Johnson City, Tennessee

East Tennessee State University MSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedDepartment of Social Work, College of Health SciencesPublic

What MSW Options Does East Tennessee State University Offer?

East Tennessee State University offers an MSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing. Published tuition: General graduate rate, Fall 2026-Spring 2027: $692 per credit hour in-state (maintenance fee $549 plus program service fee $143); $1,533 per credit hour out-of-state; 100% online out-of-state eRate $856.50 per credit hour; per-semester caps apply.

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The East Tennessee State University MSW

Specializations named on East Tennessee State University's pages: Clinical concentration.

Admissions, Structure and Cost at East Tennessee State University

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work (Johnson City main campus or 100% online)Offered430 generalist field hours over 2 semesters plus 600 advanced practice field hours over 2 semestersGeneral graduate rate, Fall 2026-Spring 2027: $692 per credit hour in-state (maintenance fee $549 plus program service fee $143); $1,533 per credit hour out-of-state; 100% online out-of-state eRate $856.50 per credit hour; per-semester caps apply

From East Tennessee 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 East Tennessee State University Compares

Its MSW requires 63 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 69 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 2nd of 10 in Tennessee and 137th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

East Tennessee State UniversityTennessee medianU.S. median
Credits636060

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 East Tennessee State University

  • Certificate in Clinical Addiction Counseling Studies

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

East Tennessee 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 East Tennessee State University awarded 69 MSWs in 2022-23.

From East Tennessee State University's MSW to a Tennessee License

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the LMSW
  3. Log supervised clinical hoursAt least two years of practice as an LMSW (or temporary LMSW) under su…
  4. Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice

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

Similar MSW Programs to Compare With East Tennessee State University

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East Tennessee State University MSW: Common Questions

Is East Tennessee State University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

East Tennessee 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 East Tennessee State University Offer an Online MSW?

Yes. Master of Social Work (Johnson City main campus or 100% online) is offered online.

Does East Tennessee State University Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work (Johnson City main campus or 100% online): Undergraduate degree in social work (BSW); full-time and part-time options.

How Much Does East Tennessee State University's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work (Johnson City main campus or 100% online): General graduate rate, Fall 2026-Spring 2027: $692 per credit hour in-state (maintenance fee $549 plus program service fee $143); $1,533 per credit hour out-of-state; 100% online out-of-state eRate $856.50 per credit hour; per-semester caps apply. Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

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

Master of Social Work (Johnson City main campus or 100% online): 430 generalist field hours over 2 semesters plus 600 advanced practice field hours over 2 semesters.

More MSW Programs in Tennessee

Sources

  1. etsu.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. Tennessee Board of Social Worker Licensure (Tennessee Department of Health)

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