Providence, Rhode Island
Rhode Island College MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does Rhode Island College Offer?
Rhode Island College offers an MSW, offered on campus and hybrid. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (33 credit hours). Estimated tuition starts at $33,852.
The Rhode Island College MSW
- FormatOn campus, Hybrid1,080 field hoursCredits62Est. tuition$33,852$546/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on Rhode Island College's pages: Clinical and Macro.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at Rhode Island College
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social WorkStarts: Fall | 33 credit hours, One or two years | 1,080 hours (600 hours for advanced standing) | $546 per credit in-state; $820 per credit Northeast Neighbors; $1,064 per credit out-of-state; fees extra (graduate tuition) |
From Rhode Island College'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 Rhode Island College Compares
Rhode Island College's lowest estimated tuition, $33,852 for Master of Social Work, is below the national median of $40,180 (107th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 62 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 105 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 1st of 1 in Rhode Island and 90th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| Rhode Island College | Rhode Island median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $33,852 | $33,852 | $40,180 |
| Credits | 62 | 62 | 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.
Other Social Work Degrees at Rhode Island College
- Social Work BSW. A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
Is Rhode Island College's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Rhode Island College'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 Rhode Island College awarded 105 MSWs in 2022-23.
From Rhode Island College's MSW to a Rhode Island License
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB examFor the LCSW
- Log supervised clinical hoursUsually about two years of post-MSW practice
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
Rhode Island license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Rhode Island College
MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
- FormatOn campus500 field hoursCredits57Est. tuition$33,972$596/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (MSW) at Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud State University · Saint Cloud, MNFormatOn campus, Online, HybridCredits59Est. tuition$34,087$578/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work Three-Year Regional Online Program at California State University-San Marcos
California State University-San Marcos · San Marcos, CAFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$33,600$560/creditAccreditationCSWESocial Work (M.S.W.), Online at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania · Slippery Rock, PAFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$33,420$557/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits48Est. tuition$34,320$715/creditAccreditationCSWE
Rhode Island College MSW: Common Questions
Is Rhode Island College's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Rhode Island College'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 Rhode Island College Offer an Online MSW?
No. Rhode Island College's MSW is offered on campus and hybrid, according to its own pages.
Does Rhode Island College Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work: 33 credit hours; One or two years; Preference to BSW graduates from a CSWE-accredited program within the last five years; earlier BSW graduates may also apply; an online summer preparatory course ($375) is required.
How Much Does Rhode Island College's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work: $546 per credit in-state; $820 per credit Northeast Neighbors; $1,064 per credit out-of-state; fees extra (graduate tuition) (about $33,852 for 62 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
How Many Field Hours Does Rhode Island College's MSW Require?
Master of Social Work: 1,080 hours (600 hours for advanced standing).