Topeka, Kansas
Washburn University MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does Washburn University Offer?
Washburn University offers an MSW, offered on campus and hybrid. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (33 credit hours). Estimated tuition starts at $32,886.
The Washburn University MSW
- FormatOn campus, HybridCredits63Est. tuition$32,886$522/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on Washburn University's pages: Clinical social work practice, Healthcare Concentration and School Social Work Concentration.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at Washburn University
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social WorkStarts: Fall, Spring, Summer | 33 credit hours, 3 terms full time (summer, fall, spring); up to 2 years part time | Two field education practicums (one clinical practicum for advanced standing) | GRE not required | Traditional graduate courses $522 per credit hour (Kansas residents), $962 (non-residents); online graduate courses $665 per credit hour for all; plus $72 flat student fee per fall/spring term (Fall 2026-Summer 2027) |
From Washburn University'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 Washburn University Compares
Washburn University's lowest estimated tuition, $32,886 for Master of Social Work, is below the national median of $40,180 (98th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 63 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 52 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 3rd of 5 in Kansas and 172nd of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| Washburn University | Kansas median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $32,886 | $32,886 | $40,180 |
| Credits | 63 | 63 | 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.
MSW Dual Degrees at Washburn University
Other Social Work Degrees at Washburn University
- Bachelor of Social Work (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
Is Washburn University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Washburn University'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 Washburn University awarded 52 MSWs in 2022-23.
From Washburn University's MSW to a Kansas 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 hours3,000 hours of post-graduate supervised clinical work experience in a …
- Earn the clinical license (LSCSW)Independent clinical practice
Kansas license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Washburn University
MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
Online Master of Social Work at USF
USF · Tampa, FLFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$33,000$550/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$33,000$550/creditAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnlineCredits62Est. tuition$33,046$533/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (Online and Hybrid at Queensbury) at SUNY College at Plattsburgh
SUNY College at Plattsburgh · Plattsburgh, NYFormatOnline, Hybrid950 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$32,700$545/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEOnline Master of Social Work in Clinical Practice at New Mexico Highlands University
New Mexico Highlands University · Las Vegas, NMFormatOnlineCredits63Est. tuition$33,075$525/creditAccreditationCSWE
Washburn University MSW: Common Questions
Is Washburn University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Washburn University'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 Washburn University Offer an Online MSW?
No. Washburn University's MSW is offered on campus and hybrid, according to its own pages.
Does Washburn University Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work: 33 credit hours; 3 terms full time (summer, fall, spring); up to 2 years part time; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program conferred within the last 10 years.
How Much Does Washburn University's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work: Traditional graduate courses $522 per credit hour (Kansas residents), $962 (non-residents); online graduate courses $665 per credit hour for all; plus $72 flat student fee per fall/spring term (Fall 2026-Summer 2027) (about $32,886 for 63 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
Does Washburn University Require the GRE for Its MSW?
Master of Social Work: GRE not required.
How Many Field Hours Does Washburn University's MSW Require?
Master of Social Work: Two field education practicums (one clinical practicum for advanced standing).