Burlington, Vermont
University of Vermont MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does University of Vermont Offer?
University of Vermont offers an MSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (39 credits). Estimated tuition starts at $42,360.
The University of Vermont MSW
- FormatOn campus300 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$42,360$706/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on University of Vermont's pages: Transformative social work.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at University of Vermont
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social Work (MSW)Starts: Fall, Summer (Advanced Standing) | 39 credits, 3 semesters (full calendar year, starting in summer) | Minimum of 15 hours per week in an agency during practicum semesters (20 hours per week, 300 hours per semester, for Advanced Standing) | GRE optional | Standard graduate tuition $706 per credit (Vermont resident) / $1,944 per credit (out-of-state) |
From University of Vermont'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 Vermont Compares
University of Vermont's lowest estimated tuition, $42,360 for Master of Social Work (MSW), is above the national median of $40,180 (192nd lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 38 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 1st of 1 in Vermont and 204th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| University of Vermont | Vermont median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $42,360 | $42,360 | $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 Vermont
- Bachelor of 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 Vermont's MSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Vermont'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 Vermont awarded 38 MSWs in 2022-23.
From University of Vermont's MSW to a Vermont 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 hoursAt least 3,000 hours of post-degree supervised practice, 2,000 of them…
- Earn the clinical license (LICSW)Independent clinical practice
Vermont license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With University of Vermont
MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
MSW Advanced Standing (Online Distance Education Option) at Clark Atlanta University
Clark Atlanta University · Atlanta, GAFormatOnlineCredits38Est. tuition$42,218$1,111/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campusCredits63Est. tuition$42,525$675/creditAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (Online) at Dordt University
Dordt University · Sioux Center, IAFormatOnline900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$42,600$710/creditAccreditationCSWEOnline Master of Social Work (Part Time) at University at Buffalo
University at Buffalo · Buffalo, NYFormatOnline480 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$42,670$711/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEOnline Master of Social Work: Services to Hispanic Children and Family at Our Lady of the Lake University
Our Lady of the Lake University · San Antonio, TXFormatOnlineCredits57Est. tuition$42,750$750/creditAccreditationCSWE
University of Vermont MSW: Common Questions
Is University of Vermont's MSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Vermont'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 Vermont Offer an Online MSW?
No. University of Vermont's MSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
Does University of Vermont Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work (MSW): 39 credits; 3 semesters (full calendar year, starting in summer); BSW from a CSWE-accredited program within 7 years of intended enrollment.
How Much Does University of Vermont's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work (MSW): Standard graduate tuition $706 per credit (Vermont resident) / $1,944 per credit (out-of-state) (about $42,360 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
Does University of Vermont Require the GRE for Its MSW?
Master of Social Work (MSW): GRE optional.
How Many Field Hours Does University of Vermont's MSW Require?
Master of Social Work (MSW): Minimum of 15 hours per week in an agency during practicum semesters (20 hours per week, 300 hours per semester, for Advanced Standing).
More MSW Programs in Vermont
Sources
- uvm.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
- Vermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) - Social Workers (advisor model)