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The University of Texas Permian Basin MSW Programs

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What MSW Options Does the University of Texas Permian Basin Offer?

The University of Texas Permian Basin offers an MSW, offered online. It is in CSWE candidacy, not yet accredited. Estimated tuition starts at $25,414.

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The the University of Texas Permian Basin MSW

Specializations named on The University of Texas Permian Basin's pages: Clinical social work in healthcare and behavioral healthcare settings, with an emphasis on rural areas.

Admissions, Structure and Cost at the University of Texas Permian Basin

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work (online)Starts: Fall900 clock hours of practicumGRE not required$25,414.35 program tuition (additional fees may be added)

From The University of Texas Permian Basin'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 Permian Basin Compares

The University of Texas Permian Basin's lowest estimated tuition, $25,414 for Master of Social Work (online), is below the national median of $40,180 (56th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 65 credits, against a national median of 60.

The University of Texas Permian BasinTexas medianU.S. median
Estimated tuition (lowest option)$25,414$37,922$40,180
Credits656060

Medians across programs on this site that publish the figure, September 2026. The MSW cost and loan calculator adds fees and federal loan limits.

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Is the University of Texas Permian Basin's MSW CSWE Accredited?

The University of Texas Permian Basin's MSW is in CSWE candidacy (September 2026): it is working toward accreditation but is not yet accredited. Most state boards require a degree from a CSWE-accredited program; CSWE's policy is that students who graduate after a program earns initial accreditation are treated as graduates of an accredited program, so confirm the program's expected accreditation date before you enroll. All CSWE-accredited MSW programs

From the University of Texas Permian Basin'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

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The University of Texas Permian Basin MSW: Common Questions

Is the University of Texas Permian Basin's MSW CSWE Accredited?

The University of Texas Permian Basin's MSW is in CSWE candidacy (September 2026): it is working toward accreditation but is not yet accredited. Most state boards require a degree from a CSWE-accredited program; CSWE's policy is that students who graduate after a program earns initial accreditation are treated as graduates of an accredited program, so confirm the program's expected accreditation date before you enroll.

Does the University of Texas Permian Basin Offer an Online MSW?

Yes. Master of Social Work (online) is offered online.

How Much Does the University of Texas Permian Basin's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work (online): $25,414.35 program tuition (additional fees may be added). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

Does the University of Texas Permian Basin Require the GRE for Its MSW?

Master of Social Work (online): GRE not required.

How Many Field Hours Does the University of Texas Permian Basin's MSW Require?

Master of Social Work (online): 900 clock hours of practicum.

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Sources

  1. online.utpb.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

Every program on this site was checked against the school's own website. Accreditation status comes only from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory, license rules from each state's social work board, and graduate counts from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Sponsored listings are labeled and never change which programs we list or how we rank them. How we verify programs