Addison, Illinois
Chamberlain University MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does Chamberlain University Offer?
Chamberlain University offers an MSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (30 credits). Estimated tuition starts at $34,320.
Chamberlain's MSW is offered online through its College of Health Professions.
The Chamberlain University MSW
- FormatOnlineCredits48Est. tuition$34,320$715/creditAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on Chamberlain University's pages: Medical Social Work, Crisis and Response Interventions, Trauma and Advanced Generalist (self-designed option).
Admissions, Structure and Cost at Chamberlain University
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Master of Social Work (MSW)Starts: Sessions year-round; next (fall) session begins October 26 | 30 credits | No GRE scores required | $715 per credit hour (Traditional option: $715 x 48 credit hours = $34,320 tuition, plus fees), effective July 2026 |
From Chamberlain 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 Chamberlain University Compares
Chamberlain University's lowest estimated tuition, $34,320 for Online Master of Social Work (MSW), is below the national median of $40,180 (110th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 48 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 43 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 9th of 17 in Illinois and 191st of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| Chamberlain University | Illinois median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $34,320 | $39,000 | $40,180 |
| Credits | 48 | 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 Chamberlain University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Chamberlain 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
Federal data (IPEDS) show Chamberlain University awarded 43 MSWs in 2022-23.
From Chamberlain University's MSW to a Illinois License
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB examFor the LSW
- Log supervised clinical hoursMSW applicants: 3,000 hours of supervised clinical experience after th…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
Illinois license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Chamberlain University
Online MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
- FormatOnlineCredits61Est. tuition$34,465$565/creditAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (Online) at Indiana Wesleyan University
Indiana Wesleyan University · Marion, INFormatOnline500 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$34,500$575/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (MSW) at Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud State University · Saint Cloud, MNFormatOn campus, Online, HybridCredits59Est. tuition$34,087$578/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnline1,000 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$34,800$580/creditAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (Exclusively Online, Full-Time or Part-Time) at Binghamton University
Binghamton University · Vestal, NYFormatOnline1,000 field hoursCredits64Est. tuition$34,880$545/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Chamberlain University MSW: Common Questions
Is Chamberlain University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Chamberlain 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 Chamberlain University Offer an Online MSW?
Yes. Online Master of Social Work (MSW) is offered online.
Does Chamberlain University Offer Advanced Standing?
Online Master of Social Work (MSW): 30 credits; Bachelor's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program with a minimum 3.0 GPA; degrees older than five years require an active social work license in good standing.
How Much Does Chamberlain University's MSW Cost?
Online Master of Social Work (MSW): $715 per credit hour (Traditional option: $715 x 48 credit hours = $34,320 tuition, plus fees), effective July 2026 (about $34,320 for 48 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
Does Chamberlain University Require the GRE for Its MSW?
Online Master of Social Work (MSW): No GRE scores required.
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Sources
- chamberlain.edu: program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed September 30, 2026
- Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), directory of accredited programs (September 2026)
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23
- Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Division of Professional Regulation