Fresno, California
Fresno Pacific University MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does Fresno Pacific University Offer?
Fresno Pacific University offers an MSW, offered on campus. It is in CSWE candidacy, not yet accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing. Estimated tuition starts at $46,200.
The Fresno Pacific University MSW
- FormatOn campusCredits60Est. tuition$46,200$770/creditAccreditationCandidacy
Specializations named on Fresno Pacific University's pages: Advanced clinical practice.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at Fresno Pacific University
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) | Two semesters | $770 per unit (700-level graduate courses) plus $139 student services fee per semester |
From Fresno Pacific 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 Fresno Pacific University Compares
Fresno Pacific University's lowest estimated tuition, $46,200 for Master of Social Work (M.S.W.), is above the national median of $40,180 (220th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60.
| Fresno Pacific University | California median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $46,200 | $48,600 | $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 Fresno Pacific University
- Social Work, B.A. (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
Is Fresno Pacific University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Fresno Pacific University's MSW is in CSWE candidacy (September 2026): it is working toward accreditation but is not yet accredited. Most state boards require a degree from a CSWE-accredited program; CSWE's policy is that students who graduate after a program earns initial accreditation are treated as graduates of an accredited program, so confirm the program's expected accreditation date before you enroll. All CSWE-accredited MSW programs
From Fresno Pacific University's MSW to a California License
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB exam (California Law and Ethics Exam (must be taken annually until passed to renew the ASW registration, and passed to receive a subsequent registration))For the ASW
- Log supervised clinical hoursMinimum 3,000 hours over a minimum of 104 supervised weeks, including …
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
California license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Fresno Pacific University
MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
Online Master of Social Work at University of Massachusetts Global
University of Massachusetts Global · Irvine, CAFormatOnline900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$46,200$770/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (Portland, Eugene, Central Oregon and Online Options) at Portland State University
Portland State University · Portland, ORFormatOn campus, Online900 field hoursCredits78Est. tuition$46,098$591/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits56Est. tuition$46,312$827/creditAccreditationCSWE
Hybrid MSW (Part Time, Delivered Through CSU Online; Denver, Boulder and Fort Collins Cohorts) at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Colorado State University-Fort Collins · Fort Collins, COFormatHybrid600 field hoursCredits62Est. tuition$46,314$747/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campus480 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$45,950$766/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Fresno Pacific University MSW: Common Questions
Is Fresno Pacific University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Fresno Pacific University's MSW is in CSWE candidacy (September 2026): it is working toward accreditation but is not yet accredited. Most state boards require a degree from a CSWE-accredited program; CSWE's policy is that students who graduate after a program earns initial accreditation are treated as graduates of an accredited program, so confirm the program's expected accreditation date before you enroll.
Does Fresno Pacific University Offer an Online MSW?
No. Fresno Pacific University's MSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
Does Fresno Pacific University Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.): Two semesters; See MSW Handbook.
How Much Does Fresno Pacific University's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.): $770 per unit (700-level graduate courses) plus $139 student services fee per semester (about $46,200 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
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