Delaware · Verified September 2026
MSW Programs in Delaware
Where Can You Earn an MSW in Delaware, and How Do You Get Licensed?
2 schools in Delaware offer 3 MSW programs we verified, including Delaware State University and University of Delaware. 1 can be taken online and 3 offer advanced standing. Estimated tuition runs from $27,300 to $54,480 before fees. After the MSW, Delaware's clinical license is the Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
- 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 hoursNot less than 3,200 hours of post-degree supervised clinical social wo…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
- programs in Delaware
- 3
- schools
- 2
- CSWE-accredited schools
- 1
- offer advanced standing
- 3
- online programs
- 1
The Delaware Social Work License Path
Delaware Social Work Licenses
Delaware Board of Social Work Examiners (Division of Professional Regulation)Licensed Bachelors Social Worker
- Degree
- Baccalaureate degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program
- Exam
- ASWB Bachelors
- Independent practice
- No, practice under supervision or in an agency
Licensed Masters Social Worker
- Degree
- Master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program
- Exam
- ASWB Masters
- Independent practice
- No, practice under supervision or in an agency
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Degree
- Master's or doctoral degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program, or a board-approved doctoral program
- Exam
- ASWB Clinical
- Supervised experience
- Not less than 3,200 hours of post-degree supervised clinical social work experience over not less than 2 years and not more than 5 years; 1,600 of those hours must be clinical experience under direct professional supervision, including 100 hours of direct supervision (at least 75 hours one-to-one; no more than 25 hours of group supervision, groups of no more than 7). Supervision must be by an LCSW, or by a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist when no LCSW is available.
- Independent practice
- Yes
- Social Work Licensure Compact
- Listed by the Compact Commission among jurisdictions that have passed the compact language. The Commission states the compact has reached activation but multistate licenses are not yet being issued.
From Delaware Board of Social Work Examiners (Division of Professional Regulation), reviewed 2026-09-30. Rules change; confirm with the board before you plan your supervised hours. Plan your own timeline with the license pathway planner.
Delaware Schools Compared
| School | Programs | Formats | CSWE | Advanced standing | Lowest est. tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware State UniversityDover · Public | 2 | Campus, Online | CSWE | Yes | $27,300 |
| University of DelawareNewark · Public | 1 | Campus | Candidacy | Yes | $54,480 |
From each school's own pages, reviewed September 2026. CSWE status from CSWE's directory. Estimated tuition is the published per-credit rate times the stated credits, before fees, or the school's published total.
Every MSW Program in Delaware
3 programs in Delaware
Master of Social Work (Dover Campus; Full Time, Part Time and Advanced Standing) at Delaware State University
Delaware State University · DoverFormatOn campusCredits60Est. tuition$455per credit · general rate · resident rateAccreditationCSWEOnline Master of Social Work (DSU Online) at Delaware State University
Delaware State University · DoverFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$27,300$455/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (Newark Campus; Advanced Standing, Full Time and Part Time) at University of Delaware
University of Delaware · NewarkFormatOn campusCredits60Est. tuition$54,480$908/creditAccreditationCandidacy
No programs match these filters.
Program facts come from each school's own pages, reviewed September 2026. Estimated tuition is the published per-credit rate times the stated credits, before fees, or the school's published program total; "resident rate" means the school charges nonresidents more. CSWE status comes from CSWE's directory of accredited programs.
What an MSW Costs in Delaware
2 Delaware programs publish enough to estimate tuition before fees, from $27,300 at Delaware State University to $54,480 at University of Delaware. The Delaware median is $27,300, against $40,180 nationally.
| Program | Credits | Est. tuition | With advanced standing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware State University: Online Master of Social Work (DSU Online)Online Master of Social Work (DSU Online) | 60 | $27,300 | $15,015 |
| University of Delaware: Master of Social Work (Newark campus; advanced standing, full time and part time)Master of Social Work (Newark campus; advanced standing, full time and part time) | 60 | $54,480 | $27,240 |
Public universities' figures are usually the in-state rate. Turn any program into a full cost and loan estimate with the MSW cost and loan calculator.
Largest MSW Programs in Delaware
By MSWs awarded in 2022-23 (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS), Delaware State University has Delaware's largest program. Size tells you how many classmates, alumni and field placement partners to expect, not how good a program is.
| School | MSWs awarded, 2022-23 |
|---|---|
| Delaware State University | 90 |
Online MSW Options for Delaware Residents
You aren't limited to schools in Delaware: 260 online MSW programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide. Before you apply, confirm the school can enroll Delaware residents online and arrange your field placement in Delaware.
| Lowest-cost CSWE-accredited online programs elsewhere | 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 |
| University of North Alabama: Master of Social Work (online)Master of Social Work (online) · Alabama | $14,850 |
| University of Arkansas: Online Advanced Standing Master of Social WorkOnline Advanced Standing Master of Social Work · Arkansas | $15,151 |
| East Carolina University: Master of Social Work, part-time online (Regular Pathway and Advanced Standing)Master of Social Work, part-time online (Regular Pathway and Advanced Standing) · North Carolina | $16,624 |
Compare every option on the online MSW programs page, or let the program matcher rank them for you.
Social Worker Pay in Delaware
| Occupation | Delaware median | U.S. median | Jobs in Delaware |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $48,520 | $59,550 | 910 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $64,620 | $67,880 | 780 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $60,060 | $60,280 | 510 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $93,250 | $71,900 | 130 |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. A high median on few jobs describes a small market. What you can do with an MSW.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many MSW Programs Are in Delaware?
We verified 3 MSW programs at 2 schools in Delaware; 1 of those schools is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory.
What Social Work Licenses Does Delaware Issue?
Delaware's board (Delaware Board of Social Work Examiners (Division of Professional Regulation)) issues LBSW, LMSW and LCSW. Clinical practice requires the Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), after Not less than 3,200 hours of post-degree supervised clinical social work experience over not less than 2 years and not more than 5 years; 1,600 of those hours must be clinical experience under direct professional supervision, including 100 hours of direct supervision (at least 75 hours one-to-one; no more than 25 hours of group supervision, groups of no more than 7). Supervision must be by an LCSW, or by a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist when no LCSW is available.
Can Delaware Residents Earn an MSW Online?
Yes. Beyond Delaware's own programs, 260 online MSW programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide; confirm each school can enroll Delaware residents and place you in a field practicum in Delaware. Online MSW programs.
How Much Does an MSW Cost in Delaware?
Estimated tuition for Delaware programs that publish a rate and their credits runs from $27,300 to $54,480 before fees. Public universities usually charge nonresidents more, and advanced standing cuts the total for BSW graduates.
Nearby States
Sources
- Official program, tuition and admissions pages of the 2 Delaware schools listed, reviewed September 2026
- Delaware Board of Social Work Examiners (Division of Professional Regulation)
- Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), directory of accredited programs
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025