credits, before fees) runs from $11,155 to $116,155, with a median of $40,300. The low end is public: Florida Atlantic University’s advanced standing program, Appalachian State University’s and Fort Valley State University’s estimate between $11,155 and $12,474. The high end is private: Case Western Reserve University at $102,000, USC at $111,456 and NYU at $116,155.
15 Lowest-Cost Online MSW Programs
How this list is ranked: lowest estimated tuition first. Estimated tuition is the school's published per-credit rate times the credits it states, before fees, or the school's own published program total, for programs that publish those figures (one program per school). General graduate rates and cost-of-attendance figures are left out. Rates were read on each school's site in September 2026.
Florida Atlantic University: Master of Social Work - 100% Online Advanced StandingMaster of Social Work - 100% Online Advanced Standing
$11,155estimated tuitionFlorida Atlantic University (Boca Raton, FL, public) offers this online MSW in 30 credits (as few as 3 semesters (full time only)). At $372 per credit, estimated tuition is $11,155 before fees. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing. No GRE required. CSWE-accredited.
School's tuition wording: $371.82 per credit hour for Florida residents (graduate tuition and fees, 2026-2027; online courses add a $30 per credit distance learning fee) (2026-27)
Florida Atlantic University MSW credits, field hours and tuition · Total cost of Florida Atlantic University's MSW with loans · All 2 MSW options at Florida Atlantic University
Appalachian State University: Master of Social Work, Advanced Standing (App State Online)Master of Social Work, Advanced Standing (App State Online)
$11,359estimated tuitionAppalachian State University (Boone, NC, public) offers this online MSW in 33 credits (1 year full time; 2 years part time). At $344 per credit, estimated tuition is $11,359 before fees. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (33 credit hours, 1 year full time; 2 years part time), about $11,359 in tuition at the same rate. A part-time plan is offered. GRE: GRE scores required unless waived. Field education: face-to-face practicum with an online seminar. CSWE-accredited.
School's tuition wording: App State Online graduate, Fall 2026/Spring 2027: NC resident $306.95 tuition plus $37.33 fees ($344.21 per credit hour); non-NC resident $1,291.00 tuition plus $37.33 fees ($1,328.33 per credit hour) (2026-27)
Admission rules for Appalachian State University's MSW · Can federal loans cover Appalachian State University? · Compare Appalachian State University's other formats
Fort Valley State University: Master of Social Work (Online)Master of Social Work (Online)
$12,474estimated tuitionFort Valley State University (Fort Valley, GA, public) offers this online MSW in 54 credits (2 years full time; 3 years part time). At $231 per credit, estimated tuition is $12,474 before fees. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (30 credit hours, 1 year), about $6,930 in tuition at the same rate. A part-time plan is offered. In CSWE candidacy (not yet accredited).
School's tuition wording: $231 per credit hour (FVSU Online graduate rate) plus an Online Learning Fee of $380 for students in all-online classes (2026-27)
How the Fort Valley State University MSW is structured · Monthly payment on a Fort Valley State University MSW
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro: Maestría En Trabajo Social (MSW), Especialidad En Trabajo Social Clínico - Online / PresencialMaestría En Trabajo Social (MSW), Especialidad En Trabajo Social Clínico - Online / Presencial
$12,939estimated tuitionInter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro (San Juan, PR, private nonprofit) offers this online and on campus MSW in 57 credits. At $227 per credit, estimated tuition is $12,939 before fees. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (33 credits), about $7,491 in tuition at the same rate. CSWE-accredited.
School's tuition wording: $227 per credit hour (graduate) (2026-27)
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro MSW format and advanced standing · Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro MSW cost with fees and living costs · All 2 MSW options at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro
University of North Alabama: Master of Social Work (Online)Master of Social Work (Online)
$14,850estimated tuitionUniversity of North Alabama (Florence, AL, public) offers this online MSW in 30 credits (24 months (two-year MSW); 12 months (Advanced Standing)). At $495 per credit, estimated tuition is $14,850 before fees. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (30 credit hours, 12 months), about $14,850 in tuition at the same rate. No GRE required. Field education: 900 hours (400 foundation and 500 advanced); 500 hours for the one-year Advanced Standing program. CSWE-accredited.
School's tuition wording: $495 per credit hour plus fees (2025-26)
What the University of North Alabama MSW asks of applicants · Loan gap at University of North Alabama under 2026 limits
University of Arkansas: Online Advanced Standing Master of Social WorkOnline Advanced Standing Master of Social Work
$15,151estimated tuitionUniversity of Arkansas (Fayetteville, AR, public) offers this online MSW in 32 credits (12 months full time). At $473 per credit, estimated tuition is $15,151 before fees. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (32 credit hours, 1 year), about $15,151 in tuition at the same rate. No GRE required. Field education: year-long internship at 22 hours per week. CSWE-accredited.
School's tuition wording: $473.47 per credit hour plus online fees (library $5.38, network and data systems $18, off-campus $30, online facilities $2 per credit hour) (Fall 2026)
University of Arkansas MSW credits, field hours and tuition · Total cost of University of Arkansas's MSW with loans · University of Arkansas school profile and CSWE status
East Carolina University: Master of Social Work, Part-Time Online (Regular Pathway and Advanced Standing)Master of Social Work, Part-Time Online (Regular Pathway and Advanced Standing)
$16,624estimated tuitionEast Carolina University (Greenville, NC, public) offers this online MSW in 60 credits (3 years part time). At $277 per credit, estimated tuition is $16,624 before fees. That is the resident rate; the school publishes a different rate for nonresidents. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (42 credit hours, 3 years part time), about $11,637 in tuition at the same rate. A part-time plan is offered. Field education: 1,032 hours of field education (regular pathway); 672 hours (advanced standing). CSWE-accredited.
School's tuition wording: Fall 2026 distance education graduate tuition: resident $277.06 per credit hour; non-resident $1,044.06 per credit hour; plus $45.00 per credit hour additional tuition for all MS of Social Work programs and DE fees (2026-27)
Admission rules for East Carolina University's MSW · Can federal loans cover East Carolina University? · All 2 MSW options at East Carolina University
Malone University: Master of Social Work (MSW), OnlineMaster of Social Work (MSW), Online
$16,950estimated tuitionMalone University (Canton, OH, private nonprofit) offers this online MSW in 30 credits (1-3 years). At $565 per credit, estimated tuition is $16,950 before fees. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing. Field education: 400 practicum hours in the generalist year and 500 in the specialization year. In CSWE pre-candidacy (not yet accredited).
School's tuition wording: $565 per credit hour
How the Malone University MSW is structured · Monthly payment on a Malone University MSW
University of Alaska Anchorage: Master of Social Work (Distance-Delivered)Master of Social Work (Distance-Delivered)
$17,019estimated tuitionUniversity of Alaska Anchorage (Anchorage, AK, public) offers this online MSW in 31 credits (as little as 12 months (advanced standing)). At $549 per credit, estimated tuition is $17,019 before fees. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing. A part-time plan is offered. CSWE-accredited.
School's tuition wording: $549 per credit resident graduate tuition (600-level courses); all admitted online MSW students qualify for the resident rate (2026-27)
University of Alaska Anchorage MSW format and advanced standing · University of Alaska Anchorage MSW cost with fees and living costs
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus: Master of Social WorkMaster of Social Work
$19,020estimated tuitionEastern New Mexico University-Main Campus (Portales, NM, public) offers this online MSW in 60 credits (2 years full time; part-time available). At $317 per credit, estimated tuition is $19,020 before fees. That is the resident rate; the school publishes a different rate for nonresidents. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (30 credit hours, 1 year), about $9,510 in tuition at the same rate. A part-time plan is offered. In CSWE candidacy (not yet accredited).
School's tuition wording: $317 per credit hour (New Mexico resident graduate); $415.50 per credit hour for non-residents enrolled in more than 6 credit hours ($317 at 6 or fewer); registration fee $35-$60 per term
What the Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus MSW asks of applicants · Loan gap at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus under 2026 limits
Northeastern State University: Master of Social Work (In-Person and Online Options)Master of Social Work (In-Person and Online Options)
$19,865estimated tuitionNortheastern State University (Tahlequah, OK, public) offers this on campus and online MSW in 58 credits (2 years full time; 3 or 4 years part time). At $343 per credit, estimated tuition is $19,865 before fees. That is the resident rate; the school publishes a different rate for nonresidents. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (32 hours, 1 year full time; 2 years part time; summer start), about $10,960 in tuition at the same rate. A part-time plan is offered. Field education: 900 hours of field practicum (Traditional Pathway); 500 hours of advanced field practicum (Advanced Standing). CSWE-accredited.
School's tuition wording: Graduate tuition and fees per credit hour: $342.50 Oklahoma residents; $707.75 non-residents for graduate division courses; $343.50 non-residents for graduate online-only (2026-2027) (2026-27)
Northeastern State University MSW credits, field hours and tuition · Total cost of Northeastern State University's MSW with loans
Albany State University: Master of Social Work (Online)Master of Social Work (Online)
$20,288estimated tuitionAlbany State University (Albany, GA, public) offers this online MSW in 64 credits (generalist Practice Year and Specialized Clinical Practice Year; all requirements within four years of admission). At $317 per credit, estimated tuition is $20,288 before fees. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing. A part-time plan is offered. CSWE-accredited.
School's tuition wording: $317 per credit hour (ASU 100% Online graduate rate) plus $505 online fee (2026-27)
Admission rules for Albany State University's MSW · Can federal loans cover Albany State University?
University of North Carolina at Charlotte: Master of Social Work Online (2-Year, 3-Year, 1-Year and 2-Year Advanced Standing)Master of Social Work Online (2-Year, 3-Year, 1-Year and 2-Year Advanced Standing)
$20,473estimated tuitionUniversity of North Carolina at Charlotte (Charlotte, NC, public) offers this online MSW in 60 credits (2 or 3 years (summer, fall and spring semesters)). At $341 per credit, estimated tuition is $20,473 before fees. That is the resident rate; the school publishes a different rate for nonresidents. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (39 credit hours, 1 year (May to May, full time) or 2 years (part time)), about $13,307 in tuition at the same rate. A part-time plan is offered. No GRE required. Field education: 16 hours per week of in-person practicum during fall and spring semesters; 464 hours per academic-year placement. CSWE-accredited.
School's tuition wording: NC resident $341.21 per credit hour; non-resident $1,305.87 per credit hour; plus College of Health and Human Services fee of $30 per credit hour
How the University of North Carolina at Charlotte MSW is structured · Monthly payment on a University of North Carolina at Charlotte MSW · All 2 MSW options at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of Arkansas at Little Rock: Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)
$20,625estimated tuitionUniversity of Arkansas at Little Rock (Little Rock, AR, public) offers this on campus and online MSW in 60 credits (2 years full time; 3 years part time). At $344 per credit, estimated tuition is $20,625 before fees. That is the resident rate; the school publishes a different rate for nonresidents. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing. A part-time plan is offered. CSWE-accredited.
School's tuition wording: $343.75 per credit hour resident; $776.50 per credit hour non-resident; plus $15.50 per credit hour technology fee (2026-27)
University of Arkansas at Little Rock MSW format and advanced standing · University of Arkansas at Little Rock MSW cost with fees and living costs
Western New Mexico University: Master of Social WorkMaster of Social Work
$20,638estimated tuitionWestern New Mexico University (Silver City, NM, public) offers this online MSW in 60 credits (2 years full time (four semesters and two summers); 3 years part time; up to 7 years allowed). At $344 per credit, estimated tuition is $20,638 before fees. That is the resident rate; the school publishes a different rate for nonresidents. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (39 credit hours), about $13,414 in tuition at the same rate. A part-time plan is offered. Field education: 900 hours of practicum (four 225-hour field practicum courses); advanced standing 450 hours. CSWE-accredited.
School's tuition wording: Fall 2026/Spring 2027 combined tuition and fees: $343.96 per credit hour (New Mexico resident graduate), $437.58 (non-resident graduate); plus $10 per credit hour social work assessment and technology fee (2026-27)
What the Western New Mexico University MSW asks of applicants · Loan gap at Western New Mexico University under 2026 limits
Most Affordable Online Advanced Standing Options
How this list is ranked: lowest estimated advanced standing tuition first: the school's published per-credit rate times the advanced standing credits it states, before fees (one program per school). Rates were read on each school's site in September 2026.
Fort Valley State University: Master of Social Work (Online)Master of Social Work (Online)
$6,930estimated advanced standing tuitionFort Valley State University (Fort Valley, GA, public) offers this online MSW in 54 credits (2 years full time; 3 years part time). At $231 per credit, estimated tuition is $12,474 before fees. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (30 credit hours, 1 year), about $6,930 in tuition at the same rate. A part-time plan is offered. In CSWE candidacy (not yet accredited).
School's tuition wording: $231 per credit hour (FVSU Online graduate rate) plus an Online Learning Fee of $380 for students in all-online classes (2026-27)
Fort Valley State University MSW credits, field hours and tuition · Total cost of Fort Valley State University's MSW with loans
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro: Maestría En Trabajo Social (MSW), Especialidad En Trabajo Social Clínico - Online / PresencialMaestría En Trabajo Social (MSW), Especialidad En Trabajo Social Clínico - Online / Presencial
$7,491estimated advanced standing tuitionInter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro (San Juan, PR, private nonprofit) offers this online and on campus MSW in 57 credits. At $227 per credit, estimated tuition is $12,939 before fees. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (33 credits), about $7,491 in tuition at the same rate. CSWE-accredited.
School's tuition wording: $227 per credit hour (graduate) (2026-27)
Admission rules for Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro's MSW · Can federal loans cover Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro? · Compare Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro's other formats
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus: Master of Social WorkMaster of Social Work
$9,510estimated advanced standing tuitionEastern New Mexico University-Main Campus (Portales, NM, public) offers this online MSW in 60 credits (2 years full time; part-time available). At $317 per credit, estimated tuition is $19,020 before fees. That is the resident rate; the school publishes a different rate for nonresidents. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (30 credit hours, 1 year), about $9,510 in tuition at the same rate. A part-time plan is offered. In CSWE candidacy (not yet accredited).
School's tuition wording: $317 per credit hour (New Mexico resident graduate); $415.50 per credit hour for non-residents enrolled in more than 6 credit hours ($317 at 6 or fewer); registration fee $35-$60 per term
How the Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus MSW is structured · Monthly payment on a Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus MSW
Northeastern State University: Master of Social Work (In-Person and Online Options)Master of Social Work (In-Person and Online Options)
$10,960estimated advanced standing tuitionNortheastern State University (Tahlequah, OK, public) offers this on campus and online MSW in 58 credits (2 years full time; 3 or 4 years part time). At $343 per credit, estimated tuition is $19,865 before fees. That is the resident rate; the school publishes a different rate for nonresidents. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (32 hours, 1 year full time; 2 years part time; summer start), about $10,960 in tuition at the same rate. A part-time plan is offered. Field education: 900 hours of field practicum (Traditional Pathway); 500 hours of advanced field practicum (Advanced Standing). CSWE-accredited.
School's tuition wording: Graduate tuition and fees per credit hour: $342.50 Oklahoma residents; $707.75 non-residents for graduate division courses; $343.50 non-residents for graduate online-only (2026-2027) (2026-27)
Northeastern State University MSW format and advanced standing · Northeastern State University MSW cost with fees and living costs
Appalachian State University: Master of Social Work, Advanced Standing (App State Online)Master of Social Work, Advanced Standing (App State Online)
$11,359estimated advanced standing tuitionAppalachian State University (Boone, NC, public) offers this online MSW in 33 credits (1 year full time; 2 years part time). At $344 per credit, estimated tuition is $11,359 before fees. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (33 credit hours, 1 year full time; 2 years part time), about $11,359 in tuition at the same rate. A part-time plan is offered. GRE: GRE scores required unless waived. Field education: face-to-face practicum with an online seminar. CSWE-accredited.
School's tuition wording: App State Online graduate, Fall 2026/Spring 2027: NC resident $306.95 tuition plus $37.33 fees ($344.21 per credit hour); non-NC resident $1,291.00 tuition plus $37.33 fees ($1,328.33 per credit hour) (2026-27)
What the Appalachian State University MSW asks of applicants · Loan gap at Appalachian State University under 2026 limits · Compare Appalachian State University's other formats
University of Nevada-Reno: Online Master of Social WorkOnline Master of Social Work
$11,550estimated advanced standing tuitionUniversity of Nevada-Reno (Reno, NV, public) offers this online MSW in 60 credits. At $385 per credit, estimated tuition is $23,100 before fees. That is the resident rate; the school publishes a different rate for nonresidents. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (30 credits), about $11,550 in tuition at the same rate. No GRE required. CSWE-accredited.
School's tuition wording: $385 per credit hour in-state ($23,100 traditional; $11,550 advanced standing); $770 per credit hour out-of-state ($46,200 traditional; $23,100 advanced standing)
University of Nevada-Reno MSW credits, field hours and tuition · Total cost of University of Nevada-Reno's MSW with loans · University of Nevada-Reno school profile and CSWE status
East Carolina University: Master of Social Work, Part-Time Online (Regular Pathway and Advanced Standing)Master of Social Work, Part-Time Online (Regular Pathway and Advanced Standing)
$11,637estimated advanced standing tuitionEast Carolina University (Greenville, NC, public) offers this online MSW in 60 credits (3 years part time). At $277 per credit, estimated tuition is $16,624 before fees. That is the resident rate; the school publishes a different rate for nonresidents. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (42 credit hours, 3 years part time), about $11,637 in tuition at the same rate. A part-time plan is offered. Field education: 1,032 hours of field education (regular pathway); 672 hours (advanced standing). CSWE-accredited.
School's tuition wording: Fall 2026 distance education graduate tuition: resident $277.06 per credit hour; non-resident $1,044.06 per credit hour; plus $45.00 per credit hour additional tuition for all MS of Social Work programs and DE fees (2026-27)
Admission rules for East Carolina University's MSW · Can federal loans cover East Carolina University? · All 2 MSW options at East Carolina University
Arkansas State University: Master of Social Work (MSW) OnlineMaster of Social Work (MSW) Online
$12,600estimated advanced standing tuitionArkansas State University (Jonesboro, AR, public) offers this online MSW in 63 credits (as few as 25 months). At $350 per credit, estimated tuition is $22,050 before fees. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (36 credit hours, as few as 12 months), about $12,600 in tuition at the same rate. CSWE-accredited.
School's tuition wording: $350 per credit hour, all fees included, same rate for all U.S. residents (listed total tuition $22,050 standard; $12,600 advanced standing)
How the Arkansas State University MSW is structured · Monthly payment on a Arkansas State University MSW
University of South Dakota: Social Work (MSW)Social Work (MSW)
$12,902estimated advanced standing tuitionUniversity of South Dakota (Vermillion, SD, public) offers this on campus and online MSW in 60 credits. At $358 per credit, estimated tuition is $21,504 before fees. That is the resident rate; the school publishes a different rate for nonresidents. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (36 credit hours), about $12,902 in tuition at the same rate. A part-time plan is offered. Field education: 500 to 1,000 hours of field education depending on the plan of study (Path to Licensure program). CSWE-accredited.
School's tuition wording: USD Sioux Falls: $358.40 per credit resident, $689.15 per credit non-resident; online courses: $495.70 per credit for all students (2026-27)
University of South Dakota MSW format and advanced standing · University of South Dakota MSW cost with fees and living costs
Fort Hays State University: Master of Social Work (Clinical)Master of Social Work (Clinical)
$13,058estimated advanced standing tuitionFort Hays State University (Hays, KS, public) offers this online MSW in 66 credits (generalist year (fall, spring) followed by advanced year (summer, fall, spring)). At $363 per credit, estimated tuition is $23,940 before fees. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (36 credit hours, advanced year beginning in summer), about $13,058 in tuition at the same rate. A part-time plan is offered. Field education: 900 clock hours (400 generalist, 500 advanced clinical); advanced standing 500 clock hours. CSWE-accredited.
School's tuition wording: $362.73 per credit hour (FHSU Online graduate rate); about $3,264.57 per semester for 9 credit hours
What the Fort Hays State University MSW asks of applicants · Loan gap at Fort Hays State University under 2026 limits
University of Houston-Downtown: Master of Social WorkMaster of Social Work
$13,238estimated advanced standing tuitionUniversity of Houston-Downtown (Houston, TX, public) offers this online MSW in 60 credits (2 years full time; 4 years part time). At $441 per credit, estimated tuition is $26,475 before fees. That is the resident rate; the school publishes a different rate for nonresidents. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (30 credit hours, 12 months full time; 24 months part time), about $13,238 in tuition at the same rate. A part-time plan is offered. No GRE required. Field education: 900 or more field practicum hours (500 or more for advanced standing). In CSWE pre-candidacy (not yet accredited).
School's tuition wording: Fall 2026-Summer 2027 non-MBA graduate tuition: $441.25 per credit hour Texas resident; $796.25 non-resident; mandatory fees extra (2026-27)
University of Houston-Downtown MSW credits, field hours and tuition · Total cost of University of Houston-Downtown's MSW with loans
University of Nebraska at Omaha: Master of Social Work (MSW)Master of Social Work (MSW)
$13,299estimated advanced standing tuitionUniversity of Nebraska at Omaha (Omaha, NE, public) offers this on campus and online MSW in 63 credits (most students finish in 2-5 years; 9 credit hours per semester is full time, 6 is part time). At $341 per credit, estimated tuition is $21,483 before fees. That is the resident rate; the school publishes a different rate for nonresidents. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (39 credit hours), about $13,299 in tuition at the same rate. A part-time plan is offered. CSWE-accredited.
School's tuition wording: In-state graduate tuition $341 per credit hour on campus, $375 per credit hour online; out-of-state typically double
Admission rules for University of Nebraska at Omaha's MSW · Can federal loans cover University of Nebraska at Omaha?
All 261 Online MSW Programs
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261 programs
Master of Social Work (Distance-Delivered) at University of Alaska Anchorage
University of Alaska Anchorage · Anchorage, AKFormatOnlineCredits31Est. tuition$17,019$549/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (Primarily Online) at University of Alabama
University of Alabama · Tuscaloosa, ALFormatOnline1,000 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$28,800$480/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnline, On campus400 field hoursCredits–Est. tuition$475per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (Online) at University of North Alabama
University of North Alabama · Florence, ALFormatOnline900 field hoursCredits30Est. tuition$14,850$495/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work at Samford University
Samford University · Birmingham, ALFormatOnline, On campusCredits60Est. tuition$60,300$1,005/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits61Est. tuition$36,417$597/creditAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work: Clinical Social Work (Online) at Oakwood University
Oakwood University · Huntsville, ALFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$34,800$580/creditAccreditationCandidacy- FormatOnlineCredits–Est. tuition$745per creditAccreditationCandidacy
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock
University of Arkansas at Little Rock · Little Rock, ARFormatOn campus, OnlineCredits60Est. tuition$20,625$344/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEOnline Advanced Standing Master of Social Work at University of Arkansas
University of Arkansas · Fayetteville, ARFormatOnlineCredits32Est. tuition$15,151$473/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (MSW) Online at Arkansas State University
Arkansas State University · Jonesboro, ARFormatOnlineCredits63Est. tuition$22,050$350/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work, Standard Program (ASU Sync, Live Online) at Arizona State University
Arizona State University · Tempe, AZFormatOnline480 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition–AccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (ASU Online, Advanced Generalist) at Arizona State University
Arizona State University · Tempe, AZFormatOnline960 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition–AccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work, 2-Year Program (Online) at Northern Arizona University
Northern Arizona University · Flagstaff, AZFormatOnline900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$12,564per yearAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work, 1-Year Advanced Standing Program at Northern Arizona University
Northern Arizona University · Flagstaff, AZFormatOnline, On campus450 field hoursCredits39Est. tuition$13,582per year · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnline, On campusCredits62Est. tuition$37,820$610/creditAccreditationCSWE
Online Master of Social Work at USC
USC · Los Angeles, CAFormatOnlineCredits48Est. tuition$111,456$2,322/creditAccreditationCSWEOnline Master of Social Work at University of Massachusetts Global
University of Massachusetts Global · Irvine, CAFormatOnline900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$46,200$770/creditAccreditationCSWEOnline/Hybrid Master of Social Work at San Jose State University
San Jose State University · San Jose, CAFormatOnline, HybridCredits60Est. tuition$39,720$662/creditAccreditationCSWEOnline Master of Social Work (the Tseng College) at California State University-Northridge
California State University-Northridge · Northridge, CAFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$50,220$837/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (Online Track) at California Baptist University
California Baptist University · Riverside, CAFormatOnline900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$49,800$830/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work Pathway Distance Education Program (Online) at California State University-San Bernardino
California State University-San Bernardino · San Bernardino, CAFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$41,340$689/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work Three-Year Regional Online Program at California State University-San Marcos
California State University-San Marcos · San Marcos, CAFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$33,600$560/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work - Extended Program (Mostly Online Classes) at California State University-East Bay
California State University-East Bay · Hayward, CAFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$8,548per year · general rate · resident rateAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work - Distributed Learning (Online, Part Time) at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt · Arcata, CAFormatOnlineCredits–Est. tuition$572per creditAccreditationCSWEOnline Master of Social Work (Online MSW) at Pacific Oaks College
Pacific Oaks College · Pasadena, CAFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$76,980$1,283/creditAccreditationCSWEOnline Master of Social Work (MSW) at Alliant International University-San Diego
Alliant International University-San Diego · San Diego, CAFormatOnlineCredits–Est. tuition$850per creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnline480 field hoursCredits78quarter creditsEst. tuition$17,695per year · general rateAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (Online; Generalist Track and Advanced Standing Track) at National University
National University · San Diego, CAFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$776per credit · general rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnline900 field hoursCredits88quarter creditsEst. tuition$57,376$652/creditAccreditationCandidacy
- FormatOnlineCredits55Est. tuition$54,615$993/creditAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnline900 field hoursCredits–Est. tuition$78,000published totalAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (Fully Online or Mixed Traditional Delivery) at Metropolitan State University of Denver
Metropolitan State University of Denver · Denver, COFormatOnline, On campus400 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$36,327published total · resident rateAccreditationCSWESocial Work, MSW at University of Colorado Colorado Springs
University of Colorado Colorado Springs · Colorado Springs, COFormatOn campus, Online, HybridCredits60Est. tuition$6,661per term · resident rateAccreditationCSWEOnline Master of Social Work at Colorado State University Pueblo
Colorado State University Pueblo · Pueblo, COFormatOnlineCredits69Est. tuition$37,950$550/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$52,800$880/creditAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOn campus, Online1,000 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$50,400$840/creditAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work at Southern Connecticut State University
Southern Connecticut State University · New Haven, CTFormatOnline, Hybrid, On campus950 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$4,358per term · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campus, Online900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$46,500$775/creditAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (Online, Low Residency) at Fairfield University
Fairfield University · Fairfield, CTFormatOnline500 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$58,500$975/creditAccreditationCSWEMSW Starship Program (Online) at Howard University
Howard University · Washington, DCFormatOnline900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$38,640per year · general rateAccreditationCSWEOnline MSW Program at the Catholic University of America
The Catholic University of America · Washington, DCFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$73,500$1,225/creditAccreditationCSWEOnline Master of Social Work (DSU Online) at Delaware State University
Delaware State University · Dover, DEFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$27,300$455/creditAccreditationCSWEOnline Master of Social Work at UCF
UCF · Orlando, FLFormatOnline1,000 field hoursCredits62Est. tuition$30,222$487/creditAccreditationCSWEOnline Master of Social Work at USF
USF · Tampa, FLFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$33,000$550/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnline1,000 field hoursCredits63Est. tuition$44,100$700/creditAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnlineCredits62Est. tuition$38,440$620/creditAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOn campus, OnlineCredits54Est. tuition$26,730$495/creditAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work - 100% Online Advanced Standing at Florida Atlantic University
Florida Atlantic University · Boca Raton, FLFormatOnlineCredits30Est. tuition$11,155$372/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits61Est. tuition$27,084$444/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$27,000$450/creditAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnline912 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$39,840$664/creditAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnlineCredits64Est. tuition$20,288$317/creditAccreditationCSWE
MSW Advanced Standing (Online Distance Education Option) at Clark Atlanta University
Clark Atlanta University · Atlanta, GAFormatOnlineCredits38Est. tuition$42,218$1,111/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (Online) at Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley State University · Fort Valley, GAFormatOnlineCredits54Est. tuition$12,474$231/creditAccreditationCandidacyMaster of Social Work, Distance Education (DE) Option at University of Hawaii at Manoa
University of Hawaii at Manoa · Honolulu, HIFormatOnlineCredits57Est. tuition$650per credit · general rate · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits57Est. tuition$70,395$1,235/creditAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (Iowa City, Des Moines, Sioux City and Online) at University of Iowa
University of Iowa · Iowa City, IAFormatOn campus, OnlineCredits–Est. tuition$667per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (Part-Time, Online) at St. Ambrose University
St. Ambrose University · Davenport, IAFormatOnline900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$51,120$852/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatHybrid, On campus, Online500 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$603per credit · general rate · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (Online) at Dordt University
Dordt University · Sioux Center, IAFormatOnline900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$42,600$710/creditAccreditationCSWESocial Work (M.S.W.) at Grand View University
Grand View University · Des Moines, IAFormatOn campus, OnlineCredits59Est. tuition$36,285$615/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits61Est. tuition$34,465$565/creditAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (in Person in Nampa, Idaho Falls Satellite Campus, or Live Online) at Northwest Nazarene University
Northwest Nazarene University · Nampa, IDFormatOn campus, OnlineCredits63Est. tuition$37,800$600/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (Fully Online, Asynchronous) at Northwest Nazarene University
Northwest Nazarene University · Nampa, IDFormatOnlineCredits63Est. tuition$40,005$635/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (Pocatello Evening Classes or Online via Zoom) at Idaho State University
Idaho State University · Pocatello, IDFormatOn campus, OnlineCredits63Est. tuition$613per credit · general rate · resident rateAccreditationCSWEOnline Master of Social Work (MSW) and Online MSW - Advanced Standing at Aurora University
Aurora University · Aurora, ILFormatOnline450 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$39,000$650/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnline1,000 field hoursCredits49Est. tuition$57,820$1,180/creditAccreditationCSWE
Social Work MSW Online Bilingual at Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago · Chicago, ILFormatOnline1,000 field hoursCredits49Est. tuition$40,180$820/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnline900 field hoursCredits44Est. tuition$27,412$623/creditAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (Traditional and Advanced Standing) at Dominican University
Dominican University · River Forest, ILFormatOn campus, Online1,080 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$51,000$850/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (Campus-Based or Online) at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale · Carbondale, ILFormatOn campus, Online360 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$28,740$479/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits48Est. tuition$34,320$715/creditAccreditationCSWE
- FormatHybrid, Online900 field hoursCredits52Est. tuition$53,560$1,030/creditAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (MSW), in Person or Online at University of St Francis
University of St Francis · Joliet, ILFormatOn campus, Online500 field hoursCredits62Est. tuition$40,300$650/creditAccreditationCSWEMSW Direct (Online) at Indiana University
Indiana University · Indianapolis, INFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$40,138$669/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (Online) at Indiana Wesleyan University
Indiana Wesleyan University · Marion, INFormatOnline500 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$34,500$575/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (Online, With Bluffton University) at Goshen College
Goshen College · Goshen, INFormatOnline900 field hoursCredits57Est. tuition$30,495$535/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$44,700$745/creditAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work at University of Southern Indiana
University of Southern Indiana · Evansville, INFormatOnline, Hybrid, On campusCredits54Est. tuition$24,135$447/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work at Valparaiso University
Valparaiso University · Valparaiso, INFormatOnline, On campusCredits60Est. tuition$763per credit · general rateAccreditationCandidacyOnline Master of Social Work (Jayhawk Global) at University of Kansas
University of Kansas · Lawrence, KSFormatOnlineCredits64Est. tuition$44,480$695/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnline900 field hoursCredits66Est. tuition$23,940$363/creditAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnlineCredits62Est. tuition$39,680$640/creditAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnline500 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$37,500$625/creditAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$47,400$790/creditAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (Online, Foundation and Advanced Standing Tracks) at Campbellsville University
Campbellsville University · Campbellsville, KYFormatOnline900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$38,400$640/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Science in Social Work (MSSW) at University of Louisville
University of Louisville · Louisville, KYFormatOn campus, OnlineCredits60Est. tuition$51,780$863/creditAccreditationCSWEOnline Accelerated Standard MSW Program at Northern Kentucky University
Northern Kentucky University · Highland Heights, KYFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$39,600$660/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work at Western Kentucky University
Western Kentucky University · Bowling Green, KYFormatHybrid, OnlineCredits60Est. tuition$5,463per term · general rate · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$41,100$685/creditAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (Online) at Eastern Kentucky University
Eastern Kentucky University · Richmond, KYFormatOnlineCredits62Est. tuition$42,780$690/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$33,000$550/creditAccreditationCSWE
MSW Online at Louisiana State University and Agricultural &Amp; Mechanical College
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College · Baton Rouge, LAFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$36,240$604/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEOnline Master of Social Work at Tulane University
Tulane University · New Orleans, LAFormatOnline900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$87,540$1,459/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (MSW) at Southern University at New Orleans
Southern University at New Orleans · New Orleans, LAFormatOn campus, Online900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$28,500$475/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (MSW) at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Northwestern State University of Louisiana · Natchitoches, LAFormatOnline400 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$4,698per termAccreditationCandidacy- FormatOn campus, OnlineCredits65Est. tuition$78,325$1,205/creditAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnlineCredits65Est. tuition$66,170$1,018/creditAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (MSW) Online Program at Salem State University
Salem State University · Salem, MAFormatOnlineCredits–Est. tuition$546per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEClinical Master of Social Work at Westfield State University
Westfield State University · Westfield, MAFormatOn campus, Online500 field hoursCredits66Est. tuition$38,016$576/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work at Springfield College
Springfield College · Springfield, MAFormatOnline, On campusCredits60Est. tuition$51,000$850/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnline480 field hoursCredits54Est. tuition$48,600$900/creditAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) at Merrimack College
Merrimack College · North Andover, MAFormatOnline, On campus900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$45,000$750/creditAccreditationCSWESocial Work (MSW) at Assumption University
Assumption University · Worcester, MAFormatOnline, On campus900 field hoursCredits62Est. tuition$58,590$945/creditAccreditationCandidacy60-Credit Online MSW at University of Maryland School of Social Work
University of Maryland School of Social Work · Baltimore, MDFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$45,160$753/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEOnline Master of Social Work (Asynchronous) at Salisbury University
Salisbury University · Salisbury, MDFormatOnline400 field hoursCredits62Est. tuition$52,576$848/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$40,020$667/creditAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnline900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$60,600$1,010/creditAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work Online (Interpersonal Practice Concentration) at Wayne State University
Wayne State University · Detroit, MIFormatOnline450 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$51,961$866/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnline, On campusCredits30Est. tuition$20,910$697/creditAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnlineCredits–Est. tuition$817per creditAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (MSW), Traditional Campus and Global Campus at Northern Michigan University
Northern Michigan University · Marquette, MIFormatOn campus, Online900 field hoursCredits50Est. tuition$38,550$771/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEOnline MSW at Andrews University
Andrews University · Berrien Springs, MIFormatOnlineCredits56Est. tuition$79,856$1,426/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (MSW) at Calvin University
Calvin University · Grand Rapids, MIFormatOnline, Hybrid900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$44,400$740/creditAccreditationCandidacy- FormatOnline900 field hoursCredits92quarter creditsEst. tuition$52,440$570/creditAccreditationCSWE
Online Master of Social Work (MSW) at University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota · Minneapolis, MNFormatOnline1,020 field hoursCredits53Est. tuition$48,389$913/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (MSW), Online at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota · Winona, MNFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$55,500$925/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (MSW) at the College of Saint Scholastica
The College of Saint Scholastica · Duluth, MNFormatOnline900 field hoursCredits63Est. tuition$48,951$777/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (MSW) at University of Minnesota-Duluth
University of Minnesota-Duluth · Duluth, MNFormatHybrid, Online500 field hoursCredits51Est. tuition$39,693$778/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (MSW) at Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud State University · Saint Cloud, MNFormatOn campus, Online, HybridCredits59Est. tuition$34,087$578/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits56Est. tuition$46,312$827/creditAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (MSW) at Capella University
Capella University · Minneapolis, MNFormatOnlineCredits88quarter creditsEst. tuition$47,520$540/creditAccreditationCSWEMSW - Master of Social Work Advanced Standing at Capella University
Capella University · Minneapolis, MNFormatOnlineCredits48quarter creditsEst. tuition$25,920$540/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (MSW) at Concordia College at Moorhead
Concordia College at Moorhead · Moorhead, MNFormatOn campus, OnlineCredits62Est. tuition$42,160$680/creditAccreditationCandidacyMaster of Social Work (MSW) at Minnesota State University Moorhead
Minnesota State University Moorhead · Moorhead, MNFormatOnlineCredits31Est. tuition$21,794$703/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnline1,000 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$44,814$747/creditAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (Online) at Missouri State University-Springfield
Missouri State University-Springfield · Springfield, MOFormatOnlineCredits62Est. tuition$22,852published total · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campus, OnlineCredits48Est. tuition$50,000published totalAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (MSW) Online at Missouri Baptist University
Missouri Baptist University · Saint Louis, MOFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$43,380$723/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits66Est. tuition$39,600$600/creditAccreditationCandidacy
- FormatOn campus, OnlineCredits57Est. tuition$29,811$523/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (Online, Asynchronous) at the University of Montana
The University of Montana · Missoula, MTFormatOnline450 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$43,800$730/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work - Advanced Standing at the University of Montana
The University of Montana · Missoula, MTFormatOnline600 field hoursCredits37Est. tuition$21,710per year · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$45,000published totalAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work, Advanced Standing (App State Online) at Appalachian State University
Appalachian State University · Boone, NCFormatOnlineCredits33Est. tuition$11,359$344/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work, Part-Time Online (Regular Pathway and Advanced Standing) at East Carolina University
East Carolina University · Greenville, NCFormatOnline1,032 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$16,624$277/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEOnline MSW Program (Including Online Advanced Standing) at UNC Chapel Hill
UNC Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, NCFormatOnline760 field hoursCredits62Est. tuition$51,026$823/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work Online (2-Year, 3-Year, 1-Year and 2-Year Advanced Standing) at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of North Carolina at Charlotte · Charlotte, NCFormatOnline464 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$20,473$341/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (Traditional and Advanced Standing; Hybrid or Fully Online) at University of North Carolina at Pembroke
University of North Carolina at Pembroke · Pembroke, NCFormatOnline, HybridCredits–Est. tuition$2,140per term · resident rateAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (Online; Traditional and Advanced Standing) at Wingate University
Wingate University · Wingate, NCFormatOnlineCredits48Est. tuition$33,120$690/creditAccreditationCandidacyMaster of Social Work (Online) at University of North Dakota
University of North Dakota · Grand Forks, NDFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$45,331$756/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$38,700$645/creditAccreditationCandidacy
Master of Social Work (MSW) at University of Nebraska at Omaha
University of Nebraska at Omaha · Omaha, NEFormatOn campus, OnlineCredits63Est. tuition$21,483$341/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits64Est. tuition$43,520$680/creditAccreditationPre-candidacy
Social Work: Online (M.S.W.) at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus · Durham, NHFormatOnline1,100 field hoursCredits62Est. tuition$49,600$800/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work at Colby-Sawyer College
Colby-Sawyer College · New London, NHFormatOnline900 field hoursCredits61Est. tuition$41,175$675/creditAccreditationCSWE100% Online MSW Program at Rutgers University
Rutgers University · New Brunswick, NJFormatOnline900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$67,920$1,132/creditAccreditationCSWEOnline Master of Social Work (MSW) at Montclair State University
Montclair State University · Montclair, NJFormatOnline400 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$57,720$962/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (MSW), In-Person and Online Synchronous Pathways at Monmouth University
Monmouth University · West Long Branch, NJFormatOn campus, Online900 field hoursCredits54Est. tuition$53,730$995/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (M.S.W.) at Seton Hall University
Seton Hall University · South Orange, NJFormatOn campus, OnlineCredits60Est. tuition$95,100$1,585/creditAccreditationCSWESocial Work MSW (Online) at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus · Teaneck, NJFormatOnline900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$59,700$995/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatHybrid, OnlineCredits60Est. tuition$54,000$900/creditAccreditationPre-candidacy
Master of Social Work at Western New Mexico University
Western New Mexico University · Silver City, NMFormatOnline900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$20,638$344/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEOnline Master of Social Work (NMSU Global Campus) at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
New Mexico State University-Main Campus · Las Cruces, NMFormatOnline950 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$26,664$444/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus · Portales, NMFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$19,020$317/credit · resident rateAccreditationCandidacyOnline Master of Social Work in Clinical Practice at New Mexico Highlands University
New Mexico Highlands University · Las Vegas, NMFormatOnlineCredits63Est. tuition$33,075$525/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$23,100$385/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnline900 field hoursCredits62Est. tuition$1,098per credit · general rateAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOn campus, Online900 field hoursCredits65Est. tuition$116,155$1,787/creditAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (on Campus in NYC or Live Virtual) at Yeshiva University
Yeshiva University · New York, NYFormatOn campus, Online1,200 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$75,000$1,250/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnline1,200 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$75,000$1,250/creditAccreditationCSWE
Online Master of Social Work (Synchronous) at Stony Brook University
Stony Brook University · Stony Brook, NYFormatOnlineCredits68Est. tuition$37,060$545/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEOnline Master of Social Work (Part Time) at University at Buffalo
University at Buffalo · Buffalo, NYFormatOnline480 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$42,670$711/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEOnline Master of Social Work (Low Residency) at Adelphi University
Adelphi University · Garden City, NYFormatOnline450 field hoursCredits61Est. tuition$65,575$1,075/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$6,540per term · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (In-Person NYC Track and 100% Online Track) at Touro University
Touro University · New York, NYFormatOn campus, Online900 field hoursCredits65Est. tuition$60,450$930/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (Exclusively Online, Full-Time or Part-Time) at Binghamton University
Binghamton University · Vestal, NYFormatOnline1,000 field hoursCredits64Est. tuition$34,880$545/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$73,560$1,226/creditAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnline450 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$71,880$1,198/creditAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOn campus, Online900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$54,000$900/creditAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnline500 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$49,500$825/creditAccreditationCSWE
Online Master of Social Work at Keuka College
Keuka College · Keuka Park, NYFormatOnline900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$826per credit · general rateAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (Online) at Marist University
Marist University · Poughkeepsie, NYFormatOnline1,100 field hoursCredits64Est. tuition$65,920$1,030/creditAccreditationCandidacyMaster of Social Work (Online) at St Bonaventure University
St Bonaventure University · Saint Bonaventure, NYFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$49,500$825/creditAccreditationCandidacyMaster of Social Work (Online and Hybrid at Queensbury) at SUNY College at Plattsburgh
SUNY College at Plattsburgh · Plattsburgh, NYFormatOnline, Hybrid950 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$32,700$545/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnline900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$46,500$775/creditAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (Traditional MSW, Columbus Campus and Online) at Ohio State University
Ohio State University · Columbus, OHFormatOn campus, Online900 field hoursCredits63Est. tuition$53,842$855/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEOnline Master of Social Work (Traditional Track) at Cleveland State University
Cleveland State University · Cleveland, OHFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$39,354$656/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEOnline Master of Social Work (MSW) at Case Western Reserve University
Case Western Reserve University · Cleveland, OHFormatOnline900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$102,000$1,700/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits62Est. tuition$33,046$533/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (MSW) at University of Akron Main Campus
University of Akron Main Campus · Akron, OHFormatOn campus, OnlineCredits60Est. tuition–AccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (MSW) at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus · Bowling Green, OHFormatOn campus, Online500 field hoursCredits56Est. tuition$32,115$573/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (Online, Bluffton University and Goshen College Partnership) at Bluffton University
Bluffton University · Bluffton, OHFormatOnline900 field hoursCredits57Est. tuition$30,495$535/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnline400 field hoursCredits30Est. tuition$16,950$565/creditAccreditationPre-candidacy
Master of Social Work (MSW), Online at Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon Nazarene University · Mount Vernon, OHFormatOnlineCredits62Est. tuition$35,030$565/creditAccreditationCandidacyOnline Master of Social Work (OU Online) at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus · Norman, OKFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$38,700$645/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (In-Person and Online Options) at Northeastern State University
Northeastern State University · Tahlequah, OKFormatOn campus, Online900 field hoursCredits58Est. tuition$19,865$343/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (Portland, Eugene, Central Oregon and Online Options) at Portland State University
Portland State University · Portland, ORFormatOn campus, Online900 field hoursCredits78Est. tuition$46,098$591/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnline560 field hoursCredits62Est. tuition$834per credit · general rateAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (In-Person or Online) at Pacific University
Pacific University · Forest Grove, ORFormatOn campus, Online920 field hoursCredits66Est. tuition$30,860per yearAccreditationCSWEOnline Master of Social Work (MSW) at Eastern Oregon University
Eastern Oregon University · La Grande, ORFormatOnline900 field hoursCredits62quarter creditsEst. tuition$35,588$574/creditAccreditationCandidacy- FormatOnlineCredits57Est. tuition$58,140$1,020/creditAccreditationCSWE
Online Master of Social Work at Pennsylvania Western University
Pennsylvania Western University · California, PAFormatOnline900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$557per credit · general rate · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$66,000$1,100/creditAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$73,500$1,225/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (Scranton, Lehigh Valley at DeSales, and Online) at Marywood University
Marywood University · Scranton, PAFormatOn campus, Hybrid, OnlineCredits60Est. tuition$39,000$650/creditAccreditationCSWEMillersville University and Shippensburg University Collaborative MSW (on Campus or Online) at Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville University of Pennsylvania · Millersville, PAFormatOn campus, OnlineCredits60Est. tuition$557per credit · general rateAccreditationCSWESocial Work (M.S.W.), Online at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania · Slippery Rock, PAFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$33,420$557/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$32,400$540/creditAccreditationCSWE
Millersville University and Shippensburg University Collaborative MSW (on Campus or Online) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania · Shippensburg, PAFormatOn campus, Online, HybridCredits60Est. tuition$557per credit · general rate · resident rateAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (Online) at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania · Bloomsburg, PAFormatOnline900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$557per credit · general rate · resident rateAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (Online) at Carlow University
Carlow University · Pittsburgh, PAFormatOnlineCredits–Est. tuition$670per creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$30,240$504/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (Online) at Eastern University
Eastern University · Saint Davids, PAFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$27,000$450/creditAccreditationCSWEOnline Master of Social Work at Messiah University
Messiah University · Mechanicsburg, PAFormatOnlineCredits61Est. tuition$37,515$615/creditAccreditationCandidacyMaster of Social Work at Moravian University
Moravian University · Bethlehem, PAFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$45,000$750/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (Online, Penn State World Campus) at Penn State
Penn State · University Park, PAFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$62,880$1,048/creditAccreditationCandidacyMaster of Social Work (Online) at Saint Joseph's University
Saint Joseph's University · Philadelphia, PAFormatOnlineCredits62Est. tuition$55,614$897/creditAccreditationCSWEMaestría En Trabajo Social (MSW), Especialidad En Trabajo Social Clínico - Online / Presencial at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro · San Juan, PRFormatOnline, On campusCredits57Est. tuition$12,939$227/creditAccreditationCSWEOnline Master of Social Work at University of South Carolina-Columbia
University of South Carolina-Columbia · Columbia, SCFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$6,867per term · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$41,940$699/creditAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (MSW) at Augustana University
Augustana University · Sioux Falls, SDFormatHybrid, OnlineCredits59Est. tuition$28,910$490/creditAccreditationCandidacy- FormatOn campus, Online1,000 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$21,504$358/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Master of Science in Social Work (Knoxville, Nashville, Online and Nashville Hybrid Evening) at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville · Knoxville, TNFormatOn campus, Online, Hybrid500 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$13,932per year · resident rateAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (Johnson City Main Campus or 100% Online) at East Tennessee State University
East Tennessee State University · Johnson City, TNFormatOn campus, OnlineCredits63Est. tuition$692per credit · general rate · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$41,940$699/creditAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (On-Ground and Distance Learning/UM Global) at University of Memphis
University of Memphis · Memphis, TNFormatOn campus, OnlineCredits60Est. tuition$600per credit · general rate · resident rateAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (Online) at Southern Adventist University
Southern Adventist University · Collegedale, TNFormatOnlineCredits61Est. tuition$830per credit · general rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits58Est. tuition$35,380$610/creditAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (Online) at Trevecca Nazarene University
Trevecca Nazarene University · Nashville, TNFormatOnlineCredits58Est. tuition$36,250$625/creditAccreditationPre-candidacyMaster of Science in Social Work (Online) at the University of Tennessee-Martin
The University of Tennessee-Martin · Martin, TNFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$700per credit · general rate · resident rateAccreditationPre-candidacyMaster of Social Work (Arlington Campus and Online for Texas Residents) at UT Arlington
UT Arlington · Arlington, TXFormatOn campus, OnlineCredits61Est. tuition$5,384per term · general rate · resident rateAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (Distance Learning Out-of-State Online) at UT Arlington
UT Arlington · Arlington, TXFormatOnlineCredits61Est. tuition$37,922$622/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnline900 field hoursCredits51Est. tuition$24,213$475/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Online Master of Social Work: Services to Hispanic Children and Family at Our Lady of the Lake University
Our Lady of the Lake University · San Antonio, TXFormatOnlineCredits57Est. tuition$42,750$750/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits58Est. tuition$63,800$1,100/creditAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (Online Program) at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley · Edinburg, TXFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$4,650per term · general rate · resident rateAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (Advanced Practice Leadership) at Texas State University
Texas State University · San Marcos, TXFormatOn campus, OnlineCredits62Est. tuition$5,872per term · resident rateAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work at Stephen F Austin State University
Stephen F Austin State University · Nacogdoches, TXFormatHybrid, OnlineCredits64Est. tuition$4,325per term · general rate · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnline300 field hoursCredits57Est. tuition$3,851per term · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (MSW) at Tarleton State University
Tarleton State University · Stephenville, TXFormatOn campus, OnlineCredits60Est. tuition–AccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campus, Online900 field hoursCredits66Est. tuition$7,577per year · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work at the University of Texas at El Paso
The University of Texas at El Paso · El Paso, TXFormatOn campus, Online920 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$3,758per term · resident rateAccreditationCSWEMaster of Science in Social Work (Online) at Abilene Christian University
Abilene Christian University · Abilene, TXFormatOnline400 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$39,000$650/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits59Est. tuition– · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (Clinical) at Prairie View a &Amp; M University
Prairie View A & M University · Prairie View, TXFormatOnline950 field hoursCredits56Est. tuition–AccreditationCSWEMaster of Science in Social Work at West Texas a &Amp; M University
West Texas A & M University · Canyon, TXFormatOnline900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition– · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$26,475$441/credit · resident rateAccreditationPre-candidacy
Master of Social Work (Online) at the University of Texas Permian Basin
The University of Texas Permian Basin · Odessa, TXFormatOnline900 field hoursCredits65Est. tuition$25,414published totalAccreditationCandidacyMaster of Social Work (Online) at University of Utah
University of Utah · Salt Lake City, UTFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$38,518$642/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (Online Option) at VCU
VCU · Richmond, VAFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$38,040$634/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$47,700$795/creditAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOn campus, OnlineCredits61Est. tuition$25,742$422/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOn campus, OnlineCredits60Est. tuition$14,270per year · general rate · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnline1,000 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$34,800$580/creditAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnlineCredits–Est. tuition–AccreditationPre-candidacy
- FormatOn campus, OnlineCredits60Est. tuition$9,371per year · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work - Part-Time Program (Evening or Online Option) at University of Washington
University of Washington · Seattle, WAFormatOn campus, OnlineCredits75quarter creditsEst. tuition$76,875$1,025/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (in Person Mondays at College Place, or Online Evening Classes) at Walla Walla University
Walla Walla University · College Place, WAFormatOn campus, OnlineCredits73quarter creditsEst. tuition$56,210$770/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work at Heritage University
Heritage University · Toppenish, WAFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$912per credit · general rateAccreditationCSWEOnline Master of Social Work at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee · Milwaukee, WIFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$40,500$675/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay · Green Bay, WIFormatOnline, On campusCredits56Est. tuition$10,591per year · resident rateAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (Face-to-Face or Online) at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater · Whitewater, WIFormatOn campus, OnlineCredits32Est. tuition$626per credit · general rate · resident rateAccreditationCSWEOnline Master of Social Work at Concordia University-Wisconsin
Concordia University-Wisconsin · Mequon, WIFormatOnlineCredits63Est. tuition$48,510$770/creditAccreditationCSWEOnline Master of Social Work (for Non-BSW Students) at Herzing University
Herzing University · Madison, WIFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$40,500$675/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits57Est. tuition$43,320$760/creditAccreditationCandidacy
Master of Social Work (Online) at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point · Stevens Point, WIFormatOnlineCredits64Est. tuition$41,280$645/credit · resident rateAccreditationCandidacy- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$34,920$582/creditAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (on Campus and Online) at West Virginia University
West Virginia University · Morgantown, WVFormatOn campus, OnlineCredits60Est. tuition$44,760$746/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work at Marshall University
Marshall University · Huntington, WVFormatOn campus, Online400 field hoursCredits36Est. tuition$4,932per term · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
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Program facts come from each school's own pages, reviewed September 2026. Estimated tuition is the published per-credit rate times the stated credits, before fees, or the school's published program total; "resident rate" means the school charges nonresidents more. CSWE status comes from CSWE's directory of accredited programs.
Online MSW Programs Compared: Cost, Credits and Field Hours
These programs show the range of what “online MSW” means in practice. Estimated tuition uses the resident rate where a school charges residents less.
| Program | Credits | Estimated tuition | Field education | CSWE status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Alabama online MSW | 30 (advanced standing) | $14,850 | 900 hours; 500 for advanced standing | Accredited |
| Western New Mexico University online MSW | 60 | $20,638 | 900 hours; 450 for advanced standing | Accredited |
| Fort Hays State University online clinical MSW | 66 | $23,940 | 900 hours; 500 for advanced standing | Accredited |
| California Baptist University online MSW | 60 | $49,800 | 900 hours; 500 for advanced standing | Accredited |
| Walden University online MSW | 92 quarter credits | $52,440 | 900 hours | Accredited |
| University of the Pacific online MSW | 55 | $54,615 | 1,104 hours; 744 for advanced standing | Accredited |
| Tulane University online MSW | 60 | $87,540 | 900 hours | Accredited |
| Case Western Reserve University online MSW | 60 | $102,000 | 900 hours; 500 for advanced standing | Accredited |
The University of the Pacific requires the most field hours in this group, and it publishes its own total: $54,615, or $31,776 for advanced standing. Tulane’s advanced standing track is 45 credits, estimated at $65,655.
How Field Placements Work When Classes Are Online
Field education is the part of an online MSW that decides whether you can finish. Every program requires it, and it happens in person:
- The University of Alabama’s primarily online MSW requires 1,000 hours of in-person practicum, or 500 for advanced standing.
- The University of South Carolina sets an in-person field practicum of 16 hours a week for full-time online students.
- Ohio University schedules 10 practicum hours a week, or 140 hours a semester, to fit its part-time model.
- Loma Linda University requires 480 generalist and 600 clinical hours, in person at approved sites.
- University of Massachusetts Global requires 900 practicum hours, in person locally.
Ask every program three questions: who finds the placement, whether your current employer can host it, and whether it has approved sites near you. The answer can matter more than tuition, because a placement you cannot fill delays graduation. Programs such as the University of Arkansas online advanced standing MSW describe the load plainly: a year-long internship at 22 hours a week.
In-State Rates for Online Students
The biggest cost lever online is residency. Many public universities charge nonresidents more for campus programs but flatten the rate online:
| Program | Online pricing rule |
|---|---|
| University of Alaska Anchorage | All admitted online MSW students qualify for the resident rate of $549 per credit |
| University of Kentucky | In-state rate for all online students, $790 per credit below 9 credits |
| Arkansas State University | $350 per credit, all fees included, same for all U.S. residents |
| University of West Florida | $450 per credit for all students |
| Westfield State University | $576 per credit, no in-state or out-of-state difference |
| Northeastern State University | $343.50 per credit for non-residents in online-only courses, versus $707.75 for other graduate division courses |
The reverse also happens. The University of Nevada-Reno charges $385 per credit in state and $770 out of state for its online MSW, and East Carolina University charges $277.06 for residents and $1,044.06 for non-residents. Check the rule before you compare sticker prices, and use the MSW cost calculator to run your own figures. The most affordable online MSW programs list ranks the full set by estimated tuition.
How Long an Online MSW Takes
Online programs offer more schedule shapes than campus ones, and the fastest are faster than two years:
- Accelerated full time. Tulane lists as few as 16 months, Howard University’s Starship program 16 months over 4 terms, and the University of the Pacific a 16-month accelerated pathway.
- Standard. Two years full time is the norm, as at the University of South Carolina (four consecutive semesters) and Western New Mexico University (four semesters and two summers).
- Part time. Rutgers University’s 100% online MSW takes 3 years part time, Tulane 32 months, and Howard 36 months over 9 terms.
- Cohort timing. The University of Utah admits a part-time cohort once every three years, so check start dates as well as length.
Walden University, which counts in quarter credits, lists a minimum of 2.5 years for its traditional option and 5 years part time, plus a one-year advanced standing Fast Track.
Online Advanced Standing for BSW Graduates
If you hold a recent BSW, online advanced standing is the shortest and least expensive route. The University of Nevada-Reno lists $11,550 for advanced standing in state, Arkansas State University $12,600 and Fort Hays State University estimates at $13,058 for 36 credits.
Eligibility windows decide whether you qualify at all. Spring Arbor University accepts BSWs within six years, extendable to eight with approved post-BSW practice experience. Dordt University offers an “advanced plus” track of 45 credits for BSWs older than seven years, with evidence of continuing education. Palo Alto University accepts BSWs from the last 15 years, but it is in candidacy. Test your own dates in the advanced standing checker.
Accredited vs Candidacy Online Programs
Thirty online options are in candidacy. Several are affordable: Fort Valley State University estimates at $12,474, Wingate University at $33,120 and Oakwood University at $34,800.
CSWE describes candidacy as typically a three-year process that does not guarantee initial accreditation. If you start at a program that reached candidacy by your first academic year, you are retroactively treated as a graduate of an accredited program, but only if it earns initial accreditation. Since most states require an accredited degree for licensure, that condition carries real weight. Filter to fully accredited schools with the CSWE-accredited MSW programs list.
What You Can Specialize in Online
Clinical and mental health tracks dominate: 129 online programs offer one. Macro, policy and leadership tracks follow at 59, then child and family at 48, health care at 27, school social work at 20, substance use at 17, aging at 15 and military social work at 10.
Real track names vary widely. Case Western Reserve offers Adult Behavioral Health, Child and Family Practice, Community Practice for Social Change, and Trauma and Healing. The University of Denver’s online MSW offers Mental Health and Trauma, and Health, Equity and Wellness. The University of Kentucky builds its online specializations as certificates, including Military Behavioral Health and Rural Health and Wellbeing. If you want a dual degree such as an MSW/MPH, see the MSW dual degree guide.
How to Choose an Online MSW Program
Work through these before you apply:
- Accreditation. 231 of 261 online options are fully accredited. Choose one of those unless you accept candidacy risk knowingly.
- Where you live. Confirm the program admits students from your state, and check the licensure rules there with the license pathway tool. The Social Work Licensure Compact’s site lists 33 jurisdictions that have passed it as of September 2026, but multistate licenses are not yet being issued.
- Placement support. Ask who finds your field site and whether your employer can host it.
- Live or self-paced. Match the delivery model to your work schedule.
- Real price. Use the resident or flat online rate, then add fees such as Albany State University’s $505 online fee.
- Advanced standing window. If your BSW is older, look for longer windows or options like Dordt’s advanced plus track.
Then compare formats on the part-time MSW programs and all MSW programs pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is an Online MSW Respected the Same as a Campus MSW?
For licensure, yes. CSWE says all accredited programs are held to the same standards and review criteria regardless of how the curriculum is delivered, and state boards license graduates of CSWE-accredited programs. What matters is accreditation status, not format.
Can You Do an Online MSW From Any State?
Not always. Some programs limit where students can live. Columbia College restricts applicants outside its listed eligible states to the part-time track, the University of South Carolina limits online advanced standing to South Carolina residents, and Florida Atlantic University's online advanced standing option is for Florida residents.
What Is the Fastest Online MSW?
With a BSW, advanced standing is fastest: Howard University's online Starship track runs 8 months full time for advanced standing students, and Fordham's online advanced standing takes 9 months full time. Without a BSW, Tulane, Fordham and Howard each list 16-month full-time options.
How Does Fordham University's Online MSW Work?
Fordham's online MSW is 62 credits, taking 16 months full time or 2 years to 32 months part time. BSW graduates who earned the degree within 5 years can enter advanced standing for 31 credits, finishing in 9 months full time or 16 months part time. It requires 900 practicum hours (500 for advanced standing) and no GRE.
Do Online MSW Programs Require the GRE?
Very few do. Among online programs, 82 say no GRE is required and 9 more waive it, while only 3 require a test. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro is one that requires a standardized graduate admission test.
Are Online MSW Programs Less Expensive?
Not by default. The median estimated tuition for online programs is $40,300, close to the $40,180 median across all 530 options. Savings come from specific pricing: schools such as Arkansas State University ($350 per credit for all U.S. residents) and the University of Utah (same rate for residents and non-residents, with no mandatory fees for all-online programs) remove the out-of-state premium.
Related Program Lists
- All MSW Programs530 programs
- CSWE-Accredited MSW Programs480 programs
- Advanced Standing MSW474 programs
- Accelerated MSW Programs19 programs
- Part-Time MSW Programs349 programs
- Most Affordable Online MSW201 programs
- MSW Without the GRE173 programs
- Clinical and Mental Health MSW256 programs
- Child and Family MSW112 programs
- Medical Social Work MSW67 programs
- School Social Work MSW39 programs
- Aging and Gerontology MSW35 programs
- Macro, Policy and Leadership MSW142 programs
- Substance Use MSW29 programs
Sources
- Official program, tuition and admissions pages of each school listed, reviewed September 2026
- Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), directory of accredited programs, captured September 30, 2026
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS 2022-23 completions and institutional characteristics
- CSWE: directory of accredited programs
- CSWE: accreditation FAQs, including online and distance programs
- CSWE: accreditation overview
- Social Work Licensure Compact: compact jurisdictions
- BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook: social workers