Lincoln, Nebraska

Nebraska Wesleyan University MSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedGraduate Programs, Master of Social WorkPrivate nonprofit

What MSW Options Does Nebraska Wesleyan University Offer?

Nebraska Wesleyan University offers an MSW, offered hybrid. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (34 credit hours). Estimated tuition starts at $36,300.

The Nebraska Wesleyan University MSW

Specializations named on Nebraska Wesleyan University's pages: Trauma-conscious practice.

Admissions, Structure and Cost at Nebraska Wesleyan University

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work (evening hybrid, Lincoln)Starts: August34 credit hours, 1 year full time; 2 years part time900 practicum hours (400 in the first year, 500 in the second; 500 for Advanced Standing)$550 per credit hour

From Nebraska Wesleyan 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 Nebraska Wesleyan University Compares

Nebraska Wesleyan University's lowest estimated tuition, $36,300 for Master of Social Work (evening hybrid, Lincoln), is below the national median of $40,180 (127th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 66 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 7 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 2nd of 2 in Nebraska and 302nd of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

Nebraska Wesleyan UniversityNebraska medianU.S. median
Estimated tuition (lowest option)$36,300$36,300$40,180
Credits666460

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 Nebraska Wesleyan University

Is Nebraska Wesleyan University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Nebraska Wesleyan 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 Nebraska Wesleyan University awarded 7 MSWs in 2022-23.

From Nebraska Wesleyan University's MSW to a Nebraska License

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB examFor the PCMSW
  3. Log supervised clinical hours3,000 hours of post-degree supervised experience in mental health prac…
  4. Earn the clinical license (LMHP)Independent clinical practice

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

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Nebraska Wesleyan University MSW: Common Questions

Is Nebraska Wesleyan University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Nebraska Wesleyan 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 Nebraska Wesleyan University Offer an Online MSW?

No. Nebraska Wesleyan University's MSW is offered hybrid, according to its own pages.

Does Nebraska Wesleyan University Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work (evening hybrid, Lincoln): 34 credit hours; 1 year full time; 2 years part time; BSW from a CSWE-accredited school within the last five years (older degrees considered case by case).

How Much Does Nebraska Wesleyan University's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work (evening hybrid, Lincoln): $550 per credit hour (about $36,300 for 66 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

How Many Field Hours Does Nebraska Wesleyan University's MSW Require?

Master of Social Work (evening hybrid, Lincoln): 900 practicum hours (400 in the first year, 500 in the second; 500 for Advanced Standing).

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Sources

  1. nebrwesleyan.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. Nebraska Board of Mental Health Practice, Department of Health and Human Services Licensure Unit (Office of Behavioral Health Licensing)

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