Washington, DC · Verified September 2026
MSW Programs Near Washington, District of Columbia
Where Can You Earn an MSW Near Washington?
7 schools offer a campus or hybrid MSW within 50 miles of Washington, the closest being Gallaudet University (1 miles), Howard University (1 miles) and The Catholic University of America (2 miles). Online MSW programs from schools elsewhere are also open to District of Columbia residents.
- schools within 50 miles
- 7
- closest: Gallaudet University
- 1 mi
- offer advanced standing
- 6
- part-time options
- 6
- median estimated tuition nearby
- $45,160
Campus and Hybrid MSW Programs Within 50 Miles of Washington
| School and program | Distance | Format | CSWE | Est. tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallaudet University: Master of Social Work (MSW)Master of Social Work (MSW) · Washington, DC | 1 mi | On campus | CSWE | |
| Howard University: MSW Flagship Program (on campus, Washington, D.C.)MSW Flagship Program (on campus, Washington, D.C.) · Washington, DC | 1 mi | On campus | CSWE | |
| The Catholic University of America: Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) - on campusMaster of Social Work (M.S.W.) - on campus · Washington, DC | 2 mi | On campus | CSWE | $73,500 |
| University of the District of Columbia: Master of Social Work (hybrid)Master of Social Work (hybrid) · Washington, DC | 4 mi | Hybrid | Candidacy | |
| George Mason University: Master of Social Work (on campus, Fairfax)Master of Social Work (on campus, Fairfax) · Fairfax, VA | 16 mi | On campus | CSWE | |
| University of Maryland School of Social Work: 60-Credit Hybrid MSW (Baltimore or Universities at Shady Grove)60-Credit Hybrid MSW (Baltimore or Universities at Shady Grove) · Baltimore, MD | 34 mi | Hybrid | CSWE | $45,160 |
| Morgan State University: Master of Social Work (campus-based)Master of Social Work (campus-based) · Baltimore, MD | 38 mi | On campus | CSWE | $29,700 |
Straight-line distance from the center of Washington (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 Washington
With a CSWE-accredited BSW, you can shorten the degree at 6 programs within 50 miles: Gallaudet University's advanced standing track (1 mi), Howard University's 30-credit advanced standing track (1 mi), The Catholic University of America's advanced standing track (2 mi), George Mason University's 33-credit advanced standing track (16 mi), University of Maryland School of Social Work's 36-credit advanced standing track (34 mi) and Morgan State University's 30-credit advanced standing track (38 mi).
Working while you study? 6 programs near Washington offer a part-time schedule, the closest at Gallaudet University, 1 miles away.
The lowest estimated tuition within 50 miles is $29,700 for Master of Social Work (campus-based) at Morgan State University; 4 of the 7 schools nearby are public. Estimates are the published rate times the credits required, before fees.
Lowest-Cost CSWE-Accredited Online MSWs for Washington 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 Washington. Compare all of them on the online MSW programs and most affordable online MSW pages.
Getting Licensed in District of Columbia
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB examFor the LGSW
- Log supervised clinical hoursAt least 3,000 hours of post-master's or postdoctoral experience in di…
- Earn the clinical license (LICSW)Independent clinical practice
District of Columbia license tiers from its board · Every MSW program in District of Columbia
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