Boone, North Carolina

Appalachian State University MSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedDepartment of Social Work, Beaver College of Health SciencesPublic

What MSW Options Does Appalachian State University Offer?

Appalachian State University offers 2 MSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing. Estimated tuition starts at $11,359.

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2 MSW Options at Appalachian State University

Specializations named on Appalachian State University's pages: Individuals and Families and Community and Organizational Practice.

Admissions, Structure and Cost at Appalachian State University

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work (Boone campus: regular and advanced standing, full or part time)1 year full time or 2 years part timeConcurrent practicum placements two semesters per yearGRE scores required unless waivedBoone/Hickory graduate tuition, Fall 2026/Spring 2027, full time (9 hours) per term: NC resident $2,762.50 tuition plus $1,855.50 fees ($4,618.00); non-NC resident $11,619.00 tuition plus $1,855.50 fees ($13,474.50)
Master of Social Work, Advanced Standing (App State Online)Starts: Summer33 credit hours, 1 year full time; 2 years part timeFace-to-face practicum with an online seminarGRE scores required unless waivedApp 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)

From Appalachian 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 Appalachian State University Compares

Appalachian State University's lowest estimated tuition, $11,359 for Master of Social Work, Advanced Standing (App State Online), is below the national median of $40,180 (3rd lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 33 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 63 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 8th of 13 in North Carolina and 150th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

Appalachian State UniversityNorth Carolina medianU.S. median
Estimated tuition (lowest option)$11,359$20,473$40,180
Credits336060

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 Appalachian State University

Is Appalachian State University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Appalachian 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 Appalachian State University awarded 63 MSWs in 2022-23.

From Appalachian State University's MSW to a North Carolina License

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB exam (Masters (or ACSW examination))For the CMSW
  3. Log supervised clinical hoursUsually about two years of post-MSW practice
  4. Earn the clinical license (LCSWA)Independent clinical practice

North Carolina license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner

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Appalachian State University MSW: Common Questions

Is Appalachian State University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Appalachian 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 Appalachian State University Offer an Online MSW?

Yes. Master of Social Work, Advanced Standing (App State Online) is offered online.

Does Appalachian State University Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work (Boone campus: regular and advanced standing, full or part time): 1 year full time or 2 years part time; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program completed within seven years before the first day of classes, with a 3.2 GPA in BSW courses. Master of Social Work, Advanced Standing (App State Online): 33 credit hours; 1 year full time; 2 years part time; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program (completed or in progress); within the past 7 years with a 3.2 GPA in BSW courses.

How Much Does Appalachian State University's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work (Boone campus: regular and advanced standing, full or part time): Boone/Hickory graduate tuition, Fall 2026/Spring 2027, full time (9 hours) per term: NC resident $2,762.50 tuition plus $1,855.50 fees ($4,618.00); non-NC resident $11,619.00 tuition plus $1,855.50 fees ($13,474.50). Master of Social Work, Advanced Standing (App State Online): 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) (about $11,359 for 33 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

Does Appalachian State University Require the GRE for Its MSW?

Master of Social Work (Boone campus: regular and advanced standing, full or part time): GRE scores required unless waived. Master of Social Work, Advanced Standing (App State Online): GRE scores required unless waived.

How Many Field Hours Does Appalachian State University's MSW Require?

Master of Social Work (Boone campus: regular and advanced standing, full or part time): Concurrent practicum placements two semesters per year. Master of Social Work, Advanced Standing (App State Online): Face-to-face practicum with an online seminar.

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Sources

  1. socialwork.appstate.edu: program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed September 30, 2026
  2. Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), directory of accredited programs (September 2026)
  3. U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23
  4. North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board

Every program on this site was checked against the school's own website. Accreditation status comes only from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory, license rules from each state's social work board, and graduate counts from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Sponsored listings are labeled and never change which programs we list or how we rank them. How we verify programs