Visalia, CA · Verified September 2026
MSW Programs Near Visalia, California
Where Can You Earn an MSW Near Visalia?
3 schools offer a campus or hybrid MSW within 100 miles of Visalia, the closest being Fresno Pacific University (36 miles), California State University-Fresno (41 miles) and California State University-Bakersfield (69 miles). Online MSW programs from schools elsewhere are also open to California residents.
- schools within 100 miles
- 3
- closest: Fresno Pacific University
- 36 mi
- offer advanced standing
- 3
- part-time options
- 2
- median estimated tuition nearby
- $46,200
Campus and Hybrid MSW Programs Within 100 Miles of Visalia
| School and program | Distance | Format | CSWE | Est. tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno Pacific University: Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) · Fresno, CA | 36 mi | On campus | Candidacy | $46,200 |
| California State University-Fresno: Master of Social Work (2-year full time or 4-year part time; Advanced Standing)Master of Social Work (2-year full time or 4-year part time; Advanced Standing) · Fresno, CA | 41 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 | 69 mi | On campus | CSWE |
Straight-line distance from the center of Visalia (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 Visalia
With a CSWE-accredited BSW, you can shorten the degree at 3 programs within 100 miles: Fresno Pacific University's advanced standing track (36 mi), California State University-Fresno's advanced standing track (41 mi) and California State University-Bakersfield's 30-credit advanced standing track (69 mi).
Working while you study? 2 programs near Visalia offer a part-time schedule, the closest at California State University-Fresno, 41 miles away.
The lowest estimated tuition within 100 miles is $46,200 for Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) at Fresno Pacific 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 Visalia 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 Visalia. 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 Merced93 mi away · 9 within 100 mi
- MSW programs near University of California-Santa Barbara135 mi away · 8 within 100 mi
- MSW programs near Lake Los Angeles146 mi away · 6 within 50 mi
- MSW programs near Thousand Oaks150 mi away · 7 within 50 mi
- MSW programs near Santa Cruz157 mi away · 4 within 50 mi
- MSW programs near Pasadena164 mi away · 13 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