Prescott, AZ · Verified September 2026
MSW Programs Near Prescott, Arizona
Where Can You Earn an MSW Near Prescott?
3 schools offer a campus or hybrid MSW within 100 miles of Prescott, the closest being Northern Arizona University (61 miles), Grand Canyon University (77 miles) and Arizona State University (86 miles). Online MSW programs from schools elsewhere are also open to Arizona residents.
- schools within 100 miles
- 3
- closest: Northern Arizona University
- 61 mi
- offer advanced standing
- 3
- part-time options
- 1
- median estimated tuition nearby
- $37,820
Campus and Hybrid MSW Programs Within 100 Miles of Prescott
| School and program | Distance | Format | CSWE | Est. tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Arizona University: Master of Social Work, 1-Year Advanced Standing ProgramMaster of Social Work, 1-Year Advanced Standing Program · Flagstaff, AZ | 61 mi | Online, On campus | CSWE | |
| Grand Canyon University: Master of Social Work (MSW)Master of Social Work (MSW) · Phoenix, AZ | 77 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 | 86 mi | On campus | CSWE |
Straight-line distance from the center of Prescott (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 Prescott
With a CSWE-accredited BSW, you can shorten the degree at 3 programs within 100 miles: Northern Arizona University's 39-credit advanced standing track (61 mi), Grand Canyon University's 33-credit advanced standing track (77 mi) and Arizona State University's 39-credit advanced standing track (86 mi).
Working while you study? One program near Prescott offers a part-time schedule, the closest at Arizona State University, 86 miles away.
The lowest estimated tuition within 100 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 Prescott 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 Prescott. 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 Phoenix73 mi away · 3 within 200 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