Huntington, West Virginia
Marshall University MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does Marshall University Offer?
Marshall University offers an MSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (30 or 36 hours). Published tuition: Graduate tuition per semester: $4,932 West Virginia resident; $7,989 metro resident; $11,084 non-resident (program fees extra).
The Marshall University MSW
- FormatOn campus, Online400 field hoursCredits36Est. tuition$4,932per term · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on Marshall University's pages: Behavioral Health.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at Marshall University
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social WorkStarts: Fall | 30 or 36 hours, One calendar year | 400 clock hours supervised in a social welfare agency | Graduate tuition per semester: $4,932 West Virginia resident; $7,989 metro resident; $11,084 non-resident (program fees extra) |
From Marshall 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 Marshall University Compares
Its MSW requires 36 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 54 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 3rd of 3 in West Virginia and 167th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| Marshall University | West Virginia median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | 36 | 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 Marshall University
- MSW School Social Work Certificate
Other Social Work Degrees at Marshall University
- Bachelor of Social Work (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
Is Marshall University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Marshall 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 Marshall University awarded 54 MSWs in 2022-23.
From Marshall University's MSW to a West Virginia License
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the LGSW
- Log supervised clinical hoursA minimum of two years of full-time employment and 3,000 hours of prac…
- Earn the clinical license (LICSW)Independent clinical practice
West Virginia license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Marshall University
Online MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools:
Master of Social Work - 100% Online Advanced Standing at Florida Atlantic University
Florida Atlantic University · Boca Raton, FLFormatOnlineCredits30Est. tuition$11,155$372/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work, Advanced Standing (App State Online) at Appalachian State University
Appalachian State University · Boone, NCFormatOnlineCredits33Est. tuition$11,359$344/creditAccreditationCSWEMaestría En Trabajo Social (MSW), Especialidad En Trabajo Social Clínico - Online / Presencial at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro · San Juan, PRFormatOnline, On campusCredits57Est. tuition$12,939$227/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (Online) at University of North Alabama
University of North Alabama · Florence, ALFormatOnline900 field hoursCredits30Est. tuition$14,850$495/creditAccreditationCSWEOnline Advanced Standing Master of Social Work at University of Arkansas
University of Arkansas · Fayetteville, ARFormatOnlineCredits32Est. tuition$15,151$473/creditAccreditationCSWE
Marshall University MSW: Common Questions
Is Marshall University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Marshall 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 Marshall University Offer an Online MSW?
Yes. Master of Social Work is offered online.
Does Marshall University Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work: 30 or 36 hours; One calendar year; BSW within the last 7 years from a program accredited or in candidacy by CSWE, cumulative GPA of 3.00 and social work GPA of 3.25.
How Much Does Marshall University's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work: Graduate tuition per semester: $4,932 West Virginia resident; $7,989 metro resident; $11,084 non-resident (program fees extra). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
How Many Field Hours Does Marshall University's MSW Require?
Master of Social Work: 400 clock hours supervised in a social welfare agency.