New Rochelle, New York
Iona University MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does Iona University Offer?
Iona University offers an MSW, offered hybrid. It is in CSWE candidacy, not yet accredited. Estimated tuition starts at $59,400.
The Iona University MSW
- FormatHybrid900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$59,400$990/creditAccreditationCandidacy
Specializations named on Iona University's pages: Interprofessional Collaborative Practice.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at Iona University
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW)Starts: Fall | Not offered | 900 practicum hours over three semesters (150, 375 and 375 hours) | $990 per credit, plus a program fee of $275 per fall/winter/spring term and $100 per summer or January session |
From Iona 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 Iona University Compares
Iona University's lowest estimated tuition, $59,400 for Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW), is above the national median of $40,180 (293rd lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60.
| Iona University | New York median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $59,400 | $65,575 | $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 Iona University
- Social Work, B.S. (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
Is Iona University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Iona 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 Iona University's MSW to a New York License
- 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 hoursAt least 36 months (three years) of full-time post-MSW supervised expe…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
New York license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Iona University
MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
- FormatOn campus1,000 field hoursCredits45Est. tuition$59,400published totalAccreditationCSWE
Social Work MSW (Online) at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus · Teaneck, NJFormatOnline900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$59,700$995/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (San Antonio and Rio Grande Valley Campuses) at Our Lady of the Lake University
Our Lady of the Lake University · San Antonio, TXFormatHybridCredits57Est. tuition$58,767$1,031/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work at Samford University
Samford University · Birmingham, ALFormatOnline, On campusCredits60Est. tuition$60,300$1,005/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (Online, Low Residency) at Fairfield University
Fairfield University · Fairfield, CTFormatOnline500 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$58,500$975/creditAccreditationCSWE
Iona University MSW: Common Questions
Is Iona University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Iona 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 Iona University Offer an Online MSW?
No. Iona University's MSW is offered hybrid, according to its own pages.
Does Iona University Offer Advanced Standing?
No. Iona University's pages say the MSW has no advanced standing track.
How Much Does Iona University's MSW Cost?
Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW): $990 per credit, plus a program fee of $275 per fall/winter/spring term and $100 per summer or January session (about $59,400 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
How Many Field Hours Does Iona University's MSW Require?
Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW): 900 practicum hours over three semesters (150, 375 and 375 hours).
More MSW Programs in New York
Sources
- iona.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
- New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Social Work