Garden City, New York
Adelphi University MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does Adelphi University Offer?
Adelphi University offers 2 MSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing. Estimated tuition starts at $65,575.
2 MSW Options at Adelphi University
Master of Social Work (Garden City, Hauppauge and Manhattan) at Adelphi University
Adelphi University · Garden CityFormatOn campusCredits61Est. tuition$86,925$1,425/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnline450 field hoursCredits61Est. tuition$65,575$1,075/creditAccreditationCSWE
Admissions, Structure and Cost at Adelphi University
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social Work (Garden City, Hauppauge and Manhattan) | One year | Garden City 2026-2027: MSW full time (12-17 credits) $23,175 per semester / $46,350 per year; MSW part time $1,425 per credit. Manhattan and Hauppauge centers: $1,425 per credit | ||
| Online Master of Social Work (low residency) | 31 credits, 15 months (four semesters, part time) | 900 site-based practicum hours (450 hours for advanced standing) | Low Residency MSW (hybrid): $1,075 per credit hour (2026-2027) |
From Adelphi University's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed September 30, 2026. Blank cells: the school's pages don't state that detail. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.
How Adelphi University Compares
Adelphi University's lowest estimated tuition, $65,575 for Online Master of Social Work (low residency), is above the national median of $40,180 (306th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 61 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 236 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 7th of 20 in New York and 30th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| Adelphi University | New York median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $65,575 | $65,575 | $40,180 |
| Credits | 61 | 60 | 60 |
Medians across programs on this site that publish the figure, September 2026. The MSW cost and loan calculator adds fees and federal loan limits.
Certificates at Adelphi University
- MSW with Bilingual School Social Work certificate, on campus
Other Social Work Degrees at Adelphi University
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
- Doctor of Social Welfare (DSW) (hybrid)
- PhD in Social Work (hybrid)
Is Adelphi University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Adelphi University's MSW 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 MSW programs
Federal data (IPEDS) show Adelphi University awarded 236 MSWs in 2022-23.
From Adelphi University's MSW to a New York License
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the LMSW
- Log supervised clinical hoursAt least 36 months (three years) of full-time post-MSW supervised expe…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
New York license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Adelphi University
Online MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$66,000$1,100/creditAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnlineCredits65Est. tuition$66,170$1,018/creditAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnlineCredits58Est. tuition$63,800$1,100/creditAccreditationCSWE
100% Online MSW Program at Rutgers University
Rutgers University · New Brunswick, NJFormatOnline900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$67,920$1,132/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits57Est. tuition$70,395$1,235/creditAccreditationCSWE
Adelphi University MSW: Common Questions
Is Adelphi University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Adelphi University's MSW 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 Adelphi University Offer an Online MSW?
Yes. Online Master of Social Work (low residency) is offered online.
Does Adelphi University Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work (Garden City, Hauppauge and Manhattan): One year; BSW graduates. Online Master of Social Work (low residency): 31 credits; 15 months (four semesters, part time); BSW from a CSWE-accredited program earned within the last five years.
How Much Does Adelphi University's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work (Garden City, Hauppauge and Manhattan): Garden City 2026-2027: MSW full time (12-17 credits) $23,175 per semester / $46,350 per year; MSW part time $1,425 per credit. Manhattan and Hauppauge centers: $1,425 per credit (about $86,925 for 61 credits, before fees). Online Master of Social Work (low residency): Low Residency MSW (hybrid): $1,075 per credit hour (2026-2027) (about $65,575 for 61 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
How Many Field Hours Does Adelphi University's MSW Require?
Online Master of Social Work (low residency): 900 site-based practicum hours (450 hours for advanced standing).
More MSW Programs in New York
Sources
- adelphi.edu: program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed September 30, 2026
- Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), directory of accredited programs (September 2026)
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23
- New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Social Work