Tampa, FL · Verified September 2026
MSW Programs Near Tampa, Florida
Where Can You Earn an MSW Near Tampa?
4 schools offer a campus or hybrid MSW within 100 miles of Tampa, the closest being USF (8 miles), Southeastern University (34 miles) and Ana G. Mendez University (80 miles). Online MSW programs from schools elsewhere are also open to Florida residents.
- schools within 100 miles
- 4
- closest: USF
- 8 mi
- offer advanced standing
- 4
- part-time options
- 3
- median estimated tuition nearby
- $25,826
Campus and Hybrid MSW Programs Within 100 Miles of Tampa
| School and program | Distance | Format | CSWE | Est. tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USF: Master of Social Work (in-person, Tampa campus)Master of Social Work (in-person, Tampa campus) · Tampa, FL | 8 mi | On campus | CSWE | $25,826 |
| Southeastern University: Master of Social Work (MSW)Master of Social Work (MSW) · Lakeland, FL | 34 mi | On campus | CSWE | $37,375 |
| Ana G. Mendez University: Master of Social WorkMaster of Social Work · Orlando, FL | 80 mi | On campus, Online | CSWE | $26,730 |
| UCF: Master of Social Work (campus-based track, Orlando)Master of Social Work (campus-based track, Orlando) · Orlando, FL | 89 mi | On campus | CSWE | $22,918 |
Straight-line distance from the center of Tampa (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 Tampa
With a CSWE-accredited BSW, you can shorten the degree at 4 programs within 100 miles: USF's 35-credit advanced standing track (8 mi), Southeastern University's advanced standing track (34 mi), Ana G. Mendez University's 27-credit advanced standing track (80 mi) and UCF's 32-credit advanced standing track (89 mi).
Working while you study? 3 programs near Tampa offer a part-time schedule, the closest at USF, 8 miles away.
The lowest estimated tuition within 100 miles is $22,918 for Master of Social Work (campus-based track, Orlando) at UCF; 2 of the 4 schools nearby are public. Estimates are the published rate times the credits required, before fees.
Lowest-Cost CSWE-Accredited Online MSWs for Tampa 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 Tampa. Compare all of them on the online MSW programs and most affordable online MSW pages.
Getting Licensed in Florida
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB examFor the Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern
- Log supervised clinical hoursTwo years of post-master's supervised experience under an LCSW, consis…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
Florida license tiers from its board · Every MSW program in Florida
MSW Programs Near Other Florida Cities
- MSW programs near St. Petersburg17 mi away · 3 within 100 mi
- MSW programs near Melbourne111 mi away · 3 within 100 mi
- MSW programs near Port St. Lucie136 mi away · 8 within 200 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