Buffalo, New York

University at Buffalo MSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedSchool of Social WorkPublic

What MSW Options Does University at Buffalo Offer?

University at Buffalo offers 2 MSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (35 credits). Estimated tuition starts at $42,670.

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2 MSW Options at University at Buffalo

Admissions, Structure and Cost at University at Buffalo

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work (on campus)35 credits, Full time 1 year; part time 1.5 years900 total practicum hours (420-hour foundation practicum + 480-hour advanced year practicum); 480 hours for advanced standing2026-27 MSW rates (fall 2026 combined tuition and fees): full time per semester NY residents $8,199.86, non-residents $13,914.86; part time per credit NY residents $765.83, non-residents $1,241.83
Online Master of Social Work (part time)35 credits, Part time only, 1.5 years900 total practicum hours (420-hour foundation + 480-hour advanced year), completed in person near the student's home; 480 hours for advanced standing2026-27 online part-time MSW rate (fall 2026 combined tuition and fees): NY residents $711.16 per credit; non-residents $820.16 per credit

From University at Buffalo'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 Buffalo Compares

University at Buffalo's lowest estimated tuition, $42,670 for Online Master of Social Work (part time), is above the national median of $40,180 (195th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 237 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 6th of 20 in New York and 29th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

University at BuffaloNew York medianU.S. median
Estimated tuition (lowest option)$42,670$65,575$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 University at Buffalo's MSW CSWE Accredited?

University at Buffalo'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 Buffalo awarded 237 MSWs in 2022-23.

From University at Buffalo'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

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University at Buffalo MSW: Common Questions

Is University at Buffalo's MSW CSWE Accredited?

University at Buffalo'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 Buffalo Offer an Online MSW?

Yes. Online Master of Social Work (part time) is offered online.

Does University at Buffalo Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work (on campus): 35 credits; Full time 1 year; part time 1.5 years; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program, plus additional requirements. Online Master of Social Work (part time): 35 credits; Part time only, 1.5 years; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program, plus additional requirements.

How Much Does University at Buffalo's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work (on campus): 2026-27 MSW rates (fall 2026 combined tuition and fees): full time per semester NY residents $8,199.86, non-residents $13,914.86; part time per credit NY residents $765.83, non-residents $1,241.83 (about $45,950 for 60 credits, before fees). Online Master of Social Work (part time): 2026-27 online part-time MSW rate (fall 2026 combined tuition and fees): NY residents $711.16 per credit; non-residents $820.16 per credit (about $42,670 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

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

Master of Social Work (on campus): 900 total practicum hours (420-hour foundation practicum + 480-hour advanced year practicum); 480 hours for advanced standing. Online Master of Social Work (part time): 900 total practicum hours (420-hour foundation + 480-hour advanced year), completed in person near the student's home; 480 hours for advanced standing.

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Sources

  1. socialwork.buffalo.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

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