Chicago, Illinois
Chicago State University MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does Chicago State University Offer?
Chicago State University offers an MSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (Minimum of 33 credit hours). Estimated tuition starts at $23,040.
The Chicago State University MSW
- FormatOn campus600 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$23,040$384/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on Chicago State University's pages: Direct Practice, Program Planning and Administration and School Social Work.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at Chicago State University
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) | Minimum of 33 credit hours | School Social Work concentration: 600 clock hours in the school field placement | Fall 2026 graduate tuition: $384 per credit hour Illinois resident, $736 per credit hour non-resident/international, plus $121 per credit hour mandatory fees |
From Chicago State 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 Chicago State University Compares
Chicago State University's lowest estimated tuition, $23,040 for Master of Social Work (M.S.W.), is below the national median of $40,180 (43rd lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 17 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 17th of 17 in Illinois and 286th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| Chicago State University | Illinois median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $23,040 | $39,000 | $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.
Certificates at Chicago State University
- Post MSW Professional Educator License (Type 73) - School Social Work, online
Is Chicago State University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Chicago State 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 Chicago State University awarded 17 MSWs in 2022-23.
From Chicago State 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 Chicago State University
MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
Master of Social Work (MSW) at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville · Edwardsville, ILFormatOn campusCredits60Est. tuition$23,058$384/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$23,100$385/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOn campusCredits62Est. tuition$22,918$370/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (Online) at Missouri State University-Springfield
Missouri State University-Springfield · Springfield, MOFormatOnlineCredits62Est. tuition$22,852published total · resident rateAccreditationCSWESocial Work MSW (Face-to-Face, Pensacola) at University of West Florida
University of West Florida · Pensacola, FLFormatOn campus300 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$22,731$379/creditAccreditationCSWE
Chicago State University MSW: Common Questions
Is Chicago State University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Chicago State 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 Chicago State University Offer an Online MSW?
No. Chicago State University's MSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
Does Chicago State University Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.): Minimum of 33 credit hours; Graduate of a CSWE-accredited baccalaureate social work program, BSW earned within four years prior to admission.
How Much Does Chicago State University's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.): Fall 2026 graduate tuition: $384 per credit hour Illinois resident, $736 per credit hour non-resident/international, plus $121 per credit hour mandatory fees (about $23,040 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
How Many Field Hours Does Chicago State University's MSW Require?
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.): School Social Work concentration: 600 clock hours in the school field placement.
More MSW Programs in Illinois
Sources
- csu.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