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San Jose State University MSW Programs

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What MSW Options Does San Jose State University Offer?

San Jose State University offers 2 MSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (37 units). Estimated tuition starts at $39,720.

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2 MSW Options at San Jose State University

Admissions, Structure and Cost at San Jose State University

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work (on campus: 2-year full time and 3-year evening)Starts: Fall37 units, One summer and one yearGRE not requiredFall 2026 graduate registration fees: $5,631.50 per semester full time (6.1+ units, including $4,274 tuition fee) or $3,837.50 part time (1.0-6.0 units); non-California residents add $471 per unit (general graduate rate)
Online/Hybrid Master of Social WorkStarts: Fall37 units, 1 yearGRE not required$662 per unit (Fall 2026 to Summer 2027); $695 per unit (Fall 2027 to Summer 2028)

From San Jose 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 San Jose State University Compares

San Jose State University's lowest estimated tuition, $39,720 for Online/Hybrid Master of Social Work, is below the national median of $40,180 (169th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 187 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 4th of 25 in California and 46th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

San Jose State UniversityCalifornia medianU.S. median
Estimated tuition (lowest option)$39,720$48,600$40,180
Credits606060

Medians across programs on this site that publish the figure, September 2026. The MSW cost and loan calculator adds fees and federal loan limits.

Certificates at San Jose State University

  • Post-Master Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PM-PPSC) in school social work

Other Social Work Degrees at San Jose State University

Is San Jose State University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

San Jose 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 San Jose State University awarded 187 MSWs in 2022-23.

From San Jose State University's MSW to a California License

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB exam (California Law and Ethics Exam (must be taken annually until passed to renew the ASW registration, and passed to receive a subsequent registration))For the ASW
  3. Log supervised clinical hoursMinimum 3,000 hours over a minimum of 104 supervised weeks, including …
  4. Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice

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

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San Jose State University MSW: Common Questions

Is San Jose State University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

San Jose 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 San Jose State University Offer an Online MSW?

Yes. Online/Hybrid Master of Social Work is offered online.

Does San Jose State University Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work (on campus: 2-year full time and 3-year evening): 37 units; One summer and one year; BSW/BASW from a CSWE-accredited program, plus at least 400 hours of recent social work related experience beyond BSW internship hours. Online/Hybrid Master of Social Work: 37 units; 1 year; BSW/BASW from a CSWE-accredited program, plus at least 400 hours of recent social work related experience.

How Much Does San Jose State University's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work (on campus: 2-year full time and 3-year evening): Fall 2026 graduate registration fees: $5,631.50 per semester full time (6.1+ units, including $4,274 tuition fee) or $3,837.50 part time (1.0-6.0 units); non-California residents add $471 per unit (general graduate rate). Online/Hybrid Master of Social Work: $662 per unit (Fall 2026 to Summer 2027); $695 per unit (Fall 2027 to Summer 2028) (about $39,720 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

Does San Jose State University Require the GRE for Its MSW?

Master of Social Work (on campus: 2-year full time and 3-year evening): GRE not required. Online/Hybrid Master of Social Work: GRE not required.

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Sources

  1. sjsu.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. California Board of Behavioral Sciences

Every program on this site was checked against the school's own website. Accreditation status comes only from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory, license rules from each state's social work board, and graduate counts from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Sponsored listings are labeled and never change which programs we list or how we rank them. How we verify programs