Tuscaloosa, Alabama
University of Alabama MSW Programs
The University of Alabama
What MSW Options Does University of Alabama Offer?
University of Alabama offers 2 MSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (42 credit hours). Estimated tuition starts at $28,800.
2 MSW Options at University of Alabama
- FormatOn campus1,000 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$5,959per term · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnline1,000 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$28,800$480/creditAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on University of Alabama's pages: Advanced Generalist Practice, Child Welfare elective cluster, Clinical and Behavioral Health elective cluster and Policy and Advocacy elective cluster.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at University of Alabama
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social Work (main campus)Starts: Fall (Traditional), Summer (Advanced Standing) | 42 credit hours, 1 year (three semesters full time), starting in summer | 1,000 hours of in-person practicum education (Traditional); 500 hours (Advanced Standing) | Graduate full-time (9-15 hours) $5,959 per semester resident; $17,962 per semester nonresident (Fall 2026/Spring 2027) | |
| Master of Social Work (primarily online)Starts: Fall (Traditional), Summer (Advanced Standing) | 42 credit hours, Three semesters full time, starting in late May | 1,000 hours of in-person practicum education (Traditional); 500 hours (Advanced Standing) | $480 per credit hour (Distance Learning graduate rate, Fall 2026/Spring 2027) |
From University of Alabama'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 University of Alabama Compares
University of Alabama's lowest estimated tuition, $28,800 for Master of Social Work (primarily online), is below the national median of $40,180 (80th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 145 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 1st of 8 in Alabama and 61st of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| University of Alabama | Alabama median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $28,800 | $28,800 | $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 University of Alabama
Certificates at University of Alabama
- Graduate Certificate in Child Welfare
- Graduate Certificate in Clinical and Behavioral Health
- Graduate Certificate in Policy and Advocacy
Other Social Work Degrees at University of Alabama
- Bachelor of Social Work (on campus and online). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
- Doctor of Social Work (DSW)
- PhD in Social Work (on campus)
Is University of Alabama's MSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Alabama'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 University of Alabama awarded 145 MSWs in 2022-23.
From University of Alabama's MSW to a Alabama License
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB examFor the LMSW
- Log supervised clinical hoursNot less than 3,000 work hours of post-master's experience and 96 hour…
- Earn the clinical license (LICSW)Independent clinical practice
Alabama license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With University of Alabama
Online MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
Master of Social Work (Campus-Based or Online) at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale · Carbondale, ILFormatOn campus, Online360 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$28,740$479/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 at UCF
UCF · Orlando, FLFormatOnline1,000 field hoursCredits62Est. tuition$30,222$487/creditAccreditationCSWE
University of Alabama MSW: Common Questions
Is University of Alabama's MSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Alabama'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 University of Alabama Offer an Online MSW?
Yes. Master of Social Work (primarily online) is offered online.
Does University of Alabama Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work (main campus): 42 credit hours; 1 year (three semesters full time), starting in summer; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program. Master of Social Work (primarily online): 42 credit hours; Three semesters full time, starting in late May; CSWE-accredited BSW.
How Much Does University of Alabama's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work (main campus): Graduate full-time (9-15 hours) $5,959 per semester resident; $17,962 per semester nonresident (Fall 2026/Spring 2027). Master of Social Work (primarily online): $480 per credit hour (Distance Learning graduate rate, Fall 2026/Spring 2027) (about $28,800 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
How Many Field Hours Does University of Alabama's MSW Require?
Master of Social Work (main campus): 1,000 hours of in-person practicum education (Traditional); 500 hours (Advanced Standing). Master of Social Work (primarily online): 1,000 hours of in-person practicum education (Traditional); 500 hours (Advanced Standing).