Cleveland, Ohio

Cleveland State University MSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedSchool of Social Work, College of HealthPublic

What MSW Options Does Cleveland State University Offer?

Cleveland State University offers 2 MSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (30 credits). Estimated tuition starts at $39,354.

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2 MSW Options at Cleveland State University

Specializations named on Cleveland State University's pages: Clinical.

Admissions, Structure and Cost at Cleveland State University

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work (on-campus)Starts: Fall, Spring, Summer30 credits, 1 year full time; 1.5 years accelerated part time; 2 years extended part time$655.90 per credit in-state, $656.90 non-resident domestic, $1,238.55 non-resident international (1-12 credits); $8,526.70 in-state for 13+ credits
Online Master of Social Work (Traditional Track)Starts: January 9, 2027 (3 intakes per year)30 credit hours, Full time: 2 to 4 semesters (7 months to 1 year 3 months); part time: 4 to 5 semesters (1 year 3 months to 1 year 7 months)900 field practicum hours (500 for advanced standing)No GRE required$655.90 per credit in-state; $656.90 per credit out-of-state, plus fees (rates as of 7/2/2026)

From Cleveland 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 Cleveland State University Compares

Cleveland State University's lowest estimated tuition, $39,354 for Master of Social Work (on-campus), is below the national median of $40,180 (162nd lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 117 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 3rd of 11 in Ohio and 80th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

Cleveland State UniversityOhio medianU.S. median
Estimated tuition (lowest option)$39,354$39,900$40,180
Credits606060

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 Cleveland State University

  • Gerontology Graduate Certificate
  • Veterinary Social Work Certificate
  • Chemical Dependency Counseling coursework

Other Social Work Degrees at Cleveland State University

  • Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) (on campus and online). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.

Is Cleveland State University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Cleveland 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 Cleveland State University awarded 117 MSWs in 2022-23.

From Cleveland State University's MSW to a Ohio License

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB examFor the master's-level license (LMSW or similar)
  3. Log supervised clinical hoursTwo full years (24 months) of post-LSW, post-MSW supervised social wor…
  4. Earn the clinical license (LISW)Independent clinical practice

Ohio license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner

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Cleveland State University MSW: Common Questions

Is Cleveland State University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Cleveland 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 Cleveland State University Offer an Online MSW?

Yes. Online Master of Social Work (Traditional Track) is offered online.

Does Cleveland State University Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work (on-campus): 30 credits; 1 year full time; 1.5 years accelerated part time; 2 years extended part time; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program earned within the past 7 years (exceptions considered), minimum 3.0 GPA and positive BSW field practicum evaluations. Online Master of Social Work (Traditional Track): 30 credit hours; Full time: 2 to 4 semesters (7 months to 1 year 3 months); part time: 4 to 5 semesters (1 year 3 months to 1 year 7 months); BSW from a CSWE-accredited program.

How Much Does Cleveland State University's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work (on-campus): $655.90 per credit in-state, $656.90 non-resident domestic, $1,238.55 non-resident international (1-12 credits); $8,526.70 in-state for 13+ credits (about $39,354 for 60 credits, before fees). Online Master of Social Work (Traditional Track): $655.90 per credit in-state; $656.90 per credit out-of-state, plus fees (rates as of 7/2/2026) (about $39,354 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

Does Cleveland State University Require the GRE for Its MSW?

Online Master of Social Work (Traditional Track): No GRE required.

How Many Field Hours Does Cleveland State University's MSW Require?

Online Master of Social Work (Traditional Track): 900 field practicum hours (500 for advanced standing).

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Sources

  1. health.csuohio.edu: program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed September 30, 2026
  2. Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), directory of accredited programs (September 2026)
  3. U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23
  4. Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board (Social Work Professional Standards Committee)

Every program on this site was checked against the school's own website. Accreditation status comes only from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory, license rules from each state's social work board, and graduate counts from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Sponsored listings are labeled and never change which programs we list or how we rank them. How we verify programs