Penn State · University Park, Pennsylvania
Master of Social Work (Online, Penn State World Campus)
What Should You Know About Master of Social Work (Online, Penn State World Campus) at Penn State?
Master of Social Work (online, Penn State World Campus) is a MSW program at Penn State in University Park, Pennsylvania, offered online. It requires 60 credits. At $1,048 per credit, estimated tuition is $62,880 before fees. Penn State's MSW is in CSWE candidacy (September 2026), not yet accredited.
Program Details
| Degree | MSW |
|---|---|
| Format | online |
| Credits | 60 credits |
| Field education | 12 credits of field education practicum, in person at the student's location |
| Tuition | $1,048 per credit |
| Specializations | Children and Families; Mental Health and Substance Use |
From worldcampus.psu.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 $62,880 is the 302nd lowest of 349 MSW programs on this site with an estimate (median $40,180).
- Its 60 credits compare with a median of 60.
Estimate the full cost and federal loan coverage for this program
After This MSW: The Pennsylvania License Path
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the LSW
- Log supervised clinical hoursAt least 3,000 hours of post-master's supervised clinical experience, …
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
Pennsylvania license tiers from its board. Online students licensed in another state follow that state's board.
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Master of Social Work (Online, Penn State World Campus): Common Questions
How Much Does Master of Social Work (Online, Penn State World Campus) at Penn State Cost?
$1,048 per credit. That works out to about $62,880 for 60 credits, before fees. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with Penn State.
How Long Is Master of Social Work (Online, Penn State World Campus)?
60 credits, according to the school's program page.
How Many Field Hours Does Master of Social Work (Online, Penn State World Campus) Require?
12 credits of field education practicum, in person at the student's location, according to the school's program page.
Is Master of Social Work (Online, Penn State World Campus) CSWE Accredited?
Penn State's MSW is in CSWE candidacy (September 2026), not yet accredited.