Madison, Wisconsin
Herzing University MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does Herzing University Offer?
Herzing University offers an MSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (36 credits). Estimated tuition starts at $40,500.
Herzing's MSW is offered online; CSWE lists it under Herzing University.
The Herzing University MSW
Online Master of Social Work (for Non-BSW Students) at Herzing University
Herzing University · MadisonFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$40,500$675/creditAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on Herzing University's pages: Mental Health, Medical Social Work and Children, Families, and Aging Services.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at Herzing University
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Master of Social Work (for non-BSW students)Starts: January (next classes start January 11) | 36 credits, As few as 12 months | 900 total field practicum hours (500 for Advanced Standing), completed in person | $675 per credit |
From Herzing 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 Herzing University Compares
Herzing University's lowest estimated tuition, $40,500 for Online Master of Social Work (for non-BSW students), is above the national median of $40,180 (179th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60.
| Herzing University | Wisconsin median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $40,500 | $40,500 | $40,180 |
| Credits | 60 | 56 | 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 Herzing University
- Bachelor of Social Work (online). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
Is Herzing University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Herzing 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 Herzing University's MSW to a Wisconsin License
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the APSW
- Log supervised clinical hours3,000 hours of clinical social work practice, including at least 1,000…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
Wisconsin license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Herzing University
Online MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
Online Master of Social Work at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee · Milwaukee, WIFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$40,500$675/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (MSW), in Person or Online at University of St Francis
University of St Francis · Joliet, ILFormatOn campus, Online500 field hoursCredits62Est. tuition$40,300$650/creditAccreditationCSWESocial Work MSW Online Bilingual at Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago · Chicago, ILFormatOnline1,000 field hoursCredits49Est. tuition$40,180$820/creditAccreditationCSWEMSW Direct (Online) at Indiana University
Indiana University · Indianapolis, INFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$40,138$669/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$40,020$667/creditAccreditationCSWE
Herzing University MSW: Common Questions
Is Herzing University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Herzing 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 Herzing University Offer an Online MSW?
Yes. Online Master of Social Work (for non-BSW students) is offered online.
Does Herzing University Offer Advanced Standing?
Online Master of Social Work (for non-BSW students): 36 credits; As few as 12 months; Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree.
How Much Does Herzing University's MSW Cost?
Online Master of Social Work (for non-BSW students): $675 per credit (about $40,500 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
How Many Field Hours Does Herzing University's MSW Require?
Online Master of Social Work (for non-BSW students): 900 total field practicum hours (500 for Advanced Standing), completed in person.
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Sources
- herzing.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
- Wisconsin Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Social Work Examining Board - Social Work Section (Department of Safety and Professional Services)