New London, New Hampshire
Colby-Sawyer College MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does Colby-Sawyer College Offer?
Colby-Sawyer College offers an MSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (21 course credits and 10 practicum credits (specialist/advanced standing curriculum)). Estimated tuition starts at $41,175.
The Colby-Sawyer College MSW
- FormatOnline900 field hoursCredits61Est. tuition$41,175$675/creditAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on Colby-Sawyer College's pages: Clinical and Macro/policy.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at Colby-Sawyer College
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social WorkStarts: Summer, Fall | 21 course credits and 10 practicum credits (specialist/advanced standing curriculum), 12 months | 900 practicum hours | $675 per credit; technology fee not included |
From Colby-Sawyer 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 Colby-Sawyer College Compares
Colby-Sawyer College's lowest estimated tuition, $41,175 for Master of Social Work, is above the national median of $40,180 (182nd lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 61 credits, against a national median of 60.
| Colby-Sawyer College | New Hampshire median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $41,175 | $49,600 | $40,180 |
| Credits | 61 | 62 | 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 Colby-Sawyer College's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Colby-Sawyer 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
From Colby-Sawyer College's MSW to a New Hampshire License
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB examFor the master's-level license (LMSW or similar)
- Log supervised clinical hoursMinimum 2 years of post-master's supervised clinical work experience t…
- Earn the clinical license (LICSW)Independent clinical practice
New Hampshire license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Colby-Sawyer College
Online MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$41,100$685/creditAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work Pathway Distance Education Program (Online) at California State University-San Bernardino
California State University-San Bernardino · San Bernardino, CAFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$41,340$689/creditAccreditationCSWEOnline Master of Social Work at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee · Milwaukee, WIFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$40,500$675/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEOnline Master of Social Work (for Non-BSW Students) at Herzing University
Herzing University · Madison, WIFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$40,500$675/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$41,940$699/creditAccreditationCSWE
Colby-Sawyer College MSW: Common Questions
Is Colby-Sawyer College's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Colby-Sawyer 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 Colby-Sawyer College Offer an Online MSW?
Yes. Master of Social Work is offered online.
Does Colby-Sawyer College Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work: 21 course credits and 10 practicum credits (specialist/advanced standing curriculum); 12 months; BSW from a CSWE-accredited institution with a 3.0 GPA earned within the last eight years.
How Much Does Colby-Sawyer College's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work: $675 per credit; technology fee not included (about $41,175 for 61 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
How Many Field Hours Does Colby-Sawyer College's MSW Require?
Master of Social Work: 900 practicum hours.
More MSW Programs in New Hampshire
Sources
- colby-sawyer.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
- New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice, Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC)