Chicago, Illinois
Loyola University Chicago MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does Loyola University Chicago Offer?
Loyola University Chicago offers 3 MSW options, 2 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (23 credit hours). Estimated tuition starts at $40,180.
3 MSW Options at Loyola University Chicago
- FormatOn campus1,000 field hoursCredits49Est. tuition$57,820$1,180/creditAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnline1,000 field hoursCredits49Est. tuition$57,820$1,180/creditAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnline1,000 field hoursCredits49Est. tuition$40,180$820/creditAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on Loyola University Chicago's pages: Micro Practice: Advanced Clinical Practice track, Micro Practice: Certified Alcohol and other Drugs Counselor training program (CADC) track, Micro Practice: Migration Studies track, Micro Practice: School Social Work/Professional Educator License (PEL) track, Leadership, Mezzo, & Macro Practice (LMMP): Leadership, Community, Advocacy, and Policy (LCAP) track and Micro Practice: School Social Work/Professional Educator License (PEL) track (Illinois residents only).
Admissions, Structure and Cost at Loyola University Chicago
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work MSW (in person)Starts: Fall, Spring, Summer | 23 credit hours, 1 year | Two internships for a total of 1,000 hours (advanced standing: one internship, 600 hours) | $1,180 per credit hour (Graduate School of Social Work, 2026-2027); program page estimates $57,820 for 49 credit hours | |
| Social Work MSW OnlineStarts: Fall | 23 credit hours, 1 year | Two internships for a total of 1,000 hours (advanced standing: one internship, 600 hours) | $1,180 per credit hour (Graduate School of Social Work rate, applies to all programs except the Bilingual MSW, 2026-2027) | |
| Social Work MSW Online BilingualStarts: Fall | Four continuous semesters | Two internships for a total of 1,000 hours (advanced standing: one internship, 600 hours) | $820 per credit hour (Bilingual MSW Online Program, 2026-2027); program page estimates $40,180 for 49 credit hours |
From Loyola University Chicago'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 Loyola University Chicago Compares
Loyola University Chicago's lowest estimated tuition, $40,180 for Social Work MSW Online Bilingual, is equal to the national median of $40,180 (175th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 49 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 254 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 2nd of 17 in Illinois and 27th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| Loyola University Chicago | Illinois median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $40,180 | $39,000 | $40,180 |
| Credits | 49 | 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.
MSW Dual Degrees at Loyola University Chicago
Certificates at Loyola University Chicago
- Advanced Psychotherapy Certificate Program (for licensed practitioners and clinical supervisors)
Other Social Work Degrees at Loyola University Chicago
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
- PhD in Social Work
Is Loyola University Chicago's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Loyola University Chicago'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 Loyola University Chicago awarded 254 MSWs in 2022-23.
From Loyola University Chicago's MSW to a Illinois License
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB examFor the LSW
- Log supervised clinical hoursMSW applicants: 3,000 hours of supervised clinical experience after th…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
Illinois license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Loyola University Chicago
Online MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
MSW Direct (Online) at Indiana University
Indiana University · Indianapolis, INFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$40,138$669/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (MSW), in Person or Online at University of St Francis
University of St Francis · Joliet, ILFormatOn campus, Online500 field hoursCredits62Est. tuition$40,300$650/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$40,020$667/creditAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (Fully Online, Asynchronous) at Northwest Nazarene University
Northwest Nazarene University · Nampa, IDFormatOnlineCredits63Est. tuition$40,005$635/creditAccreditationCSWEOnline Master of Social Work at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee · Milwaukee, WIFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$40,500$675/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Loyola University Chicago MSW: Common Questions
Is Loyola University Chicago's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Loyola University Chicago'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 Loyola University Chicago Offer an Online MSW?
Yes. Social Work MSW Online and Social Work MSW Online Bilingual are offered online.
Does Loyola University Chicago Offer Advanced Standing?
Social Work MSW (in person): 23 credit hours; 1 year; BSW degree within the past five years; Fall start only. Social Work MSW Online: 23 credit hours; 1 year; BSW degree within the past five years; Spring start only.
How Much Does Loyola University Chicago's MSW Cost?
Social Work MSW (in person): $1,180 per credit hour (Graduate School of Social Work, 2026-2027); program page estimates $57,820 for 49 credit hours (about $57,820 for 49 credits, before fees). Social Work MSW Online: $1,180 per credit hour (Graduate School of Social Work rate, applies to all programs except the Bilingual MSW, 2026-2027) (about $57,820 for 49 credits, before fees). Social Work MSW Online Bilingual: $820 per credit hour (Bilingual MSW Online Program, 2026-2027); program page estimates $40,180 for 49 credit hours (about $40,180 for 49 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
How Many Field Hours Does Loyola University Chicago's MSW Require?
Social Work MSW (in person): Two internships for a total of 1,000 hours (advanced standing: one internship, 600 hours). Social Work MSW Online: Two internships for a total of 1,000 hours (advanced standing: one internship, 600 hours). Social Work MSW Online Bilingual: Two internships for a total of 1,000 hours (advanced standing: one internship, 600 hours).
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Sources
- luc.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
- Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Division of Professional Regulation