Pikeville, Kentucky

University of Pikeville MSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedSchool of Social Work, College of Nursing and Human ServicesPrivate nonprofit

What MSW Options Does University of Pikeville Offer?

University of Pikeville offers an MSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (30 hours). Estimated tuition starts at $33,000.

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The University of Pikeville MSW

Specializations named on University of Pikeville's pages: Clinical Mental Health and Addictions.

Admissions, Structure and Cost at University of Pikeville

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work (online)30 hours$550 per credit hour

From University of Pikeville'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 Pikeville Compares

University of Pikeville's lowest estimated tuition, $33,000 for Master of Social Work (online), is below the national median of $40,180 (99th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60.

University of PikevilleKentucky medianU.S. median
Estimated tuition (lowest option)$33,000$39,600$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.

Other Social Work Degrees at University of Pikeville

  • Bachelor of Social Work. A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.

Is University of Pikeville's MSW CSWE Accredited?

University of Pikeville'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

From University of Pikeville's MSW to a Kentucky License

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the CSW
  3. Log supervised clinical hoursMinimum of two years of post-master's supervised clinical experience; …
  4. Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice

Kentucky license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner

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University of Pikeville MSW: Common Questions

Is University of Pikeville's MSW CSWE Accredited?

University of Pikeville'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 Pikeville Offer an Online MSW?

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

Does University of Pikeville Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work (online): 30 hours; Undergraduate social work degree from a CSWE-accredited program conferred no more than eight years before the MSW start (older degrees considered with consistent field employment or licensure); overall GPA of 3.0 and B or better in all required undergraduate social work courses.

How Much Does University of Pikeville's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work (online): $550 per credit hour (about $33,000 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

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Sources

  1. upike.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. Kentucky Board of 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