Salem, Massachusetts

Salem State University MSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedSchool of Social Work, Maguire Meservey College of Health and Human ServicesPublic

What MSW Options Does Salem State University Offer?

Salem State University offers 2 MSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (38 credits). Published tuition: Graduate tuition and fees $9,820.80 in-state; $11,635.20 out-of-state per semester (based on 9 credits, Price Group 2).

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2 MSW Options at Salem State University

Specializations named on Salem State University's pages: Integrated health and behavioral health practice.

Admissions, Structure and Cost at Salem State University

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work (In-Person Fall Start Program)Starts: Fall, Summer38 credits, Full-time or extended timeAcademic-year internships 16 to 20 hours per week, or summer block internships 32-40 hours per weekGRE/MAT optional for applicants with GPA below 3.0Graduate tuition and fees $9,820.80 in-state; $11,635.20 out-of-state per semester (based on 9 credits, Price Group 2)
Master of Social Work (MSW) Online ProgramStarts: Spring, Summer38 credits, Full-time or extended timeTwo required practicum placements in Massachusetts, beginning in the third semesterGRE/MAT optional for applicants with GPA below 3.0Graduate Price Group 2 (includes Social Work MSW): $545.60 per credit in-state; $646.40 per credit out-of-state (tuition and fees, Fall 2026-Summer 2027); the schedule lists no separate online rate

From Salem State 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 Salem State University Compares

It awarded 121 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 4th of 11 in Massachusetts and 79th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

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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 Salem State University

  • Bachelor of Social Work (on campus and online). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.

Is Salem State University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Salem State 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 Salem State University awarded 121 MSWs in 2022-23.

From Salem State University's MSW to a Massachusetts License

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the LCSW
  3. Log supervised clinical hoursAt least 3,500 hours of clinical social work services over not less th…
  4. Earn the clinical license (LICSW)Independent clinical practice

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

Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Salem State University

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Salem State University MSW: Common Questions

Is Salem State University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Salem State 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 Salem State University Offer an Online MSW?

Yes. Master of Social Work (MSW) Online Program is offered online.

Does Salem State University Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work (In-Person Fall Start Program): 38 credits; Full-time or extended time; Undergraduate degree in social work or social welfare from a CSWE-accredited program within 5 years of applying. Master of Social Work (MSW) Online Program: 38 credits; Full-time or extended time; Undergraduate degree in social work or social welfare from a CSWE-accredited program within 5 years of applying.

How Much Does Salem State University's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work (In-Person Fall Start Program): Graduate tuition and fees $9,820.80 in-state; $11,635.20 out-of-state per semester (based on 9 credits, Price Group 2). Master of Social Work (MSW) Online Program: Graduate Price Group 2 (includes Social Work MSW): $545.60 per credit in-state; $646.40 per credit out-of-state (tuition and fees, Fall 2026-Summer 2027); the schedule lists no separate online rate. Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

Does Salem State University Require the GRE for Its MSW?

Master of Social Work (In-Person Fall Start Program): GRE/MAT optional for applicants with GPA below 3.0. Master of Social Work (MSW) Online Program: GRE/MAT optional for applicants with GPA below 3.0.

How Many Field Hours Does Salem State University's MSW Require?

Master of Social Work (In-Person Fall Start Program): Academic-year internships 16 to 20 hours per week, or summer block internships 32-40 hours per week. Master of Social Work (MSW) Online Program: Two required practicum placements in Massachusetts, beginning in the third semester.

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Sources

  1. salemstate.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. Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers, Bureau of Health Professions Licensure

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