Morgantown, West Virginia
West Virginia University MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does West Virginia University Offer?
West Virginia University offers an MSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (36 credit hours). Estimated tuition starts at $44,760.
The West Virginia University MSW
Master of Social Work (on Campus and Online) at West Virginia University
West Virginia University · MorgantownFormatOn campus, OnlineCredits60Est. tuition$44,760$746/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on West Virginia University's pages: Advanced Integrated Practice.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at West Virginia University
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social Work (on campus and online)Starts: Fall, Spring (online), Summer (advanced standing) | 36 credit hours, 12 months full time or 2 years part time (on campus or online) | 2026-27 on campus (Eberly College of Arts and Sciences graduate rate): residents $746 per credit hour ($616 university tuition, $78 university fees, $52 college tuition) or $6,714 per semester; non-residents $1,942 per credit hour or $17,478 per semester; plus a $250 athletics fee each fall and spring. Online Social Work MSW: $768 per credit hour ($616 university tuition, $52 college tuition, $100 online learning fee) |
From West Virginia 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 West Virginia University Compares
West Virginia University's lowest estimated tuition, $44,760 for Master of Social Work (on campus and online), is above the national median of $40,180 (208th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 73 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 2nd of 3 in West Virginia and 124th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| West Virginia University | West Virginia median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $44,760 | $34,920 | $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 West Virginia University
- Bachelor of Social Work (on campus and online). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
- PhD in Social Work
Is West Virginia University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
West Virginia 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 West Virginia University awarded 73 MSWs in 2022-23.
From West Virginia University's MSW to a West Virginia License
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the LGSW
- Log supervised clinical hoursA minimum of two years of full-time employment and 3,000 hours of prac…
- Earn the clinical license (LICSW)Independent clinical practice
West Virginia license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With West Virginia University
Online MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
- FormatOnline1,000 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$44,814$747/creditAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$44,700$745/creditAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) at Merrimack College
Merrimack College · North Andover, MAFormatOnline, On campus900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$45,000$750/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$45,000published totalAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work at Moravian University
Moravian University · Bethlehem, PAFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$45,000$750/creditAccreditationCSWE
West Virginia University MSW: Common Questions
Is West Virginia University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
West Virginia 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 West Virginia University Offer an Online MSW?
Yes. Master of Social Work (on campus and online) is offered online.
Does West Virginia University Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work (on campus and online): 36 credit hours; 12 months full time or 2 years part time (on campus or online); BSW from a CSWE-accredited program within the last eight years.
How Much Does West Virginia University's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work (on campus and online): 2026-27 on campus (Eberly College of Arts and Sciences graduate rate): residents $746 per credit hour ($616 university tuition, $78 university fees, $52 college tuition) or $6,714 per semester; non-residents $1,942 per credit hour or $17,478 per semester; plus a $250 athletics fee each fall and spring. Online Social Work MSW: $768 per credit hour ($616 university tuition, $52 college tuition, $100 online learning fee) (about $44,760 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.