Frankfort, IL · Verified September 2026
MSW Programs Near Frankfort, Illinois
Where Can You Earn an MSW Near Frankfort?
14 schools offer a campus or hybrid MSW within 50 miles of Frankfort, the closest being Governors State University (9 miles), University of St Francis (12 miles) and Lewis University (13 miles). Online MSW programs from schools elsewhere are also open to Illinois residents.
- schools within 50 miles
- 14
- closest: Governors State University
- 9 mi
- offer advanced standing
- 13
- part-time options
- 14
- median estimated tuition nearby
- $40,200
Campus and Hybrid MSW Programs Within 50 Miles of Frankfort
| School and program | Distance | Format | CSWE | Est. tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Governors State University: Social Work, M.S.W. (Full Program and Advanced Standing)Social Work, M.S.W. (Full Program and Advanced Standing) · University Park, IL | 9 mi | On campus | CSWE | $25,260 |
| University of St Francis: Master of Social Work (MSW), in person or onlineMaster of Social Work (MSW), in person or online · Joliet, IL | 12 mi | On campus, Online | CSWE | $40,300 |
| Lewis University: Master of Social Work, M.S.W.Master of Social Work, M.S.W. · Romeoville, IL | 13 mi | On campus | CSWE | $40,200 |
| Chicago State University: Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) · Chicago, IL | 20 mi | On campus | CSWE | $23,040 |
| Purdue University Northwest: Master of Social WorkMaster of Social Work · Hammond, IN | 21 mi | On campus | Candidacy | $18,810 |
| University of Chicago: Master of Arts (AM) Program in Social Work, Social Policy, and Social AdministrationMaster of Arts (AM) Program in Social Work, Social Policy, and Social Administration · Chicago, IL | 24 mi | On campus | CSWE | |
| Dominican University: Master of Social Work (Traditional and Advanced Standing)Master of Social Work (Traditional and Advanced Standing) · River Forest, IL | 27 mi | On campus, Online | CSWE | $51,000 |
| UIC: Master of Social Work (MSW)Master of Social Work (MSW) · Chicago, IL | 28 mi | On campus | CSWE | |
| DePaul University: Master of Social Work (MSW)Master of Social Work (MSW) · Chicago, IL | 29 mi | On campus | CSWE | $72,864 |
| Erikson Institute: Master of Social Work (hybrid or online)Master of Social Work (hybrid or online) · Chicago, IL | 29 mi | Hybrid, Online | CSWE | $53,560 |
| Aurora University: Master of Social Work (on campus; traditional or advanced standing)Master of Social Work (on campus; traditional or advanced standing) · Aurora, IL | 30 mi | On campus | CSWE | $39,000 |
| Northeastern Illinois University: Master of Social Work (MSW)Master of Social Work (MSW) · Chicago, IL | 34 mi | On campus | CSWE | $32,453 |
| Loyola University Chicago: Social Work MSW (in person)Social Work MSW (in person) · Chicago, IL | 36 mi | On campus | CSWE | $57,820 |
| Valparaiso University: Master of Social WorkMaster of Social Work · Valparaiso, IN | 43 mi | Online, On campus | Candidacy |
Straight-line distance from the center of Frankfort (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 Frankfort
With a CSWE-accredited BSW, you can shorten the degree at 13 programs within 50 miles: Governors State University's 32-credit advanced standing track (9 mi), University of St Francis's 32-credit advanced standing track (12 mi), Lewis University's 30-credit advanced standing track (13 mi), Chicago State University's 33-credit advanced standing track (20 mi), Purdue University Northwest's 36-credit advanced standing track (21 mi) and University of Chicago's advanced standing track (24 mi), plus 7 more in the table above.
Working while you study? 14 programs near Frankfort offer a part-time schedule, the closest at Governors State University, 9 miles away.
The lowest estimated tuition within 50 miles is $18,810 for Master of Social Work at Purdue University Northwest; 5 of the 14 schools nearby are public. Estimates are the published rate times the credits required, before fees.
Lowest-Cost CSWE-Accredited Online MSWs for Frankfort 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 Frankfort. Compare all of them on the online MSW programs and most affordable online MSW pages.
Getting Licensed in Illinois
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB examFor the LSW
- Log supervised clinical hoursMSW applicants: 3,000 hours of supervised clinical experience after th…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
Illinois license tiers from its board · Every MSW program in Illinois
MSW Programs Near Other Illinois Cities
- MSW programs near Highland Park47 mi away · 12 within 50 mi
- MSW programs near Algonquin51 mi away · 11 within 50 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