Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
University of the Virgin Islands MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does University of the Virgin Islands Offer?
University of the Virgin Islands offers an MSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Estimated tuition starts at $30,500.
The University of the Virgin Islands MSW
Master of Social Work (MSW) at University of the Virgin Islands
University of the Virgin Islands · Charlotte AmalieFormatOn campus900 field hoursCredits61Est. tuition$30,500$500/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on University of the Virgin Islands's pages: Children, Youth and Families.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at University of the Virgin Islands
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social Work (MSW)Starts: Fall | 900 hours of supervised internship | Fall 2026 - Spring 2027 graduate tuition per credit hour: $500 resident, $952.47 non-resident, $875 Caribbean; plus mandatory fees |
From University of the Virgin Islands'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 the Virgin Islands Compares
University of the Virgin Islands's lowest estimated tuition, $30,500 for Master of Social Work (MSW), is below the national median of $40,180 (89th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 61 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 1 MSW in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 1st of 1 in U.S. Virgin Islands and 309th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| University of the Virgin Islands | U.S. Virgin Islands median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $30,500 | $30,500 | $40,180 |
| Credits | 61 | 61 | 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 the Virgin Islands
- Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (major completed on the St. Thomas campus) (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
Is University of the Virgin Islands's MSW CSWE Accredited?
University of the Virgin Islands'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 the Virgin Islands awarded 1 MSW in 2022-23.
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With University of the Virgin Islands
MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
Master of Social Work (Online, With Bluffton University) at Goshen College
Goshen College · Goshen, INFormatOnline900 field hoursCredits57Est. tuition$30,495$535/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (Online, Bluffton University and Goshen College Partnership) at Bluffton University
Bluffton University · Bluffton, OHFormatOnline900 field hoursCredits57Est. tuition$30,495$535/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$30,240$504/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Online Master of Social Work at UCF
UCF · Orlando, FLFormatOnline1,000 field hoursCredits62Est. tuition$30,222$487/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campus, OnlineCredits57Est. tuition$29,811$523/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
University of the Virgin Islands MSW: Common Questions
Is University of the Virgin Islands's MSW CSWE Accredited?
University of the Virgin Islands'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 the Virgin Islands Offer an Online MSW?
No. University of the Virgin Islands's MSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
How Much Does University of the Virgin Islands's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work (MSW): Fall 2026 - Spring 2027 graduate tuition per credit hour: $500 resident, $952.47 non-resident, $875 Caribbean; plus mandatory fees (about $30,500 for 61 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
How Many Field Hours Does University of the Virgin Islands's MSW Require?
Master of Social Work (MSW): 900 hours of supervised internship.