Charlotte, North Carolina

University of North Carolina at Charlotte MSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedSchool of Social Work, College of Health and Human ServicesPublic

What MSW Options Does University of North Carolina at Charlotte Offer?

University of North Carolina at Charlotte offers 2 MSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (39 credit hours). Estimated tuition starts at $20,473.

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2 MSW Options at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Admissions, Structure and Cost at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work (campus: 2-Year and 1-Year Advanced Standing)Starts: Fall, Summer (advanced standing)39 credit hours, 1 year, May to May (summer, fall, spring)16 hours per week of practicum in the fall and spring semesters of both years; 464 hours per academic-year placementGRE not requiredGeneral graduate rate, Fall 2026-Spring 2027 main campus, per semester: NC resident $295.78 per credit hour ($2,662.00 at 9+ hours); non-resident $1,260.44 per credit hour ($11,344.00 at 9+ hours); plus College of Health and Human Services MSW tuition increment of $30 per credit hour; fees extra
Master of Social Work Online (2-Year, 3-Year, 1-Year and 2-Year Advanced Standing)Starts: Summer39 credit hours, 1 year (May to May, full time) or 2 years (part time)16 hours per week of in-person practicum during fall and spring semesters; 464 hours per academic-year placementGRE not requiredNC resident $341.21 per credit hour; non-resident $1,305.87 per credit hour; plus College of Health and Human Services fee of $30 per credit hour

From University of North Carolina at Charlotte'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 of North Carolina at Charlotte Compares

University of North Carolina at Charlotte's lowest estimated tuition, $20,473 for Master of Social Work Online (2-Year, 3-Year, 1-Year and 2-Year Advanced Standing), is below the national median of $40,180 (26th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 110 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 2nd of 13 in North Carolina and 87th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

University of North Carolina at CharlotteNorth Carolina medianU.S. median
Estimated tuition (lowest option)$20,473$20,473$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 of North Carolina at Charlotte's MSW CSWE Accredited?

University of North Carolina at Charlotte'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 of North Carolina at Charlotte awarded 110 MSWs in 2022-23.

From University of North Carolina at Charlotte's MSW to a North Carolina License

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB exam (Masters (or ACSW examination))For the CMSW
  3. Log supervised clinical hoursUsually about two years of post-MSW practice
  4. Earn the clinical license (LCSWA)Independent clinical practice

North Carolina license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner

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University of North Carolina at Charlotte MSW: Common Questions

Is University of North Carolina at Charlotte's MSW CSWE Accredited?

University of North Carolina at Charlotte'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 of North Carolina at Charlotte Offer an Online MSW?

Yes. Master of Social Work Online (2-Year, 3-Year, 1-Year and 2-Year Advanced Standing) is offered online.

Does University of North Carolina at Charlotte Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work (campus: 2-Year and 1-Year Advanced Standing): 39 credit hours; 1 year, May to May (summer, fall, spring); BSW accredited by CSWE (USA), CASWE (Canada) or ISWDRES-evaluated (international), earned within the last ten years. Master of Social Work Online (2-Year, 3-Year, 1-Year and 2-Year Advanced Standing): 39 credit hours; 1 year (May to May, full time) or 2 years (part time); BSW accredited by CSWE (USA), CASWE (Canada) or ISWDRES-evaluated (international), earned within the last ten years.

How Much Does University of North Carolina at Charlotte's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work (campus: 2-Year and 1-Year Advanced Standing): General graduate rate, Fall 2026-Spring 2027 main campus, per semester: NC resident $295.78 per credit hour ($2,662.00 at 9+ hours); non-resident $1,260.44 per credit hour ($11,344.00 at 9+ hours); plus College of Health and Human Services MSW tuition increment of $30 per credit hour; fees extra. Master of Social Work Online (2-Year, 3-Year, 1-Year and 2-Year Advanced Standing): NC resident $341.21 per credit hour; non-resident $1,305.87 per credit hour; plus College of Health and Human Services fee of $30 per credit hour (about $20,473 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

Does University of North Carolina at Charlotte Require the GRE for Its MSW?

Master of Social Work (campus: 2-Year and 1-Year Advanced Standing): GRE not required. Master of Social Work Online (2-Year, 3-Year, 1-Year and 2-Year Advanced Standing): GRE not required.

How Many Field Hours Does University of North Carolina at Charlotte's MSW Require?

Master of Social Work (campus: 2-Year and 1-Year Advanced Standing): 16 hours per week of practicum in the fall and spring semesters of both years; 464 hours per academic-year placement. Master of Social Work Online (2-Year, 3-Year, 1-Year and 2-Year Advanced Standing): 16 hours per week of in-person practicum during fall and spring semesters; 464 hours per academic-year placement.

More MSW Programs in North Carolina

Sources

  1. socialwork.charlotte.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. North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board

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