Marquette, Michigan

Northern Michigan University MSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedDepartment of Social WorkPublic

What MSW Options Does Northern Michigan University Offer?

Northern Michigan University offers an MSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (36 credits). Estimated tuition starts at $38,550.

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The Northern Michigan University MSW

Specializations named on Northern Michigan University's pages: Clinical and Advanced Generalist.

Admissions, Structure and Cost at Northern Michigan University

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work (MSW), Traditional Campus and Global CampusStarts: Fall (regular standing), Summer (advanced standing)36 credits, 1 year (summer, fall and winter)900 clock hours for regular standing students over two years; advanced standing students complete 500 hours over two semestersGraduate tuition $771 per credit resident and $987 per credit nonresident on campus; online courses $771 per credit plus a $50 per credit distance education fee (Fall 2026 - Winter 2027)

From Northern Michigan 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 Northern Michigan University Compares

Northern Michigan University's lowest estimated tuition, $38,550 for Master of Social Work (MSW), Traditional Campus and Global Campus, is below the national median of $40,180 (150th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 50 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 27 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 7th of 10 in Michigan and 243rd of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

Northern Michigan UniversityMichigan medianU.S. median
Estimated tuition (lowest option)$38,550$51,961$40,180
Credits506060

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 Northern Michigan University

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

Is Northern Michigan University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Northern Michigan 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 Northern Michigan University awarded 27 MSWs in 2022-23.

From Northern Michigan University's MSW to a Michigan License

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB examFor the Limited LMSW
  3. Log supervised clinical hours4,000 hours of post-degree supervised work experience accrued over not…
  4. Earn the clinical license (LMSW (Clinical))Independent clinical practice

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

Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Northern Michigan University

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Northern Michigan University MSW: Common Questions

Is Northern Michigan University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Northern Michigan 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 Northern Michigan University Offer an Online MSW?

Yes. Master of Social Work (MSW), Traditional Campus and Global Campus is offered online.

Does Northern Michigan University Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work (MSW), Traditional Campus and Global Campus: 36 credits; 1 year (summer, fall and winter); Undergraduate degree in social work.

How Much Does Northern Michigan University's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work (MSW), Traditional Campus and Global Campus: Graduate tuition $771 per credit resident and $987 per credit nonresident on campus; online courses $771 per credit plus a $50 per credit distance education fee (Fall 2026 - Winter 2027) (about $38,550 for 50 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

How Many Field Hours Does Northern Michigan University's MSW Require?

Master of Social Work (MSW), Traditional Campus and Global Campus: 900 clock hours for regular standing students over two years; advanced standing students complete 500 hours over two semesters.

More MSW Programs in Michigan

Sources

  1. nmu.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. Michigan Board of Social Work, Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Professional Licensing

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