Hattiesburg, Mississippi
University of Southern Mississippi MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does University of Southern Mississippi Offer?
University of Southern Mississippi offers an MSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (34 hours). Estimated tuition starts at $35,640.
The University of Southern Mississippi MSW
Social Work - Master's (MSW) at University of Southern Mississippi
University of Southern Mississippi · HattiesburgFormatOn campus900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$35,640$594/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Admissions, Structure and Cost at University of Southern Mississippi
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work - Master's (MSW) | 34 hours, 3 semesters full time; 5 semesters part time | 900 hours (full time: 300-hour and 600-hour placements; part time: two 450-hour placements; advanced standing: two 300-hour placements) | $594 per credit hour resident (flat $5,342 per term at 9-13 hours); non-residents pay an additional $112 per credit hour |
From University of Southern Mississippi'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 Southern Mississippi Compares
University of Southern Mississippi's lowest estimated tuition, $35,640 for Social Work - Master's (MSW), is below the national median of $40,180 (122nd lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 62 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 1st of 2 in Mississippi and 153rd of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| University of Southern Mississippi | Mississippi median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $35,640 | $29,811 | $40,180 |
| Credits | 60 | 60 | 60 |
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 Southern Mississippi
- Bachelor of Social Work (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
Is University of Southern Mississippi's MSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Southern Mississippi'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 Southern Mississippi awarded 62 MSWs in 2022-23.
From University of Southern Mississippi's MSW to a Mississippi License
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the LMSW
- Log supervised clinical hoursBoard-approved post-master's supervision by a Board-approved LCSW Supe…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
Mississippi license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With University of Southern Mississippi
MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
Master of Social Work (Hybrid Immersion) at University of Indianapolis
University of Indianapolis · Indianapolis, INFormatHybrid930 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$35,880$598/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits58Est. tuition$35,380$610/creditAccreditationCSWE
MSW Online at Louisiana State University and Agricultural &Amp; Mechanical College
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College · Baton Rouge, LAFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$36,240$604/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWESocial Work (M.S.W.) at Grand View University
Grand View University · Des Moines, IAFormatOn campus, OnlineCredits59Est. tuition$36,285$615/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (Evening Hybrid, Lincoln) at Nebraska Wesleyan University
Nebraska Wesleyan University · Lincoln, NEFormatHybrid900 field hoursCredits66Est. tuition$36,300$550/creditAccreditationCSWE
University of Southern Mississippi MSW: Common Questions
Is University of Southern Mississippi's MSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Southern Mississippi'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 Southern Mississippi Offer an Online MSW?
No. University of Southern Mississippi's MSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
Does University of Southern Mississippi Offer Advanced Standing?
Social Work - Master's (MSW): 34 hours; 3 semesters full time; 5 semesters part time; BSW awarded in the past five years from a CSWE-accredited program, 3.0 GPA on last 60 hours, 3.5 GPA in the social work program with no Cs, and a passing score on the School of Social Work qualifying exam.
How Much Does University of Southern Mississippi's MSW Cost?
Social Work - Master's (MSW): $594 per credit hour resident (flat $5,342 per term at 9-13 hours); non-residents pay an additional $112 per credit hour (about $35,640 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
How Many Field Hours Does University of Southern Mississippi's MSW Require?
Social Work - Master's (MSW): 900 hours (full time: 300-hour and 600-hour placements; part time: two 450-hour placements; advanced standing: two 300-hour placements).
More MSW Programs in Mississippi
Sources
- usm.edu: program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed September 30, 2026
- Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), directory of accredited programs (September 2026)
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23
- Mississippi State Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists