Greenville, North Carolina

East Carolina University MSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedSchool of Social Work, College of Health and Human SciencesPublic

What MSW Options Does East Carolina University Offer?

East Carolina University offers 2 MSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (42 credit hours). Estimated tuition starts at $16,624.

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2 MSW Options at East Carolina University

Specializations named on East Carolina University's pages: Clinical-Community Social Work Practice from a Relational Perspective.

Admissions, Structure and Cost at East Carolina University

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work, full-time on campus (Regular Pathway and Advanced Standing)42 credit hours, 1 year, full time (both summer sessions, fall and spring)1,032 hours of field education (regular pathway); 672 hours (advanced standing)Fall 2026 main campus graduate tuition per semester (9+ hours): resident $2,493.54; non-resident $9,396.54; plus $45.00 per credit hour additional tuition for all MS of Social Work programs and university fees
Master of Social Work, part-time online (Regular Pathway and Advanced Standing)42 credit hours, 3 years part time1,032 hours of field education (regular pathway); 672 hours (advanced standing)Fall 2026 distance education graduate tuition: resident $277.06 per credit hour; non-resident $1,044.06 per credit hour; plus $45.00 per credit hour additional tuition for all MS of Social Work programs and DE fees

From East Carolina 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 East Carolina University Compares

East Carolina University's lowest estimated tuition, $16,624 for Master of Social Work, part-time online (Regular Pathway and Advanced Standing), is below the national median of $40,180 (14th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 67 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 7th of 13 in North Carolina and 142nd of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

East Carolina UniversityNorth Carolina medianU.S. median
Estimated tuition (lowest option)$16,624$20,473$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.

Other Social Work Degrees at East Carolina 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 East Carolina University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

East Carolina 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 East Carolina University awarded 67 MSWs in 2022-23.

From East Carolina University's MSW to a North Carolina License

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB exam (Masters (or ACSW examination))For the CMSW
  3. Log supervised clinical hoursUsually about two years of post-MSW practice
  4. Earn the clinical license (LCSWA)Independent clinical practice

North Carolina license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner

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East Carolina University MSW: Common Questions

Is East Carolina University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

East Carolina 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 East Carolina University Offer an Online MSW?

Yes. Master of Social Work, part-time online (Regular Pathway and Advanced Standing) is offered online.

Does East Carolina University Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work, full-time on campus (Regular Pathway and Advanced Standing): 42 credit hours; 1 year, full time (both summer sessions, fall and spring); Undergraduate degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program within the past 7 years. Master of Social Work, part-time online (Regular Pathway and Advanced Standing): 42 credit hours; 3 years part time; Undergraduate degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program within the past 7 years.

How Much Does East Carolina University's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work, full-time on campus (Regular Pathway and Advanced Standing): Fall 2026 main campus graduate tuition per semester (9+ hours): resident $2,493.54; non-resident $9,396.54; plus $45.00 per credit hour additional tuition for all MS of Social Work programs and university fees. Master of Social Work, part-time online (Regular Pathway and Advanced Standing): Fall 2026 distance education graduate tuition: resident $277.06 per credit hour; non-resident $1,044.06 per credit hour; plus $45.00 per credit hour additional tuition for all MS of Social Work programs and DE fees (about $16,624 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

How Many Field Hours Does East Carolina University's MSW Require?

Master of Social Work, full-time on campus (Regular Pathway and Advanced Standing): 1,032 hours of field education (regular pathway); 672 hours (advanced standing). Master of Social Work, part-time online (Regular Pathway and Advanced Standing): 1,032 hours of field education (regular pathway); 672 hours (advanced standing).

More MSW Programs in North Carolina

Sources

  1. chhs.ecu.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. North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board

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