New York, New York
NYU MSW Programs
New York University
What MSW Options Does NYU Offer?
NYU offers 2 MSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (32 points (sample course of study on the tuition page)). Estimated tuition starts at $116,155.
2 MSW Options at NYU
- FormatOn campus, Online900 field hoursCredits65Est. tuition$116,155$1,787/creditAccreditationCSWE
Hybrid MSW at NYU
NYU · New YorkFormatHybrid900 field hoursCredits65Est. tuition$116,155$1,787/creditAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on NYU's pages: Clinical social work practice.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at NYU
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social Work (on campus in NYC and online nationwide)Starts: Fall, Spring | 32 points (sample course of study on the tuition page), Two semesters (fall-spring), full time only | 900 hours of practicum education (two 450-hour placements) for students beginning practicum Fall 2024 or later; 450 hours for Advanced Standing | GRE not required | $1,787 per point, per term (2026-2027), plus registration and services fees |
| Hybrid MSWStarts: Fall | One in-person practicum placement of 900 hours (may be with the student's employer) | $1,787 per point, per term (2026-2027), plus registration and services fees |
From NYU'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 NYU Compares
NYU's lowest estimated tuition, $116,155 for Master of Social Work (on campus in NYC and online nationwide), is above the national median of $40,180 (347th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 65 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 532 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 3rd of 20 in New York and 11th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| NYU | New York median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $116,155 | $65,575 | $40,180 |
| Credits | 65 | 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 NYU
Other Social Work Degrees at NYU
- Bachelor of Science in Social Work (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
- DSW in Clinical Social Work
- PhD in Social Work
Is NYU's MSW CSWE Accredited?
NYU'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 NYU awarded 532 MSWs in 2022-23.
From NYU's MSW to a New York 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 hoursAt least 36 months (three years) of full-time post-MSW supervised expe…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
New York license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With NYU
Online MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
Online Master of Social Work at USC
USC · Los Angeles, CAFormatOnlineCredits48Est. tuition$111,456$2,322/creditAccreditationCSWEOnline Master of Social Work (MSW) at Case Western Reserve University
Case Western Reserve University · Cleveland, OHFormatOnline900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$102,000$1,700/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (M.S.W.) at Seton Hall University
Seton Hall University · South Orange, NJFormatOn campus, OnlineCredits60Est. tuition$95,100$1,585/creditAccreditationCSWEOnline Master of Social Work at Tulane University
Tulane University · New Orleans, LAFormatOnline900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$87,540$1,459/creditAccreditationCSWEOnline MSW at Andrews University
Andrews University · Berrien Springs, MIFormatOnlineCredits56Est. tuition$79,856$1,426/creditAccreditationCSWE
NYU MSW: Common Questions
Is NYU's MSW CSWE Accredited?
NYU'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 NYU Offer an Online MSW?
Yes. Master of Social Work (on campus in NYC and online nationwide) is offered online.
Does NYU Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work (on campus in NYC and online nationwide): 32 points (sample course of study on the tuition page); Two semesters (fall-spring), full time only; Graduates of a CSWE-accredited undergraduate social work program within the past 5 years.
How Much Does NYU's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work (on campus in NYC and online nationwide): $1,787 per point, per term (2026-2027), plus registration and services fees (about $116,155 for 65 credits, before fees). Hybrid MSW: $1,787 per point, per term (2026-2027), plus registration and services fees (about $116,155 for 65 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
Does NYU Require the GRE for Its MSW?
Master of Social Work (on campus in NYC and online nationwide): GRE not required.
How Many Field Hours Does NYU's MSW Require?
Master of Social Work (on campus in NYC and online nationwide): 900 hours of practicum education (two 450-hour placements) for students beginning practicum Fall 2024 or later; 450 hours for Advanced Standing. Hybrid MSW: One in-person practicum placement of 900 hours (may be with the student's employer).
More MSW Programs in New York
Sources
- socialwork.nyu.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
- New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Social Work