Edwardsville, Illinois
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Offer?
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville offers an MSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (30 credit hours). Estimated tuition starts at $23,058.
The Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville MSW
Master of Social Work (MSW) at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville · EdwardsvilleFormatOn campusCredits60Est. tuition$23,058$384/creditAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville's pages: Advanced generalist practice.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social Work (MSW)Starts: Fall | 30 credit hours, One year full time (three consecutive semesters including one summer); two years part time | At least 450 field practicum hours per year | Graduate, academic year 2026-27: U.S. resident tuition $384.30 per credit hour plus $114.80 per credit hour in fees ($499.10 total per credit hour); international tuition $960.75 per credit hour ($1,075.55 with fees) |
From Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville'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-Edwardsville Compares
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville's lowest estimated tuition, $23,058 for Master of Social Work (MSW), is below the national median of $40,180 (44th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 32 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 11th of 17 in Illinois and 226th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville | Illinois median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $23,058 | $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.
Other Social Work Degrees at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
Is Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville'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-Edwardsville awarded 32 MSWs in 2022-23.
From Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville'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-Edwardsville
MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
- FormatOn campus600 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$23,040$384/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$23,100$385/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOn campusCredits62Est. tuition$22,918$370/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (Online) at Missouri State University-Springfield
Missouri State University-Springfield · Springfield, MOFormatOnlineCredits62Est. tuition$22,852published total · resident rateAccreditationCSWESocial Work MSW (Face-to-Face, Pensacola) at University of West Florida
University of West Florida · Pensacola, FLFormatOn campus300 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$22,731$379/creditAccreditationCSWE
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville MSW: Common Questions
Is Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville'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-Edwardsville Offer an Online MSW?
No. Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville's MSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
Does Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work (MSW): 30 credit hours; One year full time (three consecutive semesters including one summer); two years part time; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program awarded within the seven years preceding application, with an undergraduate research methods course.
How Much Does Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work (MSW): Graduate, academic year 2026-27: U.S. resident tuition $384.30 per credit hour plus $114.80 per credit hour in fees ($499.10 total per credit hour); international tuition $960.75 per credit hour ($1,075.55 with fees) (about $23,058 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
How Many Field Hours Does Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville's MSW Require?
Master of Social Work (MSW): At least 450 field practicum hours per year.
More MSW Programs in Illinois
Sources
- siue.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