Lynchburg, Virginia
Liberty University MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does Liberty University Offer?
Liberty University offers 2 MSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing. Estimated tuition starts at $34,800.
2 MSW Options at Liberty University
- FormatOn campusCredits60Est. tuition$575per credit · general rateAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnline1,000 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$34,800$580/creditAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on Liberty University's pages: General cognate and Individual and family clinical cognate.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at Liberty University
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Master of Social Work (MSW) | $575 per credit hour (residential Master Programs rate; general graduate rate) | |||
| Online Master of Social Work (MSW)Starts: October 26, 2026, January 18, 2027, March 22, 2027 | Offered | At least 1,000 hours: a 400-hour placement over 2 semesters and a 600-hour block placement (advanced standing: at least 600 hours) | $580 per credit hour full time; $645 per credit hour part time (online master's rate) |
From Liberty 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 Liberty University Compares
Liberty University's lowest estimated tuition, $34,800 for Online Master of Social Work (MSW), is below the national median of $40,180 (115th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 15 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 5th of 5 in Virginia and 292nd of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| Liberty University | Virginia median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $34,800 | $34,800 | $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 Liberty University
- Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW) (on campus and online). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
Is Liberty University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Liberty 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 Liberty University awarded 15 MSWs in 2022-23.
From Liberty University's MSW to a Virginia 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 hoursAt least 3,000 hours of board-registered, supervised post-master's cli…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
Virginia license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Liberty University
Online MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
Master of Social Work (Exclusively Online, Full-Time or Part-Time) at Binghamton University
Binghamton University · Vestal, NYFormatOnline1,000 field hoursCredits64Est. tuition$34,880$545/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$34,920$582/creditAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (Online) at Indiana Wesleyan University
Indiana Wesleyan University · Marion, INFormatOnline500 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$34,500$575/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits61Est. tuition$34,465$565/creditAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnlineCredits48Est. tuition$34,320$715/creditAccreditationCSWE
Liberty University MSW: Common Questions
Is Liberty University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Liberty 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 Liberty University Offer an Online MSW?
Yes. Online Master of Social Work (MSW) is offered online.
Does Liberty University Offer Advanced Standing?
Online Master of Social Work (MSW): BSW or BSSW from a CSWE-accredited program conferred within the last 7 years, with at least a 3.0 GPA.
How Much Does Liberty University's MSW Cost?
Residential Master of Social Work (MSW): $575 per credit hour (residential Master Programs rate; general graduate rate). Online Master of Social Work (MSW): $580 per credit hour full time; $645 per credit hour part time (online master's rate) (about $34,800 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
How Many Field Hours Does Liberty University's MSW Require?
Online Master of Social Work (MSW): At least 1,000 hours: a 400-hour placement over 2 semesters and a 600-hour block placement (advanced standing: at least 600 hours).