Boston College · Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
Master of Social Work
What Should You Know About Master of Social Work at Boston College?
Master of Social Work is a MSW program at Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, offered on campus. It requires two-year MSW: 30 credits first year, 35 credits second year and takes 2 years full time; 3 or 4 years part time. At $1,494 per credit, estimated tuition is $44,820 before fees. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (44 credits (June start)). Boston College's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.
Program Details
| Degree | MSW |
|---|---|
| Format | on campus |
| Part time | Offered |
| Credits | Two-year MSW: 30 credits first year, 35 credits second year |
| Length | 2 years full time; 3 or 4 years part time |
| Advanced standing | 44 credits (June start); Three semesters; January or May/June start; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program |
| Field education | Field education 16 hours per week in the first year and 24 hours per week in the final year |
| GRE | GRE not required |
| Start terms | Fall, January (advanced standing), May/June (advanced standing) |
| Tuition | $1,494 per credit hour (tuition and fees); two-year MSW $44,820 first year, $52,290 second year (2026-27) |
| Specializations | Clinical Social Work; Macro Social Work; Black Leadership in Social Work; Children, Youth, and Families; Global Practice; Health; Latinx Communities; Mental Health |
From bc.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 $44,820 is the 210th lowest of 349 MSW programs on this site with an estimate (median $40,180).
- Its 30 credits compare with a median of 60.
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After This MSW: The Massachusetts License Path
- 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 board. Online students licensed in another state follow that state's board.
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Master of Social Work: Common Questions
How Much Does Master of Social Work at Boston College Cost?
$1,494 per credit hour (tuition and fees); two-year MSW $44,820 first year, $52,290 second year. That works out to about $44,820 for 30 credits, before fees. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with Boston College.
How Long Is Master of Social Work?
Two-year MSW: 30 credits first year, 35 credits second year, 2 years full time; 3 or 4 years part time, according to the school's program page.
Does Master of Social Work Offer Advanced Standing?
Yes. 44 credits (June start); Three semesters; January or May/June start; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program.
How Many Field Hours Does Master of Social Work Require?
Field education 16 hours per week in the first year and 24 hours per week in the final year, according to the school's program page.
Does Master of Social Work Require the GRE?
GRE not required, according to Boston College's admissions information.
Is Master of Social Work CSWE Accredited?
Boston College's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.