Saint Paul, Minnesota

Bethel University MSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedBethel University Graduate SchoolPrivate nonprofit

What MSW Options Does Bethel University Offer?

Bethel University offers an MSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (36 credits). Estimated tuition starts at $46,312.

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The Bethel University MSW

Admissions, Structure and Cost at Bethel University

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work (MSW), onlineStarts: Fall, Spring, Summer36 credits, As few as 12 months$827 per credit (M.S.W. in Social Work, Full program/Advanced Standing)

From Bethel 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 Bethel University Compares

Bethel University's lowest estimated tuition, $46,312 for Master of Social Work (MSW), online, is above the national median of $40,180 (222nd lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 56 credits, against a national median of 60.

Bethel UniversityMinnesota medianU.S. median
Estimated tuition (lowest option)$46,312$46,312$40,180
Credits565860

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 Bethel University

  • Social Work Major (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.

Is Bethel University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Bethel 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

From Bethel University's MSW to a Minnesota License

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the LGSW
  3. Log supervised clinical hoursAt least 200 hours of supervision, at four to eight hours per 160 hour…
  4. Earn the clinical license (LICSW)Independent clinical practice

Minnesota license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner

Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Bethel University

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Bethel University MSW: Common Questions

Is Bethel University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Bethel 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 Bethel University Offer an Online MSW?

Yes. Master of Social Work (MSW), online is offered online.

Does Bethel University Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work (MSW), online: 36 credits; As few as 12 months; BSW from a CSWE-accredited institution.

How Much Does Bethel University's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work (MSW), online: $827 per credit (M.S.W. in Social Work, Full program/Advanced Standing) (about $46,312 for 56 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

More MSW Programs in Minnesota

Sources

  1. bethel.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. Minnesota Board of Social Work

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