Raleigh, North Carolina

North Carolina State University at Raleigh MSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedSchool of Social Work, College of Humanities and Social SciencesPublic

What MSW Options Does North Carolina State University at Raleigh Offer?

North Carolina State University at Raleigh offers an MSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (39 credit hours). Published tuition: NC resident $585.39 per credit hour tuition ($5,268.50 for 9+ hours per semester) plus required fees; nonresident $1,804.11 per credit hour ($16,237.00 for 9+ hours per semester) plus required fees; general graduate rate.

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The North Carolina State University at Raleigh MSW

Specializations named on North Carolina State University at Raleigh's pages: Advanced Generalist Practice.

Admissions, Structure and Cost at North Carolina State University at Raleigh

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work (Traditional two-year and Advanced Standing options)Starts: Fall, Summer (advanced standing)39 credit hours, 12-month intensive, full time, beginning in summerInternship of 16 hours per week in year one and 24 hours per week in year twoGRE not requiredNC resident $585.39 per credit hour tuition ($5,268.50 for 9+ hours per semester) plus required fees; nonresident $1,804.11 per credit hour ($16,237.00 for 9+ hours per semester) plus required fees; general graduate rate

From North Carolina State University at Raleigh'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 North Carolina State University at Raleigh Compares

Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 93 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 3rd of 13 in North Carolina and 108th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

North Carolina State University at RaleighNorth Carolina medianU.S. median
Credits606060

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 North Carolina State University at Raleigh

  • Bachelor of Social Work (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.

Is North Carolina State University at Raleigh's MSW CSWE Accredited?

North Carolina State University at Raleigh'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 North Carolina State University at Raleigh awarded 93 MSWs in 2022-23.

From North Carolina State University at Raleigh's MSW to a North Carolina License

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB exam (Masters (or ACSW examination))For the CMSW
  3. Log supervised clinical hoursUsually about two years of post-MSW practice
  4. Earn the clinical license (LCSWA)Independent clinical practice

North Carolina license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner

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North Carolina State University at Raleigh MSW: Common Questions

Is North Carolina State University at Raleigh's MSW CSWE Accredited?

North Carolina State University at Raleigh'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 North Carolina State University at Raleigh Offer an Online MSW?

No. North Carolina State University at Raleigh's MSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.

Does North Carolina State University at Raleigh Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work (Traditional two-year and Advanced Standing options): 39 credit hours; 12-month intensive, full time, beginning in summer; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program and a cumulative GPA of 3.5.

How Much Does North Carolina State University at Raleigh's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work (Traditional two-year and Advanced Standing options): NC resident $585.39 per credit hour tuition ($5,268.50 for 9+ hours per semester) plus required fees; nonresident $1,804.11 per credit hour ($16,237.00 for 9+ hours per semester) plus required fees; general graduate rate. Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

Does North Carolina State University at Raleigh Require the GRE for Its MSW?

Master of Social Work (Traditional two-year and Advanced Standing options): GRE not required.

How Many Field Hours Does North Carolina State University at Raleigh's MSW Require?

Master of Social Work (Traditional two-year and Advanced Standing options): Internship of 16 hours per week in year one and 24 hours per week in year two.

More MSW Programs in North Carolina

Sources

  1. socialwork.chass.ncsu.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. North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board

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