Atlanta, GA · Verified September 2026
MSW Programs Near Atlanta, Georgia
Where Can You Earn an MSW Near Atlanta?
4 schools offer a campus or hybrid MSW within 100 miles of Atlanta, the closest being Clark Atlanta University (1 miles), Kennesaw State University (21 miles) and University of Georgia (62 miles). Online MSW programs from schools elsewhere are also open to Georgia residents.
- schools within 100 miles
- 4
- closest: Clark Atlanta University
- 1 mi
- offer advanced standing
- 5
- part-time options
- 2
- median estimated tuition nearby
- $25,860
Campus and Hybrid MSW Programs Within 100 Miles of Atlanta
| School and program | Distance | Format | CSWE | Est. tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Atlanta University: Master of Social Work (Two-Year and Three-Year Plans of Study)Master of Social Work (Two-Year and Three-Year Plans of Study) · Atlanta, GA | 1 mi | On campus | CSWE | $65,549 |
| Kennesaw State University: Master of Social WorkMaster of Social Work · Kennesaw, GA | 21 mi | On campus | CSWE | $18,360 |
| University of Georgia: Master of Social Work, Full-Time Program (Athens campus)Master of Social Work, Full-Time Program (Athens campus) · Athens, GA | 62 mi | On campus | CSWE | $25,860 |
| Jacksonville State University: Master of Social WorkMaster of Social Work · Jacksonville, AL | 77 mi | Hybrid | CSWE | $24,000 |
Straight-line distance from the center of Atlanta (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 Atlanta
With a CSWE-accredited BSW, you can shorten the degree at 5 programs within 100 miles: Clark Atlanta University's 38-credit advanced standing track (1 mi), Kennesaw State University's 36-credit advanced standing track (21 mi), University of Georgia's 40-credit advanced standing track (62 mi), University of Georgia's 40-credit advanced standing track (62 mi) and Jacksonville State University's 39-credit advanced standing track (77 mi).
Working while you study? 2 programs near Atlanta offer a part-time schedule, the closest at Clark Atlanta University, 1 miles away.
The lowest estimated tuition within 100 miles is $18,360 for Master of Social Work at Kennesaw State University; 3 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 Atlanta 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 Atlanta. Compare all of them on the online MSW programs and most affordable online MSW pages.
Getting Licensed in Georgia
- 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
Georgia license tiers from its board · Every MSW program in Georgia
MSW Programs Near Other Georgia Cities
- MSW programs near Macon78 mi away · 4 within 100 mi
- MSW programs near Augusta138 mi away · 3 within 100 mi
- MSW programs near Savannah223 mi away · 6 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