University of California-Santa Barbara, CA · Verified September 2026
MSW Programs Near University of California-Santa Barbara, California
Where Can You Earn an MSW Near University of California-Santa Barbara?
6 schools offer a campus or hybrid MSW within 100 miles of University of California-Santa Barbara, the closest being California State University-Northridge (76 miles), California State University-Bakersfield (77 miles) and UCLA (84 miles). Online MSW programs from schools elsewhere are also open to California residents.
- schools within 100 miles
- 6
- closest: California State University-Northridge
- 76 mi
- offer advanced standing
- 3
- part-time options
- 5
- median estimated tuition nearby
- $24,000
Campus and Hybrid MSW Programs Within 100 Miles of University of California-Santa Barbara
| School and program | Distance | Format | CSWE | Est. tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Northridge: Master of Social Work (on campus: 2-year full time and 3-year evening)Master of Social Work (on campus: 2-year full time and 3-year evening) · Northridge, CA | 76 mi | On campus | CSWE | |
| California State University-Bakersfield: Master of Social Work (1-year advanced standing, 2-year full time and 3-year part time cohorts)Master of Social Work (1-year advanced standing, 2-year full time and 3-year part time cohorts) · Bakersfield, CA | 77 mi | On campus | CSWE | |
| UCLA: Master of Social Welfare (MSW)Master of Social Welfare (MSW) · Los Angeles, CA | 84 mi | On campus | CSWE | |
| USC: Master of Social Work (on campus and hybrid; Los Angeles and San Diego Academic Center)Master of Social Work (on campus and hybrid; Los Angeles and San Diego Academic Center) · Los Angeles, CA | 93 mi | On campus, Hybrid | CSWE | $111,456 |
| California State University-Dominguez Hills: Master of Social Work (2-year full time)Master of Social Work (2-year full time) · Carson, CA | 99 mi | On campus | CSWE | |
| California State University-Los Angeles: Master of Social Work (traditional 2-year and 3-year programs, main campus)Master of Social Work (traditional 2-year and 3-year programs, main campus) · Los Angeles, CA | 99 mi | On campus | CSWE |
Straight-line distance from the center of University of California-Santa Barbara (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 University of California-Santa Barbara
With a CSWE-accredited BSW, you can shorten the degree at 3 programs within 100 miles: California State University-Bakersfield's 30-credit advanced standing track (77 mi), USC's 24-credit advanced standing track (93 mi) and California State University-Los Angeles's 33-credit advanced standing track (99 mi).
Working while you study? 5 programs near University of California-Santa Barbara offer a part-time schedule, the closest at California State University-Northridge, 76 miles away.
The lowest estimated tuition within 100 miles is $24,000 for Master of Social Work (3-year part time, Extended/Continuing Education) at California State University-Dominguez Hills; 5 of the 6 schools nearby are public. Estimates are the published rate times the credits required, before fees.
Lowest-Cost CSWE-Accredited Online MSWs for University of California-Santa Barbara 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 University of California-Santa Barbara. Compare all of them on the online MSW programs and most affordable online MSW pages.
Getting Licensed in California
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB exam (California Law and Ethics Exam (must be taken annually until passed to renew the ASW registration, and passed to receive a subsequent registration))For the ASW
- Log supervised clinical hoursMinimum 3,000 hours over a minimum of 104 supervised weeks, including …
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
California license tiers from its board · Every MSW program in California
MSW Programs Near Other California Cities
- MSW programs near Thousand Oaks58 mi away · 7 within 50 mi
- MSW programs near Los Angeles87 mi away · 11 within 50 mi
- MSW programs near Pasadena99 mi away · 13 within 50 mi
- MSW programs near Long Beach106 mi away · 12 within 50 mi
- MSW programs near Monrovia108 mi away · 14 within 50 mi
- MSW programs near Lake Los Angeles116 mi away · 6 within 50 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