Kennesaw, Georgia
Kennesaw State University MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does Kennesaw State University Offer?
Kennesaw State University offers an MSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (36 credit hours). Estimated tuition starts at $18,360.
The Kennesaw State University MSW
- FormatOn campusCredits60Est. tuition$18,360$306/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on Kennesaw State University's pages: Clinical social work practice.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at Kennesaw State University
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social WorkStarts: Summer, Fall | 36 credit hours, 3 semesters (Summer-Fall-Spring) | $306 per credit hour in-state; $1,175 per credit hour out-of-state; student fees billed separately (graduate tuition, Fall 2026-Summer 2027) |
From Kennesaw 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 Kennesaw State University Compares
Kennesaw State University's lowest estimated tuition, $18,360 for Master of Social Work, is below the national median of $40,180 (17th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 58 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 2nd of 6 in Georgia and 160th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| Kennesaw State University | Georgia median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $18,360 | $20,288 | $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.
MSW Dual Degrees at Kennesaw State University
Is Kennesaw State University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Kennesaw 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 Kennesaw State University awarded 58 MSWs in 2022-23.
From Kennesaw State University's MSW to a Georgia 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 hoursThree years' full-time supervised experience after the master's degree…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
Georgia license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Kennesaw State University
MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
- FormatHybridCredits60Est. tuition$19,380$323/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (Full-Time, Extended Three-Year and Advanced Standing) at University of North Carolina Wilmington
University of North Carolina Wilmington · Wilmington, NCFormatOn campus, Hybrid900 field hoursCredits61Est. tuition$19,530$320/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (Distance-Delivered) at University of Alaska Anchorage
University of Alaska Anchorage · Anchorage, AKFormatOnlineCredits31Est. tuition$17,019$549/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (In-Person and Online Options) at Northeastern State University
Northeastern State University · Tahlequah, OKFormatOn campus, Online900 field hoursCredits58Est. tuition$19,865$343/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work, Part-Time Online (Regular Pathway and Advanced Standing) at East Carolina University
East Carolina University · Greenville, NCFormatOnline1,032 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$16,624$277/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Kennesaw State University MSW: Common Questions
Is Kennesaw State University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Kennesaw 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 Kennesaw State University Offer an Online MSW?
No. Kennesaw State University's MSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
Does Kennesaw State University Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work: 36 credit hours; 3 semesters (Summer-Fall-Spring); Bachelor's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program.
How Much Does Kennesaw State University's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work: $306 per credit hour in-state; $1,175 per credit hour out-of-state; student fees billed separately (graduate tuition, Fall 2026-Summer 2027) (about $18,360 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
More MSW Programs in Georgia
Sources
- kennesaw.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
- Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists (Secretary of State)