Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Augustana University MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does Augustana University Offer?
Augustana University offers an MSW, offered online. It is in CSWE candidacy, not yet accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (30 credit hours). Estimated tuition starts at $28,910.
The Augustana University MSW
- FormatHybrid, OnlineCredits59Est. tuition$28,910$490/creditAccreditationCandidacy
Specializations named on Augustana University's pages: Integrated behavioral health, Play therapy and Addictions.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at Augustana University
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social Work (MSW)Starts: Fall | 30 credit hours, 1 year | $490 per credit tuition plus a $530 program fee (rate locked by entering cohort) |
From Augustana 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 Augustana University Compares
Augustana University's lowest estimated tuition, $28,910 for Master of Social Work (MSW), is below the national median of $40,180 (81st lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 59 credits, against a national median of 60.
| Augustana University | South Dakota median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $28,910 | $21,504 | $40,180 |
| Credits | 59 | 59 | 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 Augustana University
- Post-master's certificate in addiction
- Post-master's certificate in integrated behavioral health
- Post-master's certificate in play therapy
Other Social Work Degrees at Augustana 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.
Is Augustana University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Augustana 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 Augustana University's MSW to a South Dakota License
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB exam ((board-prescribed exam; level not named in the rule))For the CSW
- Log supervised clinical hoursUsually about two years of post-MSW practice
- Earn the clinical licenseIndependent clinical practice
South Dakota license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Augustana University
Online MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
Master of Social Work (Primarily Online) at University of Alabama
University of Alabama · Tuscaloosa, ALFormatOnline1,000 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$28,800$480/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/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/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campus, OnlineCredits57Est. tuition$29,811$523/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Online Master of Social Work at UCF
UCF · Orlando, FLFormatOnline1,000 field hoursCredits62Est. tuition$30,222$487/creditAccreditationCSWE
Augustana University MSW: Common Questions
Is Augustana University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Augustana 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 Augustana University Offer an Online MSW?
Yes. Master of Social Work (MSW) is offered online.
Does Augustana University Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work (MSW): 30 credit hours; 1 year; Bachelor's degree from a CSWE-accredited social work program.
How Much Does Augustana University's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work (MSW): $490 per credit tuition plus a $530 program fee (rate locked by entering cohort) (about $28,910 for 59 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.