Baylor University · Waco, Texas
Online Master of Social Work
What Should You Know About Online Master of Social Work at Baylor University?
Online Master of Social Work is a MSW program at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, offered online. It requires 58 credit hours and takes 16-, 24-, 32- and 40-month tracks. At $1,100 per credit, estimated tuition is $63,800 before fees. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (30 credit hours). Baylor University's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.
Program Details
| Degree | MSW |
|---|---|
| Format | online |
| Part time | Offered |
| Credits | 58 credit hours |
| Length | 16-, 24-, 32- and 40-month tracks |
| Advanced standing | 30 credit hours; As few as 12 months; BSW, or completion of a leveling program |
| GRE | GRE not required |
| Start terms | Spring, Summer |
| Tuition | $1,100 per credit hour (online, beginning Spring 2023), plus course or lab fees of about $50 |
| Specializations | Clinical Practice; Community Practice |
From socialwork.web.baylor.edu, reviewed September 30, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How This Program Compares
- Estimated tuition of $63,800 is the 304th lowest of 349 MSW programs on this site with an estimate (median $40,180).
- Its 58 credits compare with a median of 60.
- Advanced standing drops 28 credits, about $30,800 in tuition at the published rate.
Estimate the full cost and federal loan coverage for this program
After This MSW: The Texas License Path
- 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 3,000 hours of supervised professional clinical experience ov…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
Texas license tiers from its board. Online students licensed in another state follow that state's board.
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- FormatOn campusCredits58Est. tuition$52,200$900/creditAccreditationCSWE
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Online Master of Social Work: Common Questions
How Much Does Online Master of Social Work at Baylor University Cost?
$1,100 per credit hour (online, beginning Spring 2023), plus course or lab fees of about $50. That works out to about $63,800 for 58 credits, before fees. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with Baylor University.
How Long Is Online Master of Social Work?
58 credit hours, 16-, 24-, 32- and 40-month tracks, according to the school's program page.
Does Online Master of Social Work Offer Advanced Standing?
Yes. 30 credit hours; As few as 12 months; BSW, or completion of a leveling program.
Does Online Master of Social Work Require the GRE?
GRE not required, according to Baylor University's admissions information.
Is Online Master of Social Work CSWE Accredited?
Baylor University's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.