Worcester, Massachusetts
Assumption University MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does Assumption University Offer?
Assumption University offers an MSW, offered online. It is in CSWE candidacy, not yet accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (30+ credits). Estimated tuition starts at $58,590.
The Assumption University MSW
- FormatOnline, On campus900 field hoursCredits62Est. tuition$58,590$945/creditAccreditationCandidacy
Specializations named on Assumption University's pages: Advanced generalist practice.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at Assumption University
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work (MSW)Starts: Fall, Summer | 30+ credits, Three semesters full time (Summer, Fall, Spring) or two years part time | 900 hours of field education (400 generalist year, 500 advanced year) | Social Work $945 per credit ($2,835 per 3-credit course) |
From Assumption 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 Assumption University Compares
Assumption University's lowest estimated tuition, $58,590 for Social Work (MSW), is above the national median of $40,180 (291st lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 62 credits, against a national median of 60.
| Assumption University | Massachusetts median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $58,590 | $51,000 | $40,180 |
| Credits | 62 | 62 | 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.
Is Assumption University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Assumption University's MSW is in CSWE candidacy (September 2026): it is working toward accreditation but is not yet accredited. Most state boards require a degree from a CSWE-accredited program; CSWE's policy is that students who graduate after a program earns initial accreditation are treated as graduates of an accredited program, so confirm the program's expected accreditation date before you enroll. All CSWE-accredited MSW programs
From Assumption University's MSW to a Massachusetts License
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the LCSW
- Log supervised clinical hoursAt least 3,500 hours of clinical social work services over not less th…
- Earn the clinical license (LICSW)Independent clinical practice
Massachusetts license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Assumption University
Online MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
Master of Social Work (Online, Low Residency) at Fairfield University
Fairfield University · Fairfield, CTFormatOnline500 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$58,500$975/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits57Est. tuition$58,140$1,020/creditAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnline1,000 field hoursCredits49Est. tuition$57,820$1,180/creditAccreditationCSWE
Online Master of Social Work (MSW) at Montclair State University
Montclair State University · Montclair, NJFormatOnline400 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$57,720$962/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWESocial Work MSW (Online) at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus · Teaneck, NJFormatOnline900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$59,700$995/creditAccreditationCSWE
Assumption University MSW: Common Questions
Is Assumption University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Assumption University's MSW is in CSWE candidacy (September 2026): it is working toward accreditation but is not yet accredited. Most state boards require a degree from a CSWE-accredited program; CSWE's policy is that students who graduate after a program earns initial accreditation are treated as graduates of an accredited program, so confirm the program's expected accreditation date before you enroll.
Does Assumption University Offer an Online MSW?
Yes. Social Work (MSW) is offered online.
Does Assumption University Offer Advanced Standing?
Social Work (MSW): 30+ credits; Three semesters full time (Summer, Fall, Spring) or two years part time; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program.
How Much Does Assumption University's MSW Cost?
Social Work (MSW): Social Work $945 per credit ($2,835 per 3-credit course) (about $58,590 for 62 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
How Many Field Hours Does Assumption University's MSW Require?
Social Work (MSW): 900 hours of field education (400 generalist year, 500 advanced year).
More MSW Programs in Massachusetts
Sources
- assumption.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
- Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers, Bureau of Health Professions Licensure