Lancaster Bible College · Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Online Master of Social Work
What Should You Know About Online Master of Social Work at Lancaster Bible College?
Online Master of Social Work is a MSW program at Lancaster Bible College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, offered online. It requires 60 credits and takes 1-2 years full time; 2-3 years part time. At $504 per credit, estimated tuition is $30,240 before fees (resident rate). BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing. Lancaster Bible College's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.
Program Details
| Degree | MSW |
|---|---|
| Format | online |
| Part time | Offered |
| Credits | 60 credits |
| Length | 1-2 years full time; 2-3 years part time |
| Advanced standing | As little as one year full time; two years part time |
| Start terms | Fall (August), Spring (January) |
| Tuition | $504 per credit full time; $593 per credit part time (same for in-state and out-of-state) (2026-27) |
| Specializations | Clinical Social Work; Advanced Generalist |
From lbc.edu, reviewed September 30, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How This Program Compares
- Estimated tuition of $30,240 is the 86th lowest of 349 MSW programs on this site with an estimate (median $40,180).
- Its 60 credits compare with a median of 60.
Estimate the full cost and federal loan coverage for this program
After This MSW: The Pennsylvania License Path
- 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 board. Online students licensed in another state follow that state's board.
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Online Master of Social Work: Common Questions
How Much Does Online Master of Social Work at Lancaster Bible College Cost?
$504 per credit full time; $593 per credit part time (same for in-state and out-of-state). That works out to about $30,240 for 60 credits, before fees. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with Lancaster Bible College.
How Long Is Online Master of Social Work?
60 credits, 1-2 years full time; 2-3 years part time, according to the school's program page.
Does Online Master of Social Work Offer Advanced Standing?
Yes. As little as one year full time; two years part time.
Is Online Master of Social Work CSWE Accredited?
Lancaster Bible College's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.