Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus · Portales, New Mexico
Master of Social Work
What Should You Know About Master of Social Work at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus?
Master of Social Work is a MSW program at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus in Portales, New Mexico, offered online. It requires 60 credit hours and takes 2 years full time; part-time available. At $317 per credit, estimated tuition is $19,020 before fees (resident rate). BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (30 credit hours). Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus's MSW is in CSWE candidacy (September 2026), not yet accredited.
Program Details
| Degree | MSW |
|---|---|
| Format | online |
| Part time | Offered |
| Credits | 60 credit hours |
| Length | 2 years full time; part-time available |
| Advanced standing | 30 credit hours; 1 year; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program with a GPA of 3.25 or higher; BSW awarded before advanced standing courses begin |
| Start terms | Fall, Spring |
| Tuition | $317 per credit hour (New Mexico resident graduate); $415.50 per credit hour for non-residents enrolled in more than 6 credit hours ($317 at 6 or fewer); registration fee $35-$60 per term |
| Specializations | Clinical; Clinical Military; Children, Youth, and Families |
From enmu.edu, reviewed September 30, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How This Program Compares
- Estimated tuition of $19,020 is the 19th lowest of 349 MSW programs on this site with an estimate (median $40,180).
- Its 60 credits compare with a median of 60.
- Advanced standing drops 30 credits, about $9,510 in tuition at the published rate.
Estimate the full cost and federal loan coverage for this program
After This MSW: The New Mexico License Path
- 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 hoursNot less than two years of post-graduate supervised social work experi…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
New Mexico license tiers from its board. Online students licensed in another state follow that state's board.
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Master of Social Work: Common Questions
How Much Does Master of Social Work at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Cost?
$317 per credit hour (New Mexico resident graduate); $415.50 per credit hour for non-residents enrolled in more than 6 credit hours ($317 at 6 or fewer); registration fee $35-$60 per term. That works out to about $19,020 for 60 credits, before fees. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus.
How Long Is Master of Social Work?
60 credit hours, 2 years full time; part-time available, according to the school's program page.
Does Master of Social Work Offer Advanced Standing?
Yes. 30 credit hours; 1 year; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program with a GPA of 3.25 or higher; BSW awarded before advanced standing courses begin.
Is Master of Social Work CSWE Accredited?
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus's MSW is in CSWE candidacy (September 2026), not yet accredited.