Brookville, New York
Long Island University MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does Long Island University Offer?
Long Island University offers an MSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (33 credits). Estimated tuition starts at $86,100.
The Long Island University MSW
Master of Social Work (LIU Brooklyn and LIU Post Campuses) at Long Island University
Long Island University · BrookvilleFormatOn campus900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$86,100$1,435/creditAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on Long Island University's pages: Child and Family Welfare, Forensic Social Work and Substance Use and Addiction.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at Long Island University
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social Work (LIU Brooklyn and LIU Post campuses)Starts: Fall, Spring (part-time spring start) | 33 credits | Minimum of 900 hours (400 generalist year; 500 specialization year) | $1,435 per credit graduate tuition (2026-27); university fee $529 part-time or $1,058 full-time per term |
From Long Island 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 Long Island University Compares
Long Island University's lowest estimated tuition, $86,100 for Master of Social Work (LIU Brooklyn and LIU Post campuses), is above the national median of $40,180 (338th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 90 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 10th of 20 in New York and 111th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| Long Island University | New York median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $86,100 | $65,575 | $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.
Certificates at Long Island University
- Advanced Certificate in Forensic Social Work, on campus
Other Social Work Degrees at Long Island University
- Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW), LIU Brooklyn and LIU Post (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
- Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) (on campus and online)
Is Long Island University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Long Island 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 Long Island University awarded 90 MSWs in 2022-23.
From Long Island University's MSW to a New York 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 36 months (three years) of full-time post-MSW supervised expe…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
New York license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Long Island University
MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
Master of Social Work (Garden City, Hauppauge and Manhattan) at Adelphi University
Adelphi University · Garden City, NYFormatOn campusCredits61Est. tuition$86,925$1,425/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (on Campus, New Orleans) at Tulane University
Tulane University · New Orleans, LAFormatOn campus900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$87,540$1,459/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (on Campus) at Andrews University
Andrews University · Berrien Springs, MIFormatOn campusCredits56Est. tuition$79,856$1,426/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campusCredits60Est. tuition$78,720$1,312/creditAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOn campus, OnlineCredits65Est. tuition$78,325$1,205/creditAccreditationCSWE
Long Island University MSW: Common Questions
Is Long Island University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Long Island 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 Long Island University Offer an Online MSW?
No. Long Island University's MSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
Does Long Island University Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work (LIU Brooklyn and LIU Post campuses): 33 credits; Undergraduate social work degree from a CSWE-accredited baccalaureate program; cumulative GPA of 3.0 standard; bridge course SWK 614 required.
How Much Does Long Island University's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work (LIU Brooklyn and LIU Post campuses): $1,435 per credit graduate tuition (2026-27); university fee $529 part-time or $1,058 full-time per term (about $86,100 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
How Many Field Hours Does Long Island University's MSW Require?
Master of Social Work (LIU Brooklyn and LIU Post campuses): Minimum of 900 hours (400 generalist year; 500 specialization year).
More MSW Programs in New York
Sources
- liu.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
- New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Social Work