Amherst, New York
Daemen University MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does Daemen University Offer?
Daemen University offers 2 MSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (30-33 credits). Estimated tuition starts at $71,880.
2 MSW Options at Daemen University
- FormatOn campus450 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$71,880$1,198/creditAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnline450 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$71,880$1,198/creditAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on Daemen University's pages: Advanced clinical practice with children, youth and families.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at Daemen University
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social Work (on campus)Starts: Fall | 30-33 credits, 1 year full time | 450 hours foundation; 500 hours advanced (clinical practice) | $1,198 per credit hour graduate tuition (2026-27); 30% graduate merit scholarship awarded on acceptance | |
| Master of Social Work (online, 8-week sessions)Starts: October | 30-33 credits, 1 year | 450 hours foundation; 500 hours advanced (clinical practice) | $1,198 per credit hour graduate tuition (2026-27); 30% graduate merit scholarship awarded on acceptance |
From Daemen 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 Daemen University Compares
Daemen University's lowest estimated tuition, $71,880 for Master of Social Work (on campus), is above the national median of $40,180 (320th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 60 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 15th of 20 in New York and 155th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| Daemen University | New York median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $71,880 | $65,575 | $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.
Other Social Work Degrees at Daemen University
- Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
Is Daemen University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Daemen 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 Daemen University awarded 60 MSWs in 2022-23.
From Daemen University's MSW to a New York 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 hoursAt least 36 months (three years) of full-time post-MSW supervised expe…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
New York license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Daemen University
Online MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
- FormatOnlineCredits57Est. tuition$70,395$1,235/creditAccreditationCSWE
Online MSW Program at the Catholic University of America
The Catholic University of America · Washington, DCFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$73,500$1,225/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$73,500$1,225/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$73,560$1,226/creditAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (on Campus in NYC or Live Virtual) at Yeshiva University
Yeshiva University · New York, NYFormatOn campus, Online1,200 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$75,000$1,250/creditAccreditationCSWE
Daemen University MSW: Common Questions
Is Daemen University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Daemen 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 Daemen University Offer an Online MSW?
Yes. Master of Social Work (online, 8-week sessions) is offered online.
Does Daemen University Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work (on campus): 30-33 credits; 1 year full time; BA, BS or BSW in social work from a CSWE-accredited program within the last five years; overall GPA 3.0 and 3.2 in major courses. Master of Social Work (online, 8-week sessions): 30-33 credits; 1 year; BA, BS or BSW in social work from a CSWE-accredited program within the last five years.
How Much Does Daemen University's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work (on campus): $1,198 per credit hour graduate tuition (2026-27); 30% graduate merit scholarship awarded on acceptance (about $71,880 for 60 credits, before fees). Master of Social Work (online, 8-week sessions): $1,198 per credit hour graduate tuition (2026-27); 30% graduate merit scholarship awarded on acceptance (about $71,880 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
How Many Field Hours Does Daemen University's MSW Require?
Master of Social Work (on campus): 450 hours foundation; 500 hours advanced (clinical practice). Master of Social Work (online, 8-week sessions): 450 hours foundation; 500 hours advanced (clinical practice).
More MSW Programs in New York
Sources
- daemen.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 York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Social Work