Saint Davids, Pennsylvania

Eastern University MSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedSocial Work Department, College of Health and SciencesPrivate nonprofit

What MSW Options Does Eastern University Offer?

Eastern University offers an MSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing. Estimated tuition starts at $27,000.

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The Eastern University MSW

Specializations named on Eastern University's pages: Advanced generalist practice.

Admissions, Structure and Cost at Eastern University

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work (Online)Starts: August, January, MayOffered$450 per credit tuition plus $30 per credit fees; $28,800 total tuition and fees for the 2-year MSW; $14,400 for Advanced Standing

From Eastern 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 Eastern University Compares

Eastern University's lowest estimated tuition, $27,000 for Master of Social Work (Online), is below the national median of $40,180 (69th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60.

Eastern UniversityPennsylvania medianU.S. median
Estimated tuition (lowest option)$27,000$55,614$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 Eastern 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 Eastern University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Eastern 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

From Eastern University's MSW to a Pennsylvania License

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the LSW
  3. Log supervised clinical hoursAt least 3,000 hours of post-master's supervised clinical experience, …
  4. Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice

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

Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Eastern University

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Eastern University MSW: Common Questions

Is Eastern University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Eastern 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 Eastern University Offer an Online MSW?

Yes. Master of Social Work (Online) is offered online.

Does Eastern University Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work (Online): advanced standing offered.

How Much Does Eastern University's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work (Online): $450 per credit tuition plus $30 per credit fees; $28,800 total tuition and fees for the 2-year MSW; $14,400 for Advanced Standing (about $27,000 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

More MSW Programs in Pennsylvania

Sources

  1. eastern.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. Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors

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