Wilmington, North Carolina

University of North Carolina Wilmington MSW Programs

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

What MSW Options Does University of North Carolina Wilmington Offer?

University of North Carolina Wilmington offers an MSW, offered on campus and hybrid. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (37 credit hours). Estimated tuition starts at $19,530.

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The University of North Carolina Wilmington MSW

Specializations named on University of North Carolina Wilmington's pages: Direct Practice and Macro.

Admissions, Structure and Cost at University of North Carolina Wilmington

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work (Full-Time, Extended Three-Year and Advanced Standing)Starts: Summer (advanced standing)37 credit hours, One year, May to May900 hours of field placement over three semesters (Full-Time program)GRE not required2026-27 main campus graduate tuition: NC resident $320.17 per credit hour; non-resident $1,295.84 per credit hour; plus per-credit Ed & Tech, security and university fees

From University of North Carolina Wilmington'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 Wilmington Compares

University of North Carolina Wilmington's lowest estimated tuition, $19,530 for Master of Social Work (Full-Time, Extended Three-Year and Advanced Standing), is below the national median of $40,180 (21st lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 61 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 80 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 4th of 13 in North Carolina and 118th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

University of North Carolina WilmingtonNorth Carolina medianU.S. median
Estimated tuition (lowest option)$19,530$20,473$40,180
Credits616060

Medians across programs on this site that publish the figure, September 2026. The MSW cost and loan calculator adds fees and federal loan limits.

Certificates at University of North Carolina Wilmington

  • Certificate in substance use disorders and addictions

Other Social Work Degrees at University of North Carolina Wilmington

  • Social Work, BSW (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.

Is University of North Carolina Wilmington's MSW CSWE Accredited?

University of North Carolina Wilmington'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 Wilmington awarded 80 MSWs in 2022-23.

From University of North Carolina Wilmington'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 Wilmington MSW: Common Questions

Is University of North Carolina Wilmington's MSW CSWE Accredited?

University of North Carolina Wilmington'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 Wilmington Offer an Online MSW?

No. University of North Carolina Wilmington's MSW is offered on campus and hybrid, according to its own pages.

Does University of North Carolina Wilmington Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work (Full-Time, Extended Three-Year and Advanced Standing): 37 credit hours; One year, May to May; Bachelor's in Social Work; Direct Practice track only.

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

Master of Social Work (Full-Time, Extended Three-Year and Advanced Standing): 2026-27 main campus graduate tuition: NC resident $320.17 per credit hour; non-resident $1,295.84 per credit hour; plus per-credit Ed & Tech, security and university fees (about $19,530 for 61 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

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

Master of Social Work (Full-Time, Extended Three-Year and Advanced Standing): GRE not required.

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

Master of Social Work (Full-Time, Extended Three-Year and Advanced Standing): 900 hours of field placement over three semesters (Full-Time program).

More MSW Programs in North Carolina

Sources

  1. uncw.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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