New Mexico Highlands University · Las Vegas, New Mexico
Master of Social Work (Las Vegas Main Campus and Five New Mexico Centers)
What Should You Know About Master of Social Work (Las Vegas Main Campus and Five New Mexico Centers) at New Mexico Highlands University?
Master of Social Work (Las Vegas main campus and five New Mexico centers) is a MSW program at New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, New Mexico, offered on campus and hybrid. It requires 63 credit hours and takes 24 months full time; 36 months part time; must finish within 5 calendar years. At $328 per credit, estimated tuition is $20,686 before fees (resident rate). BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (32 credit hours). New Mexico Highlands University's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.
Program Details
| Degree | MSW |
|---|---|
| Format | on campus and hybrid |
| Part time | Offered |
| Credits | 63 credit hours |
| Length | 24 months full time; 36 months part time; must finish within 5 calendar years |
| Advanced standing | 32 credit hours; 9-12 months; BSW from a CSWE-accredited school |
| Field education | Two field practicums, each spanning two semesters |
| Start terms | Fall |
| Tuition | Graduate tuition and fees $328.35 per credit hour (resident), $527.35 (non-resident); Fall 2026-Summer 2027 (2026-27) |
| Specializations | Clinical practice; Leadership and administration; Bilingual/bicultural clinical practice |
From nmhu.edu, reviewed September 30, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How This Program Compares
- Estimated tuition of $20,686 is the 29th lowest of 349 MSW programs on this site with an estimate (median $40,180).
- Its 63 credits compare with a median of 60.
- Advanced standing drops 31 credits, about $10,179 in tuition at the published rate.
Estimate the full cost and federal loan coverage for this program
After This MSW: The New Mexico License Path
- 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 board. Online students licensed in another state follow that state's board.
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Master of Social Work (Las Vegas Main Campus and Five New Mexico Centers): Common Questions
How Much Does Master of Social Work (Las Vegas Main Campus and Five New Mexico Centers) at New Mexico Highlands University Cost?
Graduate tuition and fees $328.35 per credit hour (resident), $527.35 (non-resident); Fall 2026-Summer 2027. That works out to about $20,686 for 63 credits, before fees. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with New Mexico Highlands University.
How Long Is Master of Social Work (Las Vegas Main Campus and Five New Mexico Centers)?
63 credit hours, 24 months full time; 36 months part time; must finish within 5 calendar years, according to the school's program page.
Does Master of Social Work (Las Vegas Main Campus and Five New Mexico Centers) Offer Advanced Standing?
Yes. 32 credit hours; 9-12 months; BSW from a CSWE-accredited school.
How Many Field Hours Does Master of Social Work (Las Vegas Main Campus and Five New Mexico Centers) Require?
Two field practicums, each spanning two semesters, according to the school's program page.
Is Master of Social Work (Las Vegas Main Campus and Five New Mexico Centers) CSWE Accredited?
New Mexico Highlands University's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.