Honolulu, Hawaii
Hawaii Pacific University MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does Hawaii Pacific University Offer?
Hawaii Pacific University offers an MSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (30 credits). Estimated tuition starts at $70,395.
The Hawaii Pacific University MSW
- FormatOnlineCredits57Est. tuition$70,395$1,235/creditAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on Hawaii Pacific University's pages: Advanced Generalist Practice and Military and Veterans Affairs area of emphasis.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at Hawaii Pacific University
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social Work (online)Starts: Fall, Summer (Advanced Standing) | 30 credits, 1 year | $1,235 per credit |
From Hawaii 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 Hawaii Pacific University Compares
Hawaii Pacific University's lowest estimated tuition, $70,395 for Master of Social Work (online), is above the national median of $40,180 (318th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 57 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 17 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 2nd of 2 in Hawaii and 285th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| Hawaii Pacific University | Hawaii median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $70,395 | $70,395 | $40,180 |
| Credits | 57 | 57 | 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 Hawaii Pacific 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 Hawaii Pacific University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Hawaii Pacific 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 Hawaii Pacific University awarded 17 MSWs in 2022-23.
From Hawaii Pacific University's MSW to a Hawaii License
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the LSW
- Log supervised clinical hoursAt least 3,000 hours of post-graduate supervised clinical social work …
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
Hawaii license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Hawaii Pacific University
Online MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
- FormatOnline450 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$71,880$1,198/creditAccreditationCSWE
100% Online MSW Program at Rutgers University
Rutgers University · New Brunswick, NJFormatOnline900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$67,920$1,132/creditAccreditationCSWEOnline MSW Program at the Catholic University of America
The Catholic University of America · Washington, DCFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$73,500$1,225/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$73,500$1,225/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$73,560$1,226/creditAccreditationCSWE
Hawaii Pacific University MSW: Common Questions
Is Hawaii Pacific University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Hawaii Pacific 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 Hawaii Pacific University Offer an Online MSW?
Yes. Master of Social Work (online) is offered online.
Does Hawaii Pacific University Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work (online): 30 credits; 1 year; BSW degree from a CSWE-accredited school.
How Much Does Hawaii Pacific University's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work (online): $1,235 per credit (about $70,395 for 57 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
More MSW Programs in Hawaii
Sources
- hpu.edu: program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed September 30, 2026
- Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), directory of accredited programs (September 2026)
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23
- Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Professional and Vocational Licensing Division, Social Worker Program