North Andover, Massachusetts
Merrimack College MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does Merrimack College Offer?
Merrimack College offers an MSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (36 credits). Estimated tuition starts at $45,000.
The Merrimack College MSW
- FormatOnline, On campus900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$45,000$750/creditAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on Merrimack College's pages: Advanced generalist practice.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at Merrimack College
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)Starts: Fall, Spring (part time only), Summer (advanced standing only) | 36 credits, 3 to 4 semesters | Minimum 900 hours of practical experience | $750 per credit (effective for the Fall 2026 start term) |
From Merrimack College'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 Merrimack College Compares
Merrimack College's lowest estimated tuition, $45,000 for Master of Social Work (M.S.W.), is above the national median of $40,180 (211th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 8 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 10th of 11 in Massachusetts and 301st of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| Merrimack College | Massachusetts median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $45,000 | $51,000 | $40,180 |
| Credits | 60 | 62 | 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.
Is Merrimack College's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Merrimack College'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 Merrimack College awarded 8 MSWs in 2022-23.
From Merrimack College's MSW to a Massachusetts License
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the LCSW
- Log supervised clinical hoursAt least 3,500 hours of clinical social work services over not less th…
- Earn the clinical license (LICSW)Independent clinical practice
Massachusetts license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Merrimack College
Online MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$45,000published totalAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work at Moravian University
Moravian University · Bethlehem, PAFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$45,000$750/creditAccreditationCSWE60-Credit Online MSW at University of Maryland School of Social Work
University of Maryland School of Social Work · Baltimore, MDFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$45,160$753/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnline1,000 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$44,814$747/creditAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (on Campus and Online) at West Virginia University
West Virginia University · Morgantown, WVFormatOn campus, OnlineCredits60Est. tuition$44,760$746/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Merrimack College MSW: Common Questions
Is Merrimack College's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Merrimack College'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 Merrimack College Offer an Online MSW?
Yes. Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) is offered online.
Does Merrimack College Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.): 36 credits; 3 to 4 semesters; BSW; summer start only.
How Much Does Merrimack College's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.): $750 per credit (effective for the Fall 2026 start term) (about $45,000 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
How Many Field Hours Does Merrimack College's MSW Require?
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.): Minimum 900 hours of practical experience.
More MSW Programs in Massachusetts
Sources
- merrimack.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
- Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers, Bureau of Health Professions Licensure