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Marist University MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does Marist University Offer?
Marist University offers an MSW, offered online. It is in CSWE candidacy, not yet accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (32 credits). Estimated tuition starts at $65,920.
Formerly Marist College.
The Marist University MSW
- FormatOnline1,100 field hoursCredits64Est. tuition$65,920$1,030/creditAccreditationCandidacy
Specializations named on Marist University's pages: Trauma-informed practice.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at Marist University
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social Work (online) | 32 credits, One year | 1,100 hours of clinical internship training (two-year); 650 hours (advanced standing) | $1,030 per credit |
From Marist 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 Marist University Compares
Marist University's lowest estimated tuition, $65,920 for Master of Social Work (online), is above the national median of $40,180 (307th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 64 credits, against a national median of 60.
| Marist University | New York median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $65,920 | $65,575 | $40,180 |
| Credits | 64 | 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 Marist University
- Social Work (BSW) (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
Is Marist University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Marist University's MSW is in CSWE candidacy (September 2026): it is working toward accreditation but is not yet accredited. Most state boards require a degree from a CSWE-accredited program; CSWE's policy is that students who graduate after a program earns initial accreditation are treated as graduates of an accredited program, so confirm the program's expected accreditation date before you enroll. All CSWE-accredited MSW programs
From Marist 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 Marist University
Online MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$66,000$1,100/creditAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnlineCredits65Est. tuition$66,170$1,018/creditAccreditationCSWE
Online Master of Social Work (Low Residency) at Adelphi University
Adelphi University · Garden City, NYFormatOnline450 field hoursCredits61Est. tuition$65,575$1,075/creditAccreditationCSWE100% Online MSW Program at Rutgers University
Rutgers University · New Brunswick, NJFormatOnline900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$67,920$1,132/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits58Est. tuition$63,800$1,100/creditAccreditationCSWE
Marist University MSW: Common Questions
Is Marist University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Marist University's MSW is in CSWE candidacy (September 2026): it is working toward accreditation but is not yet accredited. Most state boards require a degree from a CSWE-accredited program; CSWE's policy is that students who graduate after a program earns initial accreditation are treated as graduates of an accredited program, so confirm the program's expected accreditation date before you enroll.
Does Marist University Offer an Online MSW?
Yes. Master of Social Work (online) is offered online.
Does Marist University Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work (online): 32 credits; One year; Bachelor's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program with a 3.0 GPA.
How Much Does Marist University's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work (online): $1,030 per credit (about $65,920 for 64 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
How Many Field Hours Does Marist University's MSW Require?
Master of Social Work (online): 1,100 hours of clinical internship training (two-year); 650 hours (advanced standing).
More MSW Programs in New York
Sources
- marist.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