Georgia · Verified September 2026
MSW Programs in Georgia
Where Can You Earn an MSW in Georgia, and How Do You Get Licensed?
7 schools in Georgia offer 10 MSW programs we verified, including Albany State University, Clark Atlanta University and Fort Valley State University. 4 can be taken online and 9 offer advanced standing. Estimated tuition runs from $12,180 to $65,549 before fees. After the MSW, Georgia'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 hoursThree years' full-time supervised experience after the master's degree…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
- programs in Georgia
- 10
- schools
- 7
- CSWE-accredited schools
- 6
- offer advanced standing
- 9
- online programs
- 4
The Georgia Social Work License Path
Georgia Social Work Licenses
Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists (Secretary of State)Licensed Master Social Worker
- Degree
- Master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program
- Exam
- ASWB Masters
- Supervised experience
- The first two years of practice after issuance of the license must be under direction and supervision.
- Independent practice
- No, practice under supervision or in an agency
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Degree
- Master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program
- Exam
- ASWB Clinical
- Supervised experience
- Three years' full-time supervised experience after the master's degree: at least 3,000 hours of post-MSW clinical social work over no less than 36 months and no more than 108 months, the first 2,000 hours under supervision and direction, with 120 hours of supervision (no more than 50% group; at least 50% by a qualified LCSW supervisor).
- 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 Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists (Secretary of State), 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.
Georgia Schools Compared
| School | Programs | Formats | CSWE | Advanced standing | Lowest est. tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of GeorgiaAthens · Public | 3 | Campus, Online | CSWE | Yes | $25,860 |
| Clark Atlanta UniversityAtlanta · Private nonprofit | 2 | Campus, Online | CSWE | Yes | $42,218 |
| Albany State UniversityAlbany · Public | 1 | Online | CSWE | Yes | $20,288 |
| Kennesaw State UniversityKennesaw · Public | 1 | Campus | CSWE | Yes | $18,360 |
| Savannah State UniversitySavannah · Public | 1 | Campus | CSWE | Yes | $12,180 |
| Valdosta State UniversityValdosta · Public | 1 | Hybrid | CSWE | Yes | $16,380 |
| Fort Valley State UniversityFort Valley · Public | 1 | Online | Candidacy | Yes | $12,474 |
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 Georgia
10 programs in Georgia
Master of Social Work, Full-Time Program (Athens Campus) at University of Georgia
University of Georgia · AthensFormatOn campus312 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$25,860$431/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work, Extended-Time Program (Gwinnett Campus) at University of Georgia
University of Georgia · AthensFormatOn campus312 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$25,860$431/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnline912 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$39,840$664/creditAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOn campusCredits60Est. tuition$18,360$306/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
- FormatHybridCredits60Est. tuition$16,380$273/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnlineCredits64Est. tuition$20,288$317/creditAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (Two-Year and Three-Year Plans of Study) at Clark Atlanta University
Clark Atlanta University · AtlantaFormatOn campusCredits59Est. tuition$65,549$1,111/creditAccreditationCSWEMSW Advanced Standing (Online Distance Education Option) at Clark Atlanta University
Clark Atlanta University · AtlantaFormatOnlineCredits38Est. tuition$42,218$1,111/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campus900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$12,180$203/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (Online) at Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley State University · Fort ValleyFormatOnlineCredits54Est. tuition$12,474$231/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 Georgia
10 Georgia programs publish enough to estimate tuition before fees, from $12,180 at Savannah State University to $65,549 at Clark Atlanta University. The Georgia median is $20,288, against $40,180 nationally.
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 Georgia
By MSWs awarded in 2022-23 (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS), University of Georgia has Georgia's largest program, followed by Kennesaw State University and Valdosta State University. Size tells you how many classmates, alumni and field placement partners to expect, not how good a program is.
| School | MSWs awarded, 2022-23 |
|---|---|
| University of Georgia | 198 |
| Kennesaw State University | 58 |
| Valdosta State University | 48 |
| Albany State University | 38 |
| Clark Atlanta University | 33 |
| Savannah State University | 29 |
Online MSW Options for Georgia Residents
You aren't limited to schools in Georgia: 257 online MSW programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide. Before you apply, confirm the school can enroll Georgia residents online and arrange your field placement in Georgia.
| 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 Georgia
| Occupation | Georgia median | U.S. median | Jobs in Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $47,510 | $59,550 | 7,110 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $62,420 | $67,880 | 6,970 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $52,030 | $60,280 | 1,330 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $78,260 | $71,900 | 1,510 |
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.
MSW Programs Near Georgia Cities
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many MSW Programs Are in Georgia?
We verified 10 MSW programs at 7 schools in Georgia; 6 of those schools are listed as accredited in CSWE's directory.
What Social Work Licenses Does Georgia Issue?
Georgia's board (Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists (Secretary of State)) issues LMSW and LCSW. Clinical practice requires the Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), after Three years' full-time supervised experience after the master's degree: at least 3,000 hours of post-MSW clinical social work over no less than 36 months and no more than 108 months, the first 2,000 hours under supervision and direction, with 120 hours of supervision (no more than 50% group; at least 50% by a qualified LCSW supervisor).
Can Georgia Residents Earn an MSW Online?
Yes. Beyond Georgia's own programs, 257 online MSW programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide; confirm each school can enroll Georgia residents and place you in a field practicum in Georgia. Online MSW programs.
How Much Does an MSW Cost in Georgia?
Estimated tuition for Georgia programs that publish a rate and their credits runs from $12,180 to $65,549 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 7 Georgia schools listed, reviewed September 2026
- Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists (Secretary of State)
- 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