Ramapo College of New Jersey · Mahwah, New Jersey
Master of Social Work (MSW)
What Should You Know About Master of Social Work (MSW) at Ramapo College of New Jersey?
Master of Social Work (MSW) is a MSW program at Ramapo College of New Jersey in Mahwah, New Jersey, offered hybrid. It requires 60 credits and takes 2 years full time; 3 years part time. At $967 per credit, estimated tuition is $58,044 before fees (resident rate). BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (30 credits). Ramapo College of New Jersey's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.
Program Details
| Degree | MSW |
|---|---|
| Format | hybrid |
| Part time | Offered |
| Credits | 60 credits |
| Length | 2 years full time; 3 years part time |
| Advanced standing | 30 credits; 1 year, full time; BSW earned within the past five years from a CSWE-accredited program, with a 3.25 GPA |
| Field education | 1,000 hours (approximately 17 per week); 500 hours for advanced standing |
| Start terms | Fall |
| Tuition | $967.40 per credit, in-state and out-of-state (Fall 2026 and Spring 2027, all other graduate programs rate); program page estimates $58,044 total for the 60-credit tracks and $29,022 for advanced standing (2026-27) |
| Specializations | Advanced generalist practice |
From ramapo.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 $58,044 is the 287th lowest of 349 MSW programs on this site with an estimate (median $40,180).
- Its 60 credits compare with a median of 60.
- Its 1,000 field education hours compare with a median of 900 among programs that state them.
- Advanced standing drops 30 credits, about $29,022 in tuition at the published rate.
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After This MSW: The New Jersey License Path
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB examFor the LSW
- Log supervised clinical hoursAt least two years of full-time experience in the practice of clinical…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
New Jersey license tiers from its board. Online students licensed in another state follow that state's board.
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Master of Social Work (MSW): Common Questions
How Much Does Master of Social Work (MSW) at Ramapo College of New Jersey Cost?
$967.40 per credit, in-state and out-of-state (Fall 2026 and Spring 2027, all other graduate programs rate); program page estimates $58,044 total for the 60-credit tracks and $29,022 for advanced standing. That works out to about $58,044 for 60 credits, before fees. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with Ramapo College of New Jersey.
How Long Is Master of Social Work (MSW)?
60 credits, 2 years full time; 3 years part time, according to the school's program page.
Does Master of Social Work (MSW) Offer Advanced Standing?
Yes. 30 credits; 1 year, full time; BSW earned within the past five years from a CSWE-accredited program, with a 3.25 GPA.
How Many Field Hours Does Master of Social Work (MSW) Require?
1,000 hours (approximately 17 per week); 500 hours for advanced standing, according to the school's program page.
Is Master of Social Work (MSW) CSWE Accredited?
Ramapo College of New Jersey's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.