Hamden, Connecticut
Quinnipiac University MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does Quinnipiac University Offer?
Quinnipiac University offers an MSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (30 credits). Estimated tuition starts at $46,500.
The Quinnipiac University MSW
- FormatOn campus, Online900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$46,500$775/creditAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on Quinnipiac University's pages: Health/Mental Health.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at Quinnipiac University
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social WorkStarts: Fall (on campus), Fall, Spring or Summer (online) | 30 credits, One year full time or two years part time | 900 hours; 500 hours for advanced standing | Standardized test scores not required | $775 per credit |
From Quinnipiac 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 Quinnipiac University Compares
Quinnipiac University's lowest estimated tuition, $46,500 for Master of Social Work, is above the national median of $40,180 (224th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 21 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 5th of 5 in Connecticut and 263rd of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| Quinnipiac University | Connecticut median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $46,500 | $52,800 | $40,180 |
| Credits | 60 | 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 Quinnipiac University
Is Quinnipiac University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Quinnipiac 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 Quinnipiac University awarded 21 MSWs in 2022-23.
From Quinnipiac University's MSW to a Connecticut License
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB exam (Masters (required for applicants who earned the MSW on and after January 1, 2026))For the LMSW
- Log supervised clinical hours3,000 hours of post-master's social work experience, including not les…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
Connecticut license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Quinnipiac University
Online MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
- FormatOnline900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$46,500$775/creditAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnlineCredits56Est. tuition$46,312$827/creditAccreditationCSWE
Online Master of Social Work at University of Massachusetts Global
University of Massachusetts Global · Irvine, CAFormatOnline900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$46,200$770/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (Portland, Eugene, Central Oregon and Online Options) at Portland State University
Portland State University · Portland, ORFormatOn campus, Online900 field hoursCredits78Est. tuition$46,098$591/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$47,400$790/creditAccreditationCSWE
Quinnipiac University MSW: Common Questions
Is Quinnipiac University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Quinnipiac 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 Quinnipiac University Offer an Online MSW?
Yes. Master of Social Work is offered online.
Does Quinnipiac University Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work: 30 credits; One year full time or two years part time; BSW conferred from a CSWE-accredited program before the fall start.
How Much Does Quinnipiac University's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work: $775 per credit (about $46,500 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
Does Quinnipiac University Require the GRE for Its MSW?
Master of Social Work: Standardized test scores not required.
How Many Field Hours Does Quinnipiac University's MSW Require?
Master of Social Work: 900 hours; 500 hours for advanced standing.
More MSW Programs in Connecticut
Sources
- grad.qu.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
- Connecticut Department of Public Health, Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section (Social Work Licensure)