El Paso, Texas

The University of Texas at El Paso MSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedDepartment of Social Work, College of Health SciencesPublic

What MSW Options Does the University of Texas at El Paso Offer?

The University of Texas at El Paso offers an MSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (30 credits). Published tuition: Fall 2026 graduate tuition and mandatory fees, College of Health Sciences, 9 semester hours: $3,757.99 resident; $8,665.24 non-resident (in-person rate table).

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The the University of Texas at El Paso MSW

Specializations named on The University of Texas at El Paso's pages: Social Work in the Border Region.

Admissions, Structure and Cost at the University of Texas at El Paso

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social WorkStarts: Summer30 credits, 1 year (3 semesters)920 hours over four semesters (460 hours over two semesters for advanced standing)GRE not requiredFall 2026 graduate tuition and mandatory fees, College of Health Sciences, 9 semester hours: $3,757.99 resident; $8,665.24 non-resident (in-person rate table)

From The University of Texas at El Paso'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 the University of Texas at El Paso Compares

Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 31 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 13th of 22 in Texas and 234th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

The University of Texas at El PasoTexas medianU.S. median
Credits606060

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 the University of Texas at El Paso

  • Bachelor of Social Work (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.

Is the University of Texas at El Paso's MSW CSWE Accredited?

The University of Texas at El Paso'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 The University of Texas at El Paso awarded 31 MSWs in 2022-23.

From the University of Texas at El Paso's MSW to a Texas License

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the LMSW
  3. Log supervised clinical hoursAt least 3,000 hours of supervised professional clinical experience ov…
  4. Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice

Texas license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner

Similar MSW Programs to Compare With the University of Texas at El Paso

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The University of Texas at El Paso MSW: Common Questions

Is the University of Texas at El Paso's MSW CSWE Accredited?

The University of Texas at El Paso'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 the University of Texas at El Paso Offer an Online MSW?

Yes. Master of Social Work is offered online.

Does the University of Texas at El Paso Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work: 30 credits; 1 year (3 semesters); BSW from a CSWE-accredited program within 5 years of admission, overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and 3.5 GPA in social work courses, plus a Competency Assessment Form.

How Much Does the University of Texas at El Paso's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work: Fall 2026 graduate tuition and mandatory fees, College of Health Sciences, 9 semester hours: $3,757.99 resident; $8,665.24 non-resident (in-person rate table). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

Does the University of Texas at El Paso Require the GRE for Its MSW?

Master of Social Work: GRE not required.

How Many Field Hours Does the University of Texas at El Paso's MSW Require?

Master of Social Work: 920 hours over four semesters (460 hours over two semesters for advanced standing).

More MSW Programs in Texas

Sources

  1. utep.edu: program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed September 30, 2026
  2. Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), directory of accredited programs (September 2026)
  3. U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23
  4. Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council, Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners

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