Lafayette, IN · Verified September 2026
MSW Programs Near Lafayette, Indiana
Where Can You Earn an MSW Near Lafayette?
9 schools offer a campus or hybrid MSW within 100 miles of Lafayette, the closest being Indiana University (57 miles), University of Indianapolis (61 miles) and Indiana State University (70 miles). Online MSW programs from schools elsewhere are also open to Indiana residents.
- schools within 100 miles
- 9
- closest: Indiana University
- 57 mi
- offer advanced standing
- 10
- part-time options
- 9
- median estimated tuition nearby
- $26,448
Campus and Hybrid MSW Programs Within 100 Miles of Lafayette
| School and program | Distance | Format | CSWE | Est. tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University: Master of Social Work (Indianapolis campus)Master of Social Work (Indianapolis campus) · Indianapolis, IN | 57 mi | On campus | CSWE | $31,755 |
| University of Indianapolis: Master of Social Work (hybrid immersion)Master of Social Work (hybrid immersion) · Indianapolis, IN | 61 mi | Hybrid | CSWE | $35,880 |
| Indiana State University: Master of Social WorkMaster of Social Work · Terre Haute, IN | 70 mi | On campus | CSWE | $27,720 |
| Valparaiso University: Master of Social WorkMaster of Social Work · Valparaiso, IN | 74 mi | Online, On campus | Candidacy | |
| University of Illinois: Master of Social Work - Campus ProgramMaster of Social Work - Campus Program · Champaign, IL | 75 mi | On campus | CSWE | |
| Ball State University: Master of Social Work (Muncie and Fishers Center)Master of Social Work (Muncie and Fishers Center) · Muncie, IN | 78 mi | Hybrid | CSWE | $26,448 |
| 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 | 85 mi | On campus | CSWE | $25,260 |
| Purdue University Northwest: Master of Social WorkMaster of Social Work · Hammond, IN | 88 mi | On campus | Candidacy | $18,810 |
| Chicago State University: Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) · Chicago, IL | 99 mi | On campus | CSWE | $23,040 |
Straight-line distance from the center of Lafayette (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 Lafayette
With a CSWE-accredited BSW, you can shorten the degree at 10 programs within 100 miles: Indiana University's 30-credit advanced standing track (57 mi), Indiana University's 30-credit advanced standing track (57 mi), University of Indianapolis's 33-credit advanced standing track (61 mi), Indiana State University's 37-credit advanced standing track (70 mi), Valparaiso University's 35-credit advanced standing track (74 mi) and University of Illinois's 32-credit advanced standing track (75 mi), plus 4 more in the table above.
Working while you study? 9 programs near Lafayette offer a part-time schedule, the closest at Indiana University, 57 miles away.
The lowest estimated tuition within 100 miles is $18,810 for Master of Social Work at Purdue University Northwest; 7 of the 9 schools nearby are public. Estimates are the published rate times the credits required, before fees.
Lowest-Cost CSWE-Accredited Online MSWs for Lafayette 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 Lafayette. Compare all of them on the online MSW programs and most affordable online MSW pages.
Getting Licensed in Indiana
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the LSW
- Log supervised clinical hoursAt least two years of clinical social work experience after the gradua…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
Indiana license tiers from its board · Every MSW program in Indiana
MSW Programs Near Other Indiana Cities
- MSW programs near Michigan City90 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