The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley · Edinburg, Texas
Master of Social Work (Edinburg, Brownsville and Laredo)
What Should You Know About Master of Social Work (Edinburg, Brownsville and Laredo) at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley?
Master of Social Work (Edinburg, Brownsville and Laredo) is a MSW program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg, Texas, offered on campus. It requires 60 credit hours. Published tuition: Fall/spring semester graduate tuition and mandatory fees, 2026-27: $6,098.00 Texas resident (12 or more hours; resident charges capped at 12 hours) and $11,234.00 non-resident at 12 hours; $4,649.60 resident / $8,501.60 non-resident at 9 hours. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (30 credit hours). The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.
Program Details
| Degree | MSW |
|---|---|
| Format | on campus |
| Credits | 60 credit hours |
| Advanced standing | 30 credit hours; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program; undergraduate overall GPA of at least 3.0 and 3.2 or higher in social work core courses |
| Start terms | Fall, Spring |
| Tuition | Fall/spring semester graduate tuition and mandatory fees, 2026-27: $6,098.00 Texas resident (12 or more hours; resident charges capped at 12 hours) and $11,234.00 non-resident at 12 hours; $4,649.60 resident / $8,501.60 non-resident at 9 hours |
| Specializations | Micro; Macro |
From utrgv.edu, reviewed September 30, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
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After This MSW: The Texas License Path
- 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 3,000 hours of supervised professional clinical experience ov…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
Texas license tiers from its board. Online students licensed in another state follow that state's board.
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Master of Social Work (Edinburg, Brownsville and Laredo): Common Questions
How Much Does Master of Social Work (Edinburg, Brownsville and Laredo) at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Cost?
Fall/spring semester graduate tuition and mandatory fees, 2026-27: $6,098.00 Texas resident (12 or more hours; resident charges capped at 12 hours) and $11,234.00 non-resident at 12 hours; $4,649.60 resident / $8,501.60 non-resident at 9 hours. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
How Long Is Master of Social Work (Edinburg, Brownsville and Laredo)?
60 credit hours, according to the school's program page.
Does Master of Social Work (Edinburg, Brownsville and Laredo) Offer Advanced Standing?
Yes. 30 credit hours; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program; undergraduate overall GPA of at least 3.0 and 3.2 or higher in social work core courses.
Is Master of Social Work (Edinburg, Brownsville and Laredo) CSWE Accredited?
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.