Binghamton University · Vestal, New York
Master of Social Work (Exclusively Online, Full-Time or Part-Time)
What Should You Know About Master of Social Work (Exclusively Online, Full-Time or Part-Time) at Binghamton University?
Master of Social Work (exclusively online, full-time or part-time) is a MSW program at Binghamton University in Vestal, New York, offered online. It requires 64 credits and takes same plans of study as campus program (2 years full time; 3.5 years part time). At $545 per credit, estimated tuition is $34,880 before fees (resident rate). BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (up to 29 credits of coursework waived). Binghamton 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 | 64 credits |
| Length | Same plans of study as campus program (2 years full time; 3.5 years part time) |
| Advanced standing | Up to 29 credits of coursework waived; Full-time and part-time sequences; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program earned no more than five years before starting |
| Field education | More than 1,000 hours through two field placements |
| GRE | GRE not required |
| Start terms | Fall |
| Tuition | Fall 2026 online MSW tuition: $545 per credit NY resident, $654 per credit non-resident ($6,540 / $7,850 full time) (2026-27) |
| Specializations | Advanced generalist practice |
From binghamton.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 $34,880 is the 117th lowest of 349 MSW programs on this site with an estimate (median $40,180).
- Its 64 credits compare with a median of 60.
- Its 1,000 field education hours compare with a median of 900 among programs that state them.
- Advanced standing drops 35 credits, about $19,075 in tuition at the published rate.
Estimate the full cost and federal loan coverage for this program
After This MSW: The New York 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 36 months (three years) of full-time post-MSW supervised expe…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
New York license tiers from its board. Online students licensed in another state follow that state's board.
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Master of Social Work (Exclusively Online, Full-Time or Part-Time): Common Questions
How Much Does Master of Social Work (Exclusively Online, Full-Time or Part-Time) at Binghamton University Cost?
Fall 2026 online MSW tuition: $545 per credit NY resident, $654 per credit non-resident ($6,540 / $7,850 full time). That works out to about $34,880 for 64 credits, before fees. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with Binghamton University.
How Long Is Master of Social Work (Exclusively Online, Full-Time or Part-Time)?
64 credits, Same plans of study as campus program (2 years full time; 3.5 years part time), according to the school's program page.
Does Master of Social Work (Exclusively Online, Full-Time or Part-Time) Offer Advanced Standing?
Yes. Up to 29 credits of coursework waived; Full-time and part-time sequences; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program earned no more than five years before starting.
How Many Field Hours Does Master of Social Work (Exclusively Online, Full-Time or Part-Time) Require?
More than 1,000 hours through two field placements, according to the school's program page.
Does Master of Social Work (Exclusively Online, Full-Time or Part-Time) Require the GRE?
GRE not required, according to Binghamton University's admissions information.
Is Master of Social Work (Exclusively Online, Full-Time or Part-Time) CSWE Accredited?
Binghamton University's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.