Tacoma, Washington
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Offer?
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus offers an MSW, offered on campus. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing. Published tuition: Graduate tuition rates for 2026-27 (MSW rate group, fees included): $7,025 resident, $12,192 non-resident per quarter for 7-18 credits; lower per-quarter rates for 2-6 credits.
UW Tacoma's program page describes its MSW as part of the University of Washington School of Social Work's accredited program; UW Tacoma does not appear separately in CSWE's directory (September 2026).
The University of Washington-Tacoma Campus MSW
- FormatOn campusCredits75quarter creditsEst. tuition$7,025per term · resident rateAccreditationNot listed
Specializations named on University of Washington-Tacoma Campus's pages: Integrative specialized practice.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social Work (3-year program)Starts: Fall, Winter | Begins in winter quarter with bridge coursework, then joins the 3-year cohort's advanced curriculum in spring | Graduate tuition rates for 2026-27 (MSW rate group, fees included): $7,025 resident, $12,192 non-resident per quarter for 7-18 credits; lower per-quarter rates for 2-6 credits |
From University of Washington-Tacoma Campus'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 Washington-Tacoma Campus Compares
Its MSW requires 75 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 47 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 4th of 5 in Washington and 185th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | Washington median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | 75 | 75 | 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 Washington-Tacoma Campus
- Bachelor of Arts in Social Welfare (BASW) (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
Is University of Washington-Tacoma Campus's MSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus does not appear in CSWE's directory of accredited programs (September 2026). UW Tacoma's program page describes its MSW as part of the University of Washington School of Social Work's accredited program; UW Tacoma does not appear separately in CSWE's directory (September 2026). All CSWE-accredited MSW programs
Federal data (IPEDS) show University of Washington-Tacoma Campus awarded 47 MSWs in 2022-23.
From University of Washington-Tacoma Campus's MSW to a Washington License
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB examFor the Advanced Social Worker Associate
- Log supervised clinical hoursUsually about two years of post-MSW practice
- Earn the clinical licenseIndependent clinical practice
Washington license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools:
Maestría En Trabajo Social at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras · San Juan, PRFormatOn campus900 field hoursCredits54Est. tuition$11,070$205/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work - 100% Online Advanced Standing at Florida Atlantic University
Florida Atlantic University · Boca Raton, FLFormatOnlineCredits30Est. tuition$11,155$372/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work, Advanced Standing (App State Online) at Appalachian State University
Appalachian State University · Boone, NCFormatOnlineCredits33Est. tuition$11,359$344/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campus900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$12,180$203/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Maestría En Trabajo Social Con Especialidad En Trabajo Social Con Familias (Master in Social Work, Specialization in Social Work With Families) at Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus
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University of Washington-Tacoma Campus MSW: Common Questions
Is University of Washington-Tacoma Campus's MSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus does not appear in CSWE's directory of accredited programs (September 2026). UW Tacoma's program page describes its MSW as part of the University of Washington School of Social Work's accredited program; UW Tacoma does not appear separately in CSWE's directory (September 2026).
Does University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Offer an Online MSW?
No. University of Washington-Tacoma Campus's MSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
Does University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work (3-year program): Begins in winter quarter with bridge coursework, then joins the 3-year cohort's advanced curriculum in spring.
How Much Does University of Washington-Tacoma Campus's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work (3-year program): Graduate tuition rates for 2026-27 (MSW rate group, fees included): $7,025 resident, $12,192 non-resident per quarter for 7-18 credits; lower per-quarter rates for 2-6 credits. Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
More MSW Programs in Washington
Sources
- tacoma.uw.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
- Washington State Department of Health - Social Worker and Social Worker Associate credentials