Savannah, Georgia
Savannah State University MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does Savannah State University Offer?
Savannah State University offers an MSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (33 credit hours). Estimated tuition starts at $12,180.
The Savannah State University MSW
- FormatOn campus900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$12,180$203/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on Savannah State University's pages: Clinical Practice and Social Administration.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at Savannah State University
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social WorkStarts: Fall | 33 credit hours, 12 months | 900 clock hours of field practicum (400 hours foundation year, 500 hours advanced year) | GRE not required for applicants with a minimum 2.8 GPA | $203 per credit hour in-state; $800 per credit hour out-of-state (graduate tuition) |
From Savannah 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 Savannah State University Compares
Savannah State University's lowest estimated tuition, $12,180 for Master of Social Work, is below the national median of $40,180 (4th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 29 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 6th of 6 in Georgia and 237th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| Savannah State University | Georgia median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $12,180 | $20,288 | $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.
Other Social Work Degrees at Savannah State University
- Social Work (bachelor's). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
Is Savannah State University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Savannah 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 Savannah State University awarded 29 MSWs in 2022-23.
From Savannah State University's MSW to a Georgia License
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the LMSW
- Log supervised clinical hoursThree years' full-time supervised experience after the master's degree…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
Georgia license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Savannah State University
MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
Maestría En Trabajo Social Con Especialidad En Trabajo Social Con Familias (Master in Social Work, Specialization in Social Work With Families) at Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus · Gurabo, PRFormatOn campusCredits54Est. tuition$12,420$230/creditAccreditationCSWEMaestría En Trabajo Social (MSW), Especialidad En Trabajo Social Clínico - Online / Presencial at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro · San Juan, PRFormatOnline, On campusCredits57Est. tuition$12,939$227/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work, Advanced Standing (App State Online) at Appalachian State University
Appalachian State University · Boone, NCFormatOnlineCredits33Est. tuition$11,359$344/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work - 100% Online Advanced Standing at Florida Atlantic University
Florida Atlantic University · Boca Raton, FLFormatOnlineCredits30Est. tuition$11,155$372/creditAccreditationCSWEMaestría En Trabajo Social at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras · San Juan, PRFormatOn campus900 field hoursCredits54Est. tuition$11,070$205/creditAccreditationCSWE
Savannah State University MSW: Common Questions
Is Savannah State University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Savannah 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 Savannah State University Offer an Online MSW?
No. Savannah State University's MSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
Does Savannah State University Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work: 33 credit hours; 12 months; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program within the last five years; minimum 3.0 GPA.
How Much Does Savannah State University's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work: $203 per credit hour in-state; $800 per credit hour out-of-state (graduate tuition) (about $12,180 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
Does Savannah State University Require the GRE for Its MSW?
Master of Social Work: GRE not required for applicants with a minimum 2.8 GPA.
How Many Field Hours Does Savannah State University's MSW Require?
Master of Social Work: 900 clock hours of field practicum (400 hours foundation year, 500 hours advanced year).
More MSW Programs in Georgia
Sources
- savannahstate.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
- Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists (Secretary of State)