University of New Hampshire-Main Campus · Durham, New Hampshire
Social Work (M.S.W.), Durham Campus Program
What Should You Know About Social Work (M.S.W.), Durham Campus Program at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus?
Social Work (M.S.W.), Durham Campus Program is a MSW program at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus in Durham, New Hampshire, offered on campus. It requires 62 credit hours and takes 2 years full time; 3 or 4 years part time. At $845 per credit, estimated tuition is $52,390 before fees (resident rate). BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (minimum of 35 credits). University of New Hampshire-Main Campus's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.
Program Details
| Degree | MSW |
|---|---|
| Format | on campus |
| Part time | Offered |
| Credits | 62 credit hours |
| Length | 2 years full time; 3 or 4 years part time |
| Advanced standing | Minimum of 35 credits; BSW graduates within five years of matriculation with a 3.2 cumulative GPA or 3.3 social work major GPA; includes a 10-week summer practicum and seminar |
| Field education | 1,100 hours (two, two-semester internships) |
| Start terms | Fall |
| Tuition | $845 per credit hour NH resident; $955 per credit hour NERSP; $1,465 per credit hour out-of-state (UNH graduate tuition) (2026-27) |
| Specializations | Advanced generalist practice |
From catalog.unh.edu, reviewed September 30, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How This Program Compares
- Estimated tuition of $52,390 is the 258th lowest of 349 MSW programs on this site with an estimate (median $40,180).
- Its 62 credits compare with a median of 60.
- Its 1,100 field education hours compare with a median of 900 among programs that state them.
- Advanced standing drops 27 credits, about $22,815 in tuition at the published rate.
Estimate the full cost and federal loan coverage for this program
After This MSW: The New Hampshire License Path
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB examFor the master's-level license (LMSW or similar)
- Log supervised clinical hoursMinimum 2 years of post-master's supervised clinical work experience t…
- Earn the clinical license (LICSW)Independent clinical practice
New Hampshire license tiers from its board. Online students licensed in another state follow that state's board.
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Social Work (M.S.W.), Durham Campus Program: Common Questions
How Much Does Social Work (M.S.W.), Durham Campus Program at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Cost?
$845 per credit hour NH resident; $955 per credit hour NERSP; $1,465 per credit hour out-of-state (UNH graduate tuition). That works out to about $52,390 for 62 credits, before fees. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with University of New Hampshire-Main Campus.
How Long Is Social Work (M.S.W.), Durham Campus Program?
62 credit hours, 2 years full time; 3 or 4 years part time, according to the school's program page.
Does Social Work (M.S.W.), Durham Campus Program Offer Advanced Standing?
Yes. Minimum of 35 credits; BSW graduates within five years of matriculation with a 3.2 cumulative GPA or 3.3 social work major GPA; includes a 10-week summer practicum and seminar.
How Many Field Hours Does Social Work (M.S.W.), Durham Campus Program Require?
1,100 hours (two, two-semester internships), according to the school's program page.
Is Social Work (M.S.W.), Durham Campus Program CSWE Accredited?
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.