New Orleans, Louisiana

Tulane University MSW Programs

Tulane University of Louisiana

CSWE-accreditedTulane School of Social WorkPrivate nonprofit

What MSW Options Does Tulane University Offer?

Tulane University offers 2 MSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (45 credit hours). Estimated tuition starts at $87,540.

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2 MSW Options at Tulane University

Specializations named on Tulane University's pages: Mental Health, Addiction, and the Family (optional focus area).

Admissions, Structure and Cost at Tulane University

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work (on campus, New Orleans)Starts: Fall45 credit hours, Three semesters over 12 months, full time; on-campus advanced standing begins in summerMinimum of 900 hours of supervised practicum (300 hours over each of three semesters)$1,459 per credit hour, Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 (plus academic support, student activity, recreation, health and technology fees)
Online Master of Social WorkStarts: Fall, Spring, Summer45 credit hours, 12 months full time or 24 months part time900 hours of practicum education$1,459 per credit hour, Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 (plus academic support and technology fees)

From Tulane 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 Tulane University Compares

Tulane University's lowest estimated tuition, $87,540 for Master of Social Work (on campus, New Orleans), is above the national median of $40,180 (340th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 160 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 2nd of 5 in Louisiana and 57th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

Tulane UniversityLouisiana medianU.S. median
Estimated tuition (lowest option)$87,540$36,240$40,180
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.

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Is Tulane University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Tulane 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 Tulane University awarded 160 MSWs in 2022-23.

From Tulane University's MSW to a Louisiana License

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB examFor the CSW
  3. Log supervised clinical hoursAt least 3,000 hours of postgraduate social work practice over a minim…
  4. Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice

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

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Tulane University MSW: Common Questions

Is Tulane University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Tulane 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 Tulane University Offer an Online MSW?

Yes. Online Master of Social Work is offered online.

Does Tulane University Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work (on campus, New Orleans): 45 credit hours; Three semesters over 12 months, full time; on-campus advanced standing begins in summer; BSW from a CSWE-accredited institution within the last five years; B+ average or higher in the practicum course; GPA of 3.3 or better in social work-related courses. Online Master of Social Work: 45 credit hours; 12 months full time or 24 months part time; BSW from a CSWE-accredited institution within the last five years; B+ average or higher in the practicum course; GPA of 3.3 or better in social work-related courses.

How Much Does Tulane University's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work (on campus, New Orleans): $1,459 per credit hour, Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 (plus academic support, student activity, recreation, health and technology fees) (about $87,540 for 60 credits, before fees). Online Master of Social Work: $1,459 per credit hour, Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 (plus academic support and technology fees) (about $87,540 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

How Many Field Hours Does Tulane University's MSW Require?

Master of Social Work (on campus, New Orleans): Minimum of 900 hours of supervised practicum (300 hours over each of three semesters). Online Master of Social Work: 900 hours of practicum education.

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Sources

  1. tssw.tulane.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. Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners (LABSWE)

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