Helena, Montana
Carroll College MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does Carroll College Offer?
Carroll College offers an MSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (30 credit hours). Estimated tuition starts at $45,000.
The Carroll College MSW
- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$45,000published totalAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on Carroll College's pages: Trauma-informed/resilience-focused care, Integrated behavioral healthcare, Evidence-based practice and Professional leadership.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at Carroll College
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social Work (online)Starts: Spring | 30 credit hours, As little as 9 months | Program tuition $45,000 (60-credit traditional track); $22,500 (30-credit advanced standing track) |
From Carroll College'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 Carroll College Compares
Carroll College's lowest estimated tuition, $45,000 for Master of Social Work (online), is above the national median of $40,180 (211th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 20 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 2nd of 2 in Montana and 275th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| Carroll College | Montana median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $45,000 | $43,800 | $40,180 |
| Credits | 60 | 60 | 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.
Is Carroll College's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Carroll College'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
Federal data (IPEDS) show Carroll College awarded 20 MSWs in 2022-23.
From Carroll College's MSW to a Montana License
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB examFor the SWLM
- Log supervised clinical hoursUsually about two years of post-MSW practice
- Earn the clinical license (SWLC)Independent clinical practice
Montana license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Carroll College
Online MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) at Merrimack College
Merrimack College · North Andover, MAFormatOnline, On campus900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$45,000$750/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work at Moravian University
Moravian University · Bethlehem, PAFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$45,000$750/creditAccreditationCSWE60-Credit Online MSW at University of Maryland School of Social Work
University of Maryland School of Social Work · Baltimore, MDFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$45,160$753/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnline1,000 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$44,814$747/creditAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (on Campus and Online) at West Virginia University
West Virginia University · Morgantown, WVFormatOn campus, OnlineCredits60Est. tuition$44,760$746/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Carroll College MSW: Common Questions
Is Carroll College's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Carroll College'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 Carroll College Offer an Online MSW?
Yes. Master of Social Work (online) is offered online.
Does Carroll College Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work (online): 30 credit hours; As little as 9 months; BSW or BSSW from a CSWE-accredited program.
How Much Does Carroll College's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work (online): Program tuition $45,000 (60-credit traditional track); $22,500 (30-credit advanced standing track). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.