Albany, Georgia
Albany State University MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does Albany State University Offer?
Albany State University offers an MSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing. Estimated tuition starts at $20,288.
The Albany State University MSW
- FormatOnlineCredits64Est. tuition$20,288$317/creditAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on Albany State University's pages: Specialized clinical social work practice (children, families and vulnerable adults).
Admissions, Structure and Cost at Albany State University
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social Work (online) | Offered | $317 per credit hour (ASU 100% Online graduate rate) plus $505 online fee |
From Albany State 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 Albany State University Compares
Albany State University's lowest estimated tuition, $20,288 for Master of Social Work (online), is below the national median of $40,180 (24th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 64 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 38 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 4th of 6 in Georgia and 202nd of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| Albany State University | Georgia median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $20,288 | $20,288 | $40,180 |
| Credits | 64 | 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.
Other Social Work Degrees at Albany State University
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
Is Albany State University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Albany State 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 Albany State University awarded 38 MSWs in 2022-23.
From Albany State University's MSW to a Georgia 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 hoursThree years' full-time supervised experience after the master's degree…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
Georgia license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Albany State University
Online MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
Master 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 (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 rateAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work at Western New Mexico University
Western New Mexico University · Silver City, NMFormatOnline900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$20,638$344/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEMaster 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 rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnline, On campusCredits30Est. tuition$20,910$697/creditAccreditationCSWE
Albany State University MSW: Common Questions
Is Albany State University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Albany State 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 Albany State University Offer an Online MSW?
Yes. Master of Social Work (online) is offered online.
Does Albany State University Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work (online): BSW from a CSWE-accredited college or university within the last 5 years.
How Much Does Albany State University's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work (online): $317 per credit hour (ASU 100% Online graduate rate) plus $505 online fee (about $20,288 for 64 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
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Sources
- asurams.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
- Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists (Secretary of State)