Phoenix, AZ · Verified September 2026
MSW Programs Near Phoenix, Arizona
Where Can You Earn an MSW Near Phoenix?
3 schools offer a campus or hybrid MSW within 200 miles of Phoenix, the closest being Grand Canyon University (5 miles), Arizona State University (14 miles) and Northern Arizona University (114 miles). Online MSW programs from schools elsewhere are also open to Arizona residents.
- schools within 200 miles
- 3
- closest: Grand Canyon University
- 5 mi
- offer advanced standing
- 3
- part-time options
- 1
- median estimated tuition nearby
- $37,820
Campus and Hybrid MSW Programs Within 200 Miles of Phoenix
| School and program | Distance | Format | CSWE | Est. tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Canyon University: Master of Social Work (MSW)Master of Social Work (MSW) · Phoenix, AZ | 5 mi | Online, On campus | CSWE | $37,820 |
| Arizona State University: Master of Social Work, Standard Program (on campus)Master of Social Work, Standard Program (on campus) · Tempe, AZ | 14 mi | On campus | CSWE | |
| Northern Arizona University: Master of Social Work, 1-Year Advanced Standing ProgramMaster of Social Work, 1-Year Advanced Standing Program · Flagstaff, AZ | 114 mi | Online, On campus | CSWE |
Straight-line distance from the center of Phoenix (U.S. Census Gazetteer) to each school's main campus (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS). Some programs meet at other sites; check the program page.
Advanced Standing and Part-Time MSW Options Near Phoenix
With a CSWE-accredited BSW, you can shorten the degree at 3 programs within 200 miles: Grand Canyon University's 33-credit advanced standing track (5 mi), Arizona State University's 39-credit advanced standing track (14 mi) and Northern Arizona University's 39-credit advanced standing track (114 mi).
Working while you study? One program near Phoenix offers a part-time schedule, the closest at Arizona State University, 14 miles away.
The lowest estimated tuition within 200 miles is $37,820 for Master of Social Work (MSW) at Grand Canyon University; 2 of the 3 schools nearby are public. Estimates are the published rate times the credits required, before fees.
Lowest-Cost CSWE-Accredited Online MSWs for Phoenix Residents
| Program | 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 |
Online programs still place you in a supervised field practicum, so confirm the school can arrange one near Phoenix. Compare all of them on the online MSW programs and most affordable online MSW pages.
Getting Licensed in Arizona
- 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 hoursAt least 3,200 hours of supervised work experience in clinical social …
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
Arizona license tiers from its board · Every MSW program in Arizona
MSW Programs Near Other Arizona Cities
- MSW programs near Prescott73 mi away · 3 within 100 mi
Sources
- Official program pages of each school listed, reviewed September 2026
- CSWE directory of accredited programs
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 Gazetteer places file
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS institutional characteristics