Las Vegas, New Mexico
New Mexico Highlands University MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does New Mexico Highlands University Offer?
New Mexico Highlands University offers 2 MSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (32 credit hours). Estimated tuition starts at $20,686.
2 MSW Options at New Mexico Highlands University
Master of Social Work (Las Vegas Main Campus and Five New Mexico Centers) at New Mexico Highlands University
New Mexico Highlands University · Las VegasFormatOn campus, HybridCredits63Est. tuition$20,686$328/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEOnline Master of Social Work in Clinical Practice at New Mexico Highlands University
New Mexico Highlands University · Las VegasFormatOnlineCredits63Est. tuition$33,075$525/creditAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on New Mexico Highlands University's pages: Clinical practice, Leadership and administration and Bilingual/bicultural clinical practice.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at New Mexico Highlands University
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social Work (Las Vegas main campus and five New Mexico centers)Starts: Fall | 32 credit hours, 9-12 months | Two field practicums, each spanning two semesters | Graduate tuition and fees $328.35 per credit hour (resident), $527.35 (non-resident); Fall 2026-Summer 2027 | |
| Online Master of Social Work in Clinical PracticeStarts: Spring, Fall | 32 credit hours, 12 months full time; 18 months part time | Two field practicums, each spanning two semesters | $525 per credit; $33,075 total tuition |
From New Mexico Highlands 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 New Mexico Highlands University Compares
New Mexico Highlands University's lowest estimated tuition, $20,686 for Master of Social Work (Las Vegas main campus and five New Mexico centers), is below the national median of $40,180 (29th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 63 credits, against a national median of 60.
| New Mexico Highlands University | New Mexico median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $20,686 | $20,686 | $40,180 |
| Credits | 63 | 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.
MSW Dual Degrees at New Mexico Highlands University
Other Social Work Degrees at New Mexico Highlands 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 New Mexico Highlands University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
New Mexico Highlands 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
From New Mexico Highlands University's MSW to a New Mexico 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 hoursNot less than two years of post-graduate supervised social work experi…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
New Mexico license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With New Mexico Highlands University
Online MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
Master of Social Work at Western New Mexico University
Western New Mexico University · Silver City, NMFormatOnline900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$20,638$344/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (M.S.W.) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock
University of Arkansas at Little Rock · Little Rock, ARFormatOn campus, OnlineCredits60Est. tuition$20,625$344/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work Online (2-Year, 3-Year, 1-Year and 2-Year Advanced Standing) at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of North Carolina at Charlotte · Charlotte, NCFormatOnline464 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$20,473$341/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnline, On campusCredits30Est. tuition$20,910$697/creditAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnlineCredits64Est. tuition$20,288$317/creditAccreditationCSWE
New Mexico Highlands University MSW: Common Questions
Is New Mexico Highlands University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
New Mexico Highlands 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 New Mexico Highlands University Offer an Online MSW?
Yes. Online Master of Social Work in Clinical Practice is offered online.
Does New Mexico Highlands University Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work (Las Vegas main campus and five New Mexico centers): 32 credit hours; 9-12 months; BSW from a CSWE-accredited school. Online Master of Social Work in Clinical Practice: 32 credit hours; 12 months full time; 18 months part time; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program.
How Much Does New Mexico Highlands University's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work (Las Vegas main campus and five New Mexico centers): Graduate tuition and fees $328.35 per credit hour (resident), $527.35 (non-resident); Fall 2026-Summer 2027 (about $20,686 for 63 credits, before fees). Online Master of Social Work in Clinical Practice: $525 per credit; $33,075 total tuition (about $33,075 for 63 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
How Many Field Hours Does New Mexico Highlands University's MSW Require?
Master of Social Work (Las Vegas main campus and five New Mexico centers): Two field practicums, each spanning two semesters. Online Master of Social Work in Clinical Practice: Two field practicums, each spanning two semesters.