Athens, Ohio

Ohio University-Main Campus MSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedDepartment of Social Work, College of Health Sciences and ProfessionsPublic

What MSW Options Does Ohio University-Main Campus Offer?

Ohio University-Main Campus offers 2 MSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing. Estimated tuition starts at $33,046.

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2 MSW Options at Ohio University-Main Campus

Specializations named on Ohio University-Main Campus's pages: Clinical social work in rural environments and Advanced clinical practice.

Admissions, Structure and Cost at Ohio University-Main Campus

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work (Hybrid, Athens campus)Starts: Fall, Summer (advanced standing)1 year (3 semesters) full time, summer startGRE not requiredAthens campus 2026-27: $608 per credit hour Ohio resident, $1,128 non-resident; full-time comprehensive (9-18 hours) $4,928 per semester Ohio resident, $9,123 non-resident
Online Master of Social WorkStarts: Fall, Spring, Summer36 credit hours (10 courses), As few as two years (six semesters)10 practicum hours per week (140 hours per semester)GRE not requiredOHIO Online (eCampus) 2026-27: $533 per credit hour Ohio resident, $555 out-of-state, plus MSW program fee of $157 per credit hour and $6 per credit hour technology fee

From Ohio University-Main Campus'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 Ohio University-Main Campus Compares

Ohio University-Main Campus's lowest estimated tuition, $33,046 for Online Master of Social Work, is below the national median of $40,180 (101st lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 62 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 87 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 4th of 11 in Ohio and 114th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

Ohio University-Main CampusOhio medianU.S. median
Estimated tuition (lowest option)$33,046$39,900$40,180
Credits626060

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 Ohio University-Main Campus

Is Ohio University-Main Campus's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Ohio University-Main Campus'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 Ohio University-Main Campus awarded 87 MSWs in 2022-23.

From Ohio University-Main Campus's MSW to a Ohio License

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB examFor the master's-level license (LMSW or similar)
  3. Log supervised clinical hoursTwo full years (24 months) of post-LSW, post-MSW supervised social wor…
  4. Earn the clinical license (LISW)Independent clinical practice

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

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Ohio University-Main Campus MSW: Common Questions

Is Ohio University-Main Campus's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Ohio University-Main Campus'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 Ohio University-Main Campus Offer an Online MSW?

Yes. Online Master of Social Work is offered online.

Does Ohio University-Main Campus Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work (Hybrid, Athens campus): 1 year (3 semesters) full time, summer start; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program earned within seven years of graduate admission, minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA, a reference from the senior-year field instructor and the most recent senior field evaluation. Online Master of Social Work: 36 credit hours (10 courses); As few as two years (six semesters); BSW from a CSWE-accredited program completed within the past seven years.

How Much Does Ohio University-Main Campus's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work (Hybrid, Athens campus): Athens campus 2026-27: $608 per credit hour Ohio resident, $1,128 non-resident; full-time comprehensive (9-18 hours) $4,928 per semester Ohio resident, $9,123 non-resident. Online Master of Social Work: OHIO Online (eCampus) 2026-27: $533 per credit hour Ohio resident, $555 out-of-state, plus MSW program fee of $157 per credit hour and $6 per credit hour technology fee (about $33,046 for 62 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

Does Ohio University-Main Campus Require the GRE for Its MSW?

Master of Social Work (Hybrid, Athens campus): GRE not required. Online Master of Social Work: GRE not required.

How Many Field Hours Does Ohio University-Main Campus's MSW Require?

Online Master of Social Work: 10 practicum hours per week (140 hours per semester).

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Sources

  1. ohio.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. Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board (Social Work Professional Standards Committee)

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