Davenport, Iowa
St. Ambrose University MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does St. Ambrose University Offer?
St. Ambrose University offers 2 MSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (36 credits). Estimated tuition starts at $45,000.
2 MSW Options at St. Ambrose University
Master of Social Work (Full-Time, in Person) at St. Ambrose University
St. Ambrose University · DavenportFormatOn campus900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$45,000$750/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (Part-Time, Online) at St. Ambrose University
St. Ambrose University · DavenportFormatOnline900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$51,120$852/creditAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on St. Ambrose University's pages: Empowerment.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at St. Ambrose University
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social Work (full-time, in person)Starts: Fall, Summer (advanced standing) | 36 credits, As little as 12 months, online or in person, summer start | 900 hours of field experience; 500 hours for advanced standing | $750 per credit hour (full-time and advanced standing) | |
| Master of Social Work (part-time, online)Starts: Fall | 900 hours of field experience | $852 per credit hour |
From St. Ambrose 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 St. Ambrose University Compares
St. Ambrose University's lowest estimated tuition, $45,000 for Master of Social Work (full-time, in person), is above the national median of $40,180 (211th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 39 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 2nd of 6 in Iowa and 201st of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| St. Ambrose University | Iowa median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $45,000 | $44,175 | $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 St. Ambrose University
Other Social Work Degrees at St. Ambrose University
- Bachelor of Social Work (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
Is St. Ambrose University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
St. Ambrose 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 St. Ambrose University awarded 39 MSWs in 2022-23.
From St. Ambrose University's MSW to a Iowa 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 hoursSupervised clinical experience of at least two years, beginning after …
- Earn the clinical license (LISW)Independent clinical practice
Iowa license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With St. Ambrose University
Online MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) at Merrimack College
Merrimack College · North Andover, MAFormatOnline, On campus900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$45,000$750/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$45,000published totalAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work at Moravian University
Moravian University · Bethlehem, PAFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$45,000$750/creditAccreditationCSWE60-Credit Online MSW at University of Maryland School of Social Work
University of Maryland School of Social Work · Baltimore, MDFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$45,160$753/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnline1,000 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$44,814$747/creditAccreditationCSWE
St. Ambrose University MSW: Common Questions
Is St. Ambrose University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
St. Ambrose 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 St. Ambrose University Offer an Online MSW?
Yes. Master of Social Work (part-time, online) is offered online.
Does St. Ambrose University Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work (full-time, in person): 36 credits; As little as 12 months, online or in person, summer start; BSW from a CSWE-accredited institution.
How Much Does St. Ambrose University's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work (full-time, in person): $750 per credit hour (full-time and advanced standing) (about $45,000 for 60 credits, before fees). Master of Social Work (part-time, online): $852 per credit hour (about $51,120 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
How Many Field Hours Does St. Ambrose University's MSW Require?
Master of Social Work (full-time, in person): 900 hours of field experience; 500 hours for advanced standing. Master of Social Work (part-time, online): 900 hours of field experience.
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Sources
- sau.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
- Iowa Board of Behavioral Health Professionals (formerly Iowa Board of Social Work), Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing