Alaska · Verified September 2026
MSW Programs in Alaska
Where Can You Earn an MSW in Alaska, and How Do You Get Licensed?
1 school in Alaska offers 1 MSW program we verified, including University of Alaska Anchorage. 1 can be taken online and 1 offer advanced standing. After the MSW, Alaska's clinical license is the Clinical Social Worker.
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the Master Social Worker
- Log supervised clinical hoursWithin the 10 years before application, under supervision of a license…
- Earn the clinical licenseIndependent clinical practice
- programs in Alaska
- 1
- schools
- 1
- CSWE-accredited schools
- 1
- offer advanced standing
- 1
- online programs
- 1
The Alaska Social Work License Path
Alaska Social Work Licenses
Alaska Board of Social Work Examiners (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing)Baccalaureate Social Worker
- Degree
- Bachelor's degree in social work from a college or university approved by the board (CSWE-accredited programs or University of Alaska social work programs)
- Exam
- ASWB Bachelors
- Independent practice
- No, practice under supervision or in an agency
Master Social Worker
- Degree
- Master's or doctoral degree in social work from a college or university approved by the board (CSWE-accredited programs or University of Alaska social work programs)
- Exam
- ASWB Masters
- Independent practice
- No, practice under supervision or in an agency
Clinical Social Worker
- Degree
- Master's or doctoral degree in social work from a college or university approved by the board (CSWE-accredited programs or University of Alaska social work programs)
- Exam
- ASWB Clinical
- Supervised experience
- Within the 10 years before application, under supervision of a licensed social worker, psychologist or psychiatrist: two years of continuous full-time postgraduate clinical social work, or at least 3,000 hours of less than full-time employment over not less than two years; at least 100 hours of direct clinical supervision, no more than 50 of them in group supervision.
- Independent practice
- Yes
- Social Work Licensure Compact
- Listed by the Compact Commission among jurisdictions that have passed the compact language. The Commission states the compact has reached activation but multistate licenses are not yet being issued.
From Alaska Board of Social Work Examiners (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing), reviewed 2026-09-30. Rules change; confirm with the board before you plan your supervised hours. Plan your own timeline with the license pathway planner.
Alaska Schools Compared
| School | Programs | Formats | CSWE | Advanced standing | Lowest est. tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alaska AnchorageAnchorage · Public | 1 | Online | CSWE | Yes | $17,019 |
From each school's own pages, reviewed September 2026. CSWE status from CSWE's directory. Estimated tuition is the published per-credit rate times the stated credits, before fees, or the school's published total.
Every MSW Program in Alaska
1 programs in Alaska
Master of Social Work (Distance-Delivered) at University of Alaska Anchorage
University of Alaska Anchorage · AnchorageFormatOnlineCredits31Est. tuition$17,019$549/creditAccreditationCSWE
No programs match these filters.
Program facts come from each school's own pages, reviewed September 2026. Estimated tuition is the published per-credit rate times the stated credits, before fees, or the school's published program total; "resident rate" means the school charges nonresidents more. CSWE status comes from CSWE's directory of accredited programs.
What an MSW Costs in Alaska
One Alaska program publishes enough to estimate tuition: University of Alaska Anchorage, $17,019 before fees. The Alaska median is $17,019, against $40,180 nationally.
| Program | Credits | Est. tuition | With advanced standing |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alaska Anchorage: Master of Social Work (distance-delivered)Master of Social Work (distance-delivered) | 31 | $17,019 |
Public universities' figures are usually the in-state rate. Turn any program into a full cost and loan estimate with the MSW cost and loan calculator.
Largest MSW Programs in Alaska
By MSWs awarded in 2022-23 (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS), University of Alaska Anchorage has Alaska's largest program. Size tells you how many classmates, alumni and field placement partners to expect, not how good a program is.
| School | MSWs awarded, 2022-23 |
|---|---|
| University of Alaska Anchorage | 40 |
Online MSW Options for Alaska Residents
You aren't limited to schools in Alaska: 260 online MSW programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide. Before you apply, confirm the school can enroll Alaska residents online and arrange your field placement in Alaska.
| Lowest-cost CSWE-accredited online programs elsewhere | Est. tuition |
|---|---|
| Florida Atlantic University: Master of Social Work - 100% Online Advanced StandingMaster of Social Work - 100% Online Advanced Standing · Florida | $11,155 |
| Appalachian State University: Master of Social Work, Advanced Standing (App State Online)Master of Social Work, Advanced Standing (App State Online) · North Carolina | $11,359 |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro: Maestría en Trabajo Social (MSW), Especialidad en Trabajo Social Clínico - Online / PresencialMaestría en Trabajo Social (MSW), Especialidad en Trabajo Social Clínico - Online / Presencial · Puerto Rico | $12,939 |
| University of North Alabama: Master of Social Work (online)Master of Social Work (online) · Alabama | $14,850 |
| University of Arkansas: Online Advanced Standing Master of Social WorkOnline Advanced Standing Master of Social Work · Arkansas | $15,151 |
| East Carolina University: Master of Social Work, part-time online (Regular Pathway and Advanced Standing)Master of Social Work, part-time online (Regular Pathway and Advanced Standing) · North Carolina | $16,624 |
Compare every option on the online MSW programs page, or let the program matcher rank them for you.
Social Worker Pay in Alaska
| Occupation | Alaska median | U.S. median | Jobs in Alaska |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $62,630 | $59,550 | 1,260 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $62,000 | $67,880 | 480 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $56,710 | $60,280 | 250 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $61,220 | $71,900 | 330 |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. A high median on few jobs describes a small market. What you can do with an MSW.
MSW Programs Near Alaska Cities
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many MSW Programs Are in Alaska?
We verified 1 MSW program at 1 school in Alaska; 1 of those schools is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory.
What Social Work Licenses Does Alaska Issue?
Alaska's board (Alaska Board of Social Work Examiners (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing)) issues Baccalaureate Social Worker, Master Social Worker and Clinical Social Worker. Clinical practice requires the Clinical Social Worker, after Within the 10 years before application, under supervision of a licensed social worker, psychologist or psychiatrist: two years of continuous full-time postgraduate clinical social work, or at least 3,000 hours of less than full-time employment over not less than two years; at least 100 hours of direct clinical supervision, no more than 50 of them in group supervision.
Can Alaska Residents Earn an MSW Online?
Yes. Beyond Alaska's own programs, 260 online MSW programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide; confirm each school can enroll Alaska residents and place you in a field practicum in Alaska. Online MSW programs.
How Much Does an MSW Cost in Alaska?
Estimated tuition for Alaska programs that publish a rate and their credits runs from $17,019 to $17,019 before fees. Public universities usually charge nonresidents more, and advanced standing cuts the total for BSW graduates.
Nearby States
Sources
- Official program, tuition and admissions pages of the 1 Alaska schools listed, reviewed September 2026
- Alaska Board of Social Work Examiners (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing)
- Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), directory of accredited programs
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025