Silver City, New Mexico
Western New Mexico University MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does Western New Mexico University Offer?
Western New Mexico University offers an MSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (39 credit hours). Estimated tuition starts at $20,638.
The Western New Mexico University MSW
- FormatOnline900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$20,638$344/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on Western New Mexico University's pages: Advanced generalist practice.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at Western New Mexico University
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social WorkStarts: Fall, Spring, Summer | 39 credit hours | 900 hours of practicum (four 225-hour field practicum courses); advanced standing 450 hours | Fall 2026/Spring 2027 combined tuition and fees: $343.96 per credit hour (New Mexico resident graduate), $437.58 (non-resident graduate); plus $10 per credit hour social work assessment and technology fee |
From Western New Mexico 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 Western New Mexico University Compares
Western New Mexico University's lowest estimated tuition, $20,638 for Master of Social Work, is below the national median of $40,180 (28th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 179 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 1st of 2 in New Mexico and 51st of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| Western New Mexico University | New Mexico median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $20,638 | $20,686 | $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 Western New Mexico University
- Bachelor of Social Work (online and on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
Is Western New Mexico University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Western New Mexico 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 Western New Mexico University awarded 179 MSWs in 2022-23.
From Western New Mexico University's MSW to a New Mexico 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 hoursNot less than two years of post-graduate supervised social work experi…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
New Mexico license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Western New Mexico University
Online MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock
University of Arkansas at Little Rock · Little Rock, ARFormatOn campus, OnlineCredits60Est. tuition$20,625$344/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work Online (2-Year, 3-Year, 1-Year and 2-Year Advanced Standing) at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of North Carolina at Charlotte · Charlotte, NCFormatOnline464 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$20,473$341/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnline, On campusCredits30Est. tuition$20,910$697/creditAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnlineCredits64Est. tuition$20,288$317/creditAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (In-Person and Online Options) at Northeastern State University
Northeastern State University · Tahlequah, OKFormatOn campus, Online900 field hoursCredits58Est. tuition$19,865$343/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Western New Mexico University MSW: Common Questions
Is Western New Mexico University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Western New Mexico 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 Western New Mexico University Offer an Online MSW?
Yes. Master of Social Work is offered online.
Does Western New Mexico University Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work: 39 credit hours; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program received within the past 8 years; 3.0 GPA on the most recent 64 hours.
How Much Does Western New Mexico University's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work: Fall 2026/Spring 2027 combined tuition and fees: $343.96 per credit hour (New Mexico resident graduate), $437.58 (non-resident graduate); plus $10 per credit hour social work assessment and technology fee (about $20,638 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
How Many Field Hours Does Western New Mexico University's MSW Require?
Master of Social Work: 900 hours of practicum (four 225-hour field practicum courses); advanced standing 450 hours.
More MSW Programs in New Mexico
Sources
- socialwork.wnmu.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
- New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners, Regulation and Licensing Department