Albany, New York

University at Albany MSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedSchool of Social Welfare, College of Integrated Health SciencesPublic

What MSW Options Does University at Albany Offer?

University at Albany offers 2 MSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (Up to 21 credits granted upon admission). Published tuition: Fall 2026: $6,540 per semester tuition for NY residents, $12,020 for out-of-state residents (full time, 12+ credits; fees extra).

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2 MSW Options at University at Albany

Specializations named on University at Albany's pages: Specialization in Aging (Internships in Aging Project) and Specialization in Mental Health (Albany Internships in Mental Health).

Admissions, Structure and Cost at University at Albany

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work (on campus, full-time and part-time)Starts: Fall, Summer (advanced standing)Up to 21 credits granted upon admission, 12 consecutive months of full-time studyTwo 500-hour field practicumsGRE not requiredFall 2026: $6,540 per semester tuition for NY residents, $12,020 for out-of-state residents (full time, 12+ credits; fees extra)
Master of Social Work (online)Starts: FallGRE not requiredFall 2026 online rate: $6,540 per semester tuition for NY residents, $7,848 for out-of-state residents (12+ credits; exclusively online program rate; fees extra)

From University at Albany'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 at Albany Compares

Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 124 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 8th of 20 in New York and 77th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

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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.

MSW Dual Degrees at University at Albany

Other Social Work Degrees at University at Albany

Is University at Albany's MSW CSWE Accredited?

University at Albany'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 at Albany awarded 124 MSWs in 2022-23.

From University at Albany's MSW to a New York 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 36 months (three years) of full-time post-MSW supervised expe…
  4. Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice

New York license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner

Similar MSW Programs to Compare With University at Albany

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University at Albany MSW: Common Questions

Is University at Albany's MSW CSWE Accredited?

University at Albany'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 at Albany Offer an Online MSW?

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

Does University at Albany Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work (on campus, full-time and part-time): Up to 21 credits granted upon admission; 12 consecutive months of full-time study; Bachelor's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program within six years of matriculation.

How Much Does University at Albany's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work (on campus, full-time and part-time): Fall 2026: $6,540 per semester tuition for NY residents, $12,020 for out-of-state residents (full time, 12+ credits; fees extra). Master of Social Work (online): Fall 2026 online rate: $6,540 per semester tuition for NY residents, $7,848 for out-of-state residents (12+ credits; exclusively online program rate; fees extra). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

Does University at Albany Require the GRE for Its MSW?

Master of Social Work (on campus, full-time and part-time): GRE not required. Master of Social Work (online): GRE not required.

How Many Field Hours Does University at Albany's MSW Require?

Master of Social Work (on campus, full-time and part-time): Two 500-hour field practicums.

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Sources

  1. albany.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. New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Social Work

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