Dubuque, Iowa
Clarke University MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does Clarke University Offer?
Clarke University offers an MSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (30 credits). Estimated tuition starts at $44,175.
The Clarke University MSW
- FormatOn campus900 field hoursCredits57Est. tuition$44,175$775/creditAccreditationCSWE
Admissions, Structure and Cost at Clarke University
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social WorkStarts: Fall | 30 credits, 1 year full time, 2 years part time | Over 900 hours of field practice (over 400 generalist hours plus 500 specialized hours) | $775 per credit hour (MSW) |
From Clarke 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 Clarke University Compares
Clarke University's lowest estimated tuition, $44,175 for Master of Social Work, is above the national median of $40,180 (203rd lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 57 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 16 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 5th of 6 in Iowa and 289th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| Clarke University | Iowa median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $44,175 | $44,175 | $40,180 |
| Credits | 57 | 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.
Other Social Work Degrees at Clarke University
- Bachelor of Social Work (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
Is Clarke University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Clarke 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 Clarke University awarded 16 MSWs in 2022-23.
From Clarke University's MSW to a Iowa License
- 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 hoursSupervised clinical experience of at least two years, beginning after …
- Earn the clinical license (LISW)Independent clinical practice
Iowa license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Clarke University
MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
- FormatOnline1,000 field hoursCredits63Est. tuition$44,100$700/creditAccreditationCSWE
Online Master of Social Work (Jayhawk Global) at University of Kansas
University of Kansas · Lawrence, KSFormatOnlineCredits64Est. tuition$44,480$695/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (Online, Asynchronous) at the University of Montana
The University of Montana · Missoula, MTFormatOnline450 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$43,800$730/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$44,700$745/creditAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOn campus425 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$44,707$745/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Clarke University MSW: Common Questions
Is Clarke University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Clarke 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 Clarke University Offer an Online MSW?
No. Clarke University's MSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
Does Clarke University Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work: 30 credits; 1 year full time, 2 years part time.
How Much Does Clarke University's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work: $775 per credit hour (MSW) (about $44,175 for 57 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
How Many Field Hours Does Clarke University's MSW Require?
Master of Social Work: Over 900 hours of field practice (over 400 generalist hours plus 500 specialized hours).
More MSW Programs in Iowa
Sources
- clarke.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
- Iowa Board of Behavioral Health Professionals (formerly Iowa Board of Social Work), Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing