Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
La Salle University MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does La Salle University Offer?
La Salle University offers an MSW, offered hybrid. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (30 credits (10 courses)). Estimated tuition starts at $57,300.
The La Salle University MSW
- FormatHybrid1,100 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$57,300$955/creditAccreditationCSWE
Admissions, Structure and Cost at La Salle University
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social WorkStarts: January, May, June, August | 30 credits (10 courses) | 1,100 hours (Traditional); 600 hours (Advanced Standing) | $955 per credit hour (Master of Social Work part-time and one-year) |
From La Salle 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 La Salle University Compares
La Salle University's lowest estimated tuition, $57,300 for Master of Social Work, is above the national median of $40,180 (279th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 21 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 13th of 17 in Pennsylvania and 267th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| La Salle University | Pennsylvania median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $57,300 | $55,614 | $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 La Salle University
- Social Work (BSW) (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
Is La Salle University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
La Salle 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 La Salle University awarded 21 MSWs in 2022-23.
From La Salle University's MSW to a Pennsylvania License
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the LSW
- Log supervised clinical hoursAt least 3,000 hours of post-master's supervised clinical experience, …
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
Pennsylvania license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With La Salle University
MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
Hybrid Master of Social Work (Sacramento Campus) at University of the Pacific
University of the Pacific · Stockton, CAFormatHybridCredits55Est. tuition$57,475$1,045/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (MSW), In-Person (Day or Evening Cohort) at Montclair State University
Montclair State University · Montclair, NJFormatOn campusCredits60Est. tuition$57,720$962/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campus1,000 field hoursCredits49Est. tuition$57,820$1,180/creditAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (MSW) at Ramapo College of New Jersey
Ramapo College of New Jersey · Mahwah, NJFormatHybrid1,000 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$58,044$967/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (on Campus, Chester, PA) at Widener University
Widener University · Chester, PAFormatOn campusCredits57Est. tuition$58,140$1,020/creditAccreditationCSWE
La Salle University MSW: Common Questions
Is La Salle University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
La Salle 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 La Salle University Offer an Online MSW?
No. La Salle University's MSW is offered hybrid, according to its own pages.
Does La Salle University Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work: 30 credits (10 courses).
How Much Does La Salle University's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work: $955 per credit hour (Master of Social Work part-time and one-year) (about $57,300 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
How Many Field Hours Does La Salle University's MSW Require?
Master of Social Work: 1,100 hours (Traditional); 600 hours (Advanced Standing).
More MSW Programs in Pennsylvania
- Alvernia UniversityReading
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- Carlow UniversityPittsburgh
- Commonwealth University of PennsylvaniaBloomsburg
- Eastern UniversitySaint Davids
- Kutztown University of PennsylvaniaKutztown
- Lancaster Bible CollegeLancaster
- Marywood UniversityScranton
- All MSW programs in PennsylvaniaState guide and license path
Sources
- lasalle.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
- Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors