Savannah, GA · Verified September 2026
MSW Programs Near Savannah, Georgia
Where Can You Earn an MSW Near Savannah?
5 schools offer a campus or hybrid MSW within 200 miles of Savannah, the closest being Savannah State University (8 miles), University of North Florida (122 miles) and University of South Carolina-Columbia (137 miles). Online MSW programs from schools elsewhere are also open to Georgia residents.
- schools within 200 miles
- 5
- closest: Savannah State University
- 8 mi
- offer advanced standing
- 6
- part-time options
- 4
- median estimated tuition nearby
- $25,860
Campus and Hybrid MSW Programs Within 200 Miles of Savannah
| School and program | Distance | Format | CSWE | Est. tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah State University: Master of Social WorkMaster of Social Work · Savannah, GA | 8 mi | On campus | CSWE | $12,180 |
| University of North Florida: Master of Social WorkMaster of Social Work · Jacksonville, FL | 122 mi | On campus | CSWE | $29,612 |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia: Master of Social Work, in-person (full time in Columbia; extended time in Columbia, Charleston or Greenville)Master of Social Work, in-person (full time in Columbia; extended time in Columbia, Charleston or Greenville) · Columbia, SC | 137 mi | On campus, Hybrid | CSWE | |
| Valdosta State University: Master of Social Work (hybrid)Master of Social Work (hybrid) · Valdosta, GA | 148 mi | Hybrid | CSWE | $16,380 |
| University of Georgia: Master of Social Work, Full-Time Program (Athens campus)Master of Social Work, Full-Time Program (Athens campus) · Athens, GA | 184 mi | On campus | CSWE | $25,860 |
Straight-line distance from the center of Savannah (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 Savannah
With a CSWE-accredited BSW, you can shorten the degree at 6 programs within 200 miles: Savannah State University's 33-credit advanced standing track (8 mi), University of North Florida's 33-credit advanced standing track (122 mi), University of South Carolina-Columbia's advanced standing track (137 mi), Valdosta State University's 33-credit advanced standing track (148 mi), University of Georgia's 40-credit advanced standing track (184 mi) and University of Georgia's 40-credit advanced standing track (184 mi).
Working while you study? 4 programs near Savannah offer a part-time schedule, the closest at University of North Florida, 122 miles away.
The lowest estimated tuition within 200 miles is $12,180 for Master of Social Work at Savannah State University; 5 of the 5 schools nearby are public. Estimates are the published rate times the credits required, before fees.
Lowest-Cost CSWE-Accredited Online MSWs for Savannah 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 Savannah. 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 Augusta106 mi away · 3 within 100 mi
- MSW programs near Macon156 mi away · 4 within 100 mi
- MSW programs near Atlanta223 mi away · 5 within 100 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