Scranton, Pennsylvania

Marywood University MSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedSchool of Social Work, College of Health SciencesPrivate nonprofit

What MSW Options Does Marywood University Offer?

Marywood University offers an MSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. Estimated tuition starts at $39,000.

Researched and edited by · Updated

The Marywood University MSW

Admissions, Structure and Cost at Marywood University

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work (Scranton, Lehigh Valley at DeSales, and online)$650 per credit (Social Work, graduate tuition, fall 2026 and spring 2027)

From Marywood 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 Marywood University Compares

Marywood University's lowest estimated tuition, $39,000 for Master of Social Work (Scranton, Lehigh Valley at DeSales, and online), is below the national median of $40,180 (154th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 64 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 8th of 17 in Pennsylvania and 148th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

Marywood UniversityPennsylvania medianU.S. median
Estimated tuition (lowest option)$39,000$55,614$40,180
Credits606060

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 Marywood University

Other Social Work Degrees at Marywood University

  • Social Work (BSW) (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.

Is Marywood University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Marywood 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 Marywood University awarded 64 MSWs in 2022-23.

From Marywood University's MSW to a Pennsylvania License

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the LSW
  3. Log supervised clinical hoursAt least 3,000 hours of post-master's supervised clinical experience, …
  4. Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice

Pennsylvania license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner

Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Marywood University

Online MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:

Marywood University MSW: Common Questions

Is Marywood University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Marywood 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 Marywood University Offer an Online MSW?

Yes. Master of Social Work (Scranton, Lehigh Valley at DeSales, and online) is offered online.

How Much Does Marywood University's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work (Scranton, Lehigh Valley at DeSales, and online): $650 per credit (Social Work, graduate tuition, fall 2026 and spring 2027) (about $39,000 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

More MSW Programs in Pennsylvania

Sources

  1. marywood.edu: program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed September 30, 2026
  2. Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), directory of accredited programs (September 2026)
  3. U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23
  4. Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors

Every program on this site was checked against the school's own website. Accreditation status comes only from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory, license rules from each state's social work board, and graduate counts from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Sponsored listings are labeled and never change which programs we list or how we rank them. How we verify programs