Boulder, CO · Verified September 2026
MSW Programs Near Boulder, Colorado
Where Can You Earn an MSW Near Boulder?
3 schools offer a campus or hybrid MSW within 50 miles of Boulder, the closest being Metropolitan State University of Denver (23 miles), University of Denver (28 miles) and Colorado State University-Fort Collins (39 miles). Online MSW programs from schools elsewhere are also open to Colorado residents.
- schools within 50 miles
- 3
- closest: Metropolitan State University of Denver
- 23 mi
- offer advanced standing
- 6
- part-time options
- 3
- median estimated tuition nearby
- $69,579
Campus and Hybrid MSW Programs Within 50 Miles of Boulder
| School and program | Distance | Format | CSWE | Est. tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan State University of Denver: Master of Social Work (fully online or mixed traditional delivery)Master of Social Work (fully online or mixed traditional delivery) · Denver, CO | 23 mi | Online, On campus | CSWE | $36,327 |
| University of Denver: Denver Campus MSWDenver Campus MSW · Denver, CO | 28 mi | On campus | CSWE | $108,540 |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins: Master of Social Work, full-time on campus (Fort Collins)Master of Social Work, full-time on campus (Fort Collins) · Fort Collins, CO | 39 mi | On campus | CSWE |
Straight-line distance from the center of Boulder (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 Boulder
With a CSWE-accredited BSW, you can shorten the degree at 6 programs within 50 miles: Metropolitan State University of Denver's 36-credit advanced standing track (23 mi), University of Denver's 54-credit advanced standing track (28 mi), University of Denver's 54-credit advanced standing track (28 mi), University of Denver's 54-credit advanced standing track (28 mi), Colorado State University-Fort Collins's advanced standing track (39 mi) and Colorado State University-Fort Collins's advanced standing track (39 mi).
Working while you study? 3 programs near Boulder offer a part-time schedule, the closest at Metropolitan State University of Denver, 23 miles away.
The lowest estimated tuition within 50 miles is $36,327 for Master of Social Work (fully online or mixed traditional delivery) at Metropolitan State University of Denver; 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 Boulder 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 Boulder. Compare all of them on the online MSW programs and most affordable online MSW pages.
Getting Licensed in Colorado
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB examFor the LSW
- Log supervised clinical hoursAt least 2 years of practice under a licensed clinical social worker, …
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
Colorado license tiers from its board · Every MSW program in Colorado
MSW Programs Near Other Colorado Cities
- MSW programs near Colorado Springs84 mi away · 6 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