Baltimore, Maryland
Morgan State University MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does Morgan State University Offer?
Morgan State University offers 2 MSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (30 credits). Estimated tuition starts at $29,700.
2 MSW Options at Morgan State University
- FormatOn campusCredits60Est. tuition$29,700$495/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$40,020$667/creditAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on Morgan State University's pages: Urban Children, Youth, and Families and Addictions.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at Morgan State University
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social Work (campus-based)Starts: Fall | 30 credits | GRE not required | Graduate tuition $495 per credit hour (Maryland resident), $970 (non-resident); $576.50 and $1,051.50 per credit hour including fees | |
| Online MSW (OMSW)Starts: Fall | 30 credits | GRE not required | Online Master of Social Work $40,000.00 ($667.00 per credit) |
From Morgan State 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 Morgan State University Compares
Morgan State University's lowest estimated tuition, $29,700 for Master of Social Work (campus-based), is below the national median of $40,180 (83rd lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 83 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 3rd of 3 in Maryland and 115th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| Morgan State University | Maryland median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $29,700 | $40,020 | $40,180 |
| Credits | 60 | 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 Morgan State University
- Bachelors in Social Work. A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
- PhD in Social Work
- Doctorate of Social Work (DSW)
Is Morgan State University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Morgan State 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 Morgan State University awarded 83 MSWs in 2022-23.
From Morgan State University's MSW to a Maryland 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 hours2 years as a licensee with at least 3,000 hours of supervised experien…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW-C)Independent clinical practice
Maryland license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Morgan State University
Online MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
- FormatOn campus, OnlineCredits57Est. tuition$29,811$523/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Online Master of Social Work at UCF
UCF · Orlando, FLFormatOnline1,000 field hoursCredits62Est. tuition$30,222$487/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$30,240$504/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (Online, With Bluffton University) at Goshen College
Goshen College · Goshen, INFormatOnline900 field hoursCredits57Est. tuition$30,495$535/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (Online, Bluffton University and Goshen College Partnership) at Bluffton University
Bluffton University · Bluffton, OHFormatOnline900 field hoursCredits57Est. tuition$30,495$535/creditAccreditationCSWE
Morgan State University MSW: Common Questions
Is Morgan State University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Morgan State 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 Morgan State University Offer an Online MSW?
Yes. Online MSW (OMSW) is offered online.
Does Morgan State University Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work (campus-based): 30 credits; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program within the last five years; cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; no grade lower than B in any social work practice course. Online MSW (OMSW): 30 credits; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program within the last five years; cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; no grade lower than B in any social work course.
How Much Does Morgan State University's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work (campus-based): Graduate tuition $495 per credit hour (Maryland resident), $970 (non-resident); $576.50 and $1,051.50 per credit hour including fees (about $29,700 for 60 credits, before fees). Online MSW (OMSW): Online Master of Social Work $40,000.00 ($667.00 per credit) (about $40,020 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
Does Morgan State University Require the GRE for Its MSW?
Master of Social Work (campus-based): GRE not required. Online MSW (OMSW): GRE not required.
More MSW Programs in Maryland
Sources
- morgan.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
- Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners (BSWE), Maryland Department of Health