Carbondale, Illinois
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Offer?
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale offers an MSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (9 hours of transition courses and 30 hours of advanced curriculum). Estimated tuition starts at $28,740.
The Southern Illinois University-Carbondale MSW
Master of Social Work (Campus-Based or Online) at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale · CarbondaleFormatOn campus, Online360 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$28,740$479/creditAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's pages: Health/Mental Health and Children, Youth & Families.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social Work (campus-based or online)Starts: Fall (two-year program), Summer (advanced standing) | 9 hours of transition courses and 30 hours of advanced curriculum | 360 hours in the foundation year and 607 hours in the second (advanced) year; advanced standing students complete the 607-hour advanced practicum | GRE not required (required only for graduate assistantship applicants) | $479.00 per credit hour resident-equivalent graduate tuition (Fall 2026), plus a general student fee of $131.50 per hour on campus or $80.00 per hour online/off-campus |
From Southern Illinois University-Carbondale'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 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Compares
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's lowest estimated tuition, $28,740 for Master of Social Work (campus-based or online), is below the national median of $40,180 (79th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 50 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 8th of 17 in Illinois and 175th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | Illinois median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $28,740 | $39,000 | $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.
MSW Dual Degrees at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Certificates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
- Professional Educator License for School Social Work
Other Social Work Degrees at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
- Bachelor of Social Work (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
Is Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale'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 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale awarded 50 MSWs in 2022-23.
From Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's MSW to a Illinois License
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB examFor the LSW
- Log supervised clinical hoursMSW applicants: 3,000 hours of supervised clinical experience after th…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
Illinois license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Online MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
Master of Social Work (Primarily Online) at University of Alabama
University of Alabama · Tuscaloosa, ALFormatOnline1,000 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$28,800$480/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (MSW) at Southern University at New Orleans
Southern University at New Orleans · New Orleans, LAFormatOn campus, Online900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$28,500$475/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campus, OnlineCredits57Est. tuition$29,811$523/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnline900 field hoursCredits44Est. tuition$27,412$623/creditAccreditationCSWE
Online Master of Social Work (DSU Online) at Delaware State University
Delaware State University · Dover, DEFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$27,300$455/creditAccreditationCSWE
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale MSW: Common Questions
Is Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale'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 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Offer an Online MSW?
Yes. Master of Social Work (campus-based or online) is offered online.
Does Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work (campus-based or online): 9 hours of transition courses and 30 hours of advanced curriculum; BSW degree from an accredited social work program; Summer entry.
How Much Does Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work (campus-based or online): $479.00 per credit hour resident-equivalent graduate tuition (Fall 2026), plus a general student fee of $131.50 per hour on campus or $80.00 per hour online/off-campus (about $28,740 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
Does Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Require the GRE for Its MSW?
Master of Social Work (campus-based or online): GRE not required (required only for graduate assistantship applicants).
How Many Field Hours Does Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's MSW Require?
Master of Social Work (campus-based or online): 360 hours in the foundation year and 607 hours in the second (advanced) year; advanced standing students complete the 607-hour advanced practicum.
More MSW Programs in Illinois
Sources
- academics.siu.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
- Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Division of Professional Regulation