Bristol, Tennessee

King University MSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedSocial Work, School of Behavioral and Social SciencesPrivate nonprofit

What MSW Options Does King University Offer?

King University offers an MSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing. Estimated tuition starts at $35,380.

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The King University MSW

Admissions, Structure and Cost at King University

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work (online)Starts: Spring (January), Fall (August), Summer (May, Advanced Standing)As little as 12 months full time$610 per semester hour (Master of Social Work, online cost); online technology course fee $100 per course

From King 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 King University Compares

King University's lowest estimated tuition, $35,380 for Master of Social Work (online), is below the national median of $40,180 (120th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 58 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 13 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 10th of 10 in Tennessee and 295th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

King UniversityTennessee medianU.S. median
Estimated tuition (lowest option)$35,380$36,250$40,180
Credits586060

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 King University

Is King University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

King 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 King University awarded 13 MSWs in 2022-23.

From King University's MSW to a Tennessee License

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the LMSW
  3. Log supervised clinical hoursAt least two years of practice as an LMSW (or temporary LMSW) under su…
  4. Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice

Tennessee license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner

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King University MSW: Common Questions

Is King University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

King 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 King University Offer an Online MSW?

Yes. Master of Social Work (online) is offered online.

Does King University Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work (online): As little as 12 months full time; Undergraduate social work degree from a CSWE-accredited program.

How Much Does King University's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work (online): $610 per semester hour (Master of Social Work, online cost); online technology course fee $100 per course (about $35,380 for 58 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

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Sources

  1. king.edu: program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed September 30, 2026
  2. Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), directory of accredited programs (September 2026)
  3. U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23
  4. Tennessee Board of Social Worker Licensure (Tennessee Department of Health)

Every program on this site was checked against the school's own website. Accreditation status comes only from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory, license rules from each state's social work board, and graduate counts from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Sponsored listings are labeled and never change which programs we list or how we rank them. How we verify programs