Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson State University MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does Jackson State University Offer?
Jackson State University offers an MSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing. Estimated tuition starts at $29,811.
The Jackson State University MSW
- FormatOn campus, OnlineCredits57Est. tuition$29,811$523/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on Jackson State University's pages: Advanced direct practice with children, youth, and families.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at Jackson State University
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social Work | Offered | $523 per credit hour for Mississippi residents (flat $4,704 per term at 9 or more hours); non-residents pay an additional $2,000 non-resident fee |
From Jackson State 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 Jackson State University Compares
Jackson State University's lowest estimated tuition, $29,811 for Master of Social Work, is below the national median of $40,180 (84th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 57 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 47 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 2nd of 2 in Mississippi and 183rd of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| Jackson State University | Mississippi median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $29,811 | $29,811 | $40,180 |
| Credits | 57 | 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 Jackson State University
- Bachelor of Social Work (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
- Ph.D. in Social Work
Is Jackson State University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Jackson State 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 Jackson State University awarded 47 MSWs in 2022-23.
From Jackson State University's MSW to a Mississippi 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 hoursBoard-approved post-master's supervision by a Board-approved LCSW Supe…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
Mississippi license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Jackson State University
Online MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
Online Master of Social Work at UCF
UCF · Orlando, FLFormatOnline1,000 field hoursCredits62Est. tuition$30,222$487/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$30,240$504/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (Online, With Bluffton University) at Goshen College
Goshen College · Goshen, INFormatOnline900 field hoursCredits57Est. tuition$30,495$535/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (Online, Bluffton University and Goshen College Partnership) at Bluffton University
Bluffton University · Bluffton, OHFormatOnline900 field hoursCredits57Est. tuition$30,495$535/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (Primarily Online) at University of Alabama
University of Alabama · Tuscaloosa, ALFormatOnline1,000 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$28,800$480/creditAccreditationCSWE
Jackson State University MSW: Common Questions
Is Jackson State University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Jackson State 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 Jackson State University Offer an Online MSW?
Yes. Master of Social Work is offered online.
Does Jackson State University Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work: Baccalaureate degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program, a grade of B or better in all social work courses and a cumulative 3.0 GPA.
How Much Does Jackson State University's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work: $523 per credit hour for Mississippi residents (flat $4,704 per term at 9 or more hours); non-residents pay an additional $2,000 non-resident fee (about $29,811 for 57 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
More MSW Programs in Mississippi
Sources
- jsums.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
- Mississippi State Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists