Syracuse, New York
Syracuse University MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does Syracuse University Offer?
Syracuse University offers 2 MSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (36 credits (up to 24 credits of advanced standing granted)). Estimated tuition starts at $73,560.
2 MSW Options at Syracuse University
Master of Social Work (Residential, Full-Time or Part-Time) at Syracuse University
Syracuse University · SyracuseFormatOn campusCredits60Est. tuition$73,560$1,226/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$73,560$1,226/creditAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on Syracuse University's pages: Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP) and Advanced Integrated Practice (AIP).
Admissions, Structure and Cost at Syracuse University
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social Work (residential, full-time or part-time)Starts: Fall | 36 credits (up to 24 credits of advanced standing granted), As little as 10 months full time (two summer courses plus one academic year); two academic years part time | GRE not required | $1,226 per credit, Main Campus and Online Social Work (2026-27) | |
| Online Master of Social WorkStarts: January, May, August | 36 credits, 24 months part time | GRE not required | $1,226 per credit hour (2026-27) |
From Syracuse 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 Syracuse University Compares
Syracuse University's lowest estimated tuition, $73,560 for Master of Social Work (residential, full-time or part-time), is above the national median of $40,180 (326th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 61 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 14th of 20 in New York and 154th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| Syracuse University | New York median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $73,560 | $65,575 | $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 Syracuse University
Other Social Work Degrees at Syracuse University
- Bachelor of Science in Social Work (B.S.S.W.) (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
Is Syracuse University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Syracuse 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 Syracuse University awarded 61 MSWs in 2022-23.
From Syracuse University's MSW to a New York 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 hoursAt least 36 months (three years) of full-time post-MSW supervised expe…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
New York license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Syracuse University
Online MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
Online MSW Program at the Catholic University of America
The Catholic University of America · Washington, DCFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$73,500$1,225/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$73,500$1,225/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (on Campus in NYC or Live Virtual) at Yeshiva University
Yeshiva University · New York, NYFormatOn campus, Online1,200 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$75,000$1,250/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnline450 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$71,880$1,198/creditAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnlineCredits57Est. tuition$70,395$1,235/creditAccreditationCSWE
Syracuse University MSW: Common Questions
Is Syracuse University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Syracuse 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 Syracuse University Offer an Online MSW?
Yes. Online Master of Social Work is offered online.
Does Syracuse University Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work (residential, full-time or part-time): 36 credits (up to 24 credits of advanced standing granted); As little as 10 months full time (two summer courses plus one academic year); two academic years part time; Graduated within the past 10 years from a CSWE-accredited undergraduate social work program with a minimum 3.0 GPA in social work coursework. Online Master of Social Work: 36 credits; 24 months part time; Graduated within the past 10 years from a CSWE-accredited undergraduate social work program; minimum 3.0 GPA in social work courses valued.
How Much Does Syracuse University's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work (residential, full-time or part-time): $1,226 per credit, Main Campus and Online Social Work (2026-27) (about $73,560 for 60 credits, before fees). Online Master of Social Work: $1,226 per credit hour (2026-27) (about $73,560 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
Does Syracuse University Require the GRE for Its MSW?
Master of Social Work (residential, full-time or part-time): GRE not required. Online Master of Social Work: GRE not required.
More MSW Programs in New York
Sources
- soe.syr.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
- New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Social Work