Boston, MA · Verified September 2026
MSW Programs Near Boston, Massachusetts
Where Can You Earn an MSW Near Boston?
9 schools offer a campus or hybrid MSW within 50 miles of Boston, the closest being Simmons University (4 miles), Boston University (5 miles) and Lesley University (6 miles). Online MSW programs from schools elsewhere are also open to Massachusetts residents.
- schools within 50 miles
- 9
- closest: Simmons University
- 4 mi
- offer advanced standing
- 9
- part-time options
- 10
- median estimated tuition nearby
- $45,000
Campus and Hybrid MSW Programs Within 50 Miles of Boston
| School and program | Distance | Format | CSWE | Est. tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simmons University: Master of Social WorkMaster of Social Work · Boston, MA | 4 mi | On campus, Online | CSWE | $78,325 |
| Boston University: On-Campus MSW Program (Boston, Charles River Campus)On-Campus MSW Program (Boston, Charles River Campus) · Boston, MA | 5 mi | On campus | CSWE | |
| Lesley University: Master of Social Work (MSW)Master of Social Work (MSW) · Cambridge, MA | 6 mi | On campus | CSWE | $78,720 |
| Boston College: Master of Social WorkMaster of Social Work · Chestnut Hill, MA | 8 mi | On campus | CSWE | $44,820 |
| Salem State University: Master of Social Work (In-Person Fall Start Program)Master of Social Work (In-Person Fall Start Program) · Salem, MA | 13 mi | On campus | CSWE | |
| Merrimack College: Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) · North Andover, MA | 23 mi | Online, On campus | CSWE | $45,000 |
| Bridgewater State University: Master of Social WorkMaster of Social Work · Bridgewater, MA | 24 mi | Hybrid | CSWE | $34,705 |
| Rhode Island College: Master of Social WorkMaster of Social Work · Providence, RI | 41 mi | On campus, Hybrid | CSWE | $33,852 |
| Assumption University: Social Work (MSW)Social Work (MSW) · Worcester, MA | 42 mi | Online, On campus | Candidacy | $58,590 |
Straight-line distance from the center of Boston (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 Boston
With a CSWE-accredited BSW, you can shorten the degree at 9 programs within 50 miles: Simmons University's advanced standing track (4 mi), Boston University's 40-credit advanced standing track (5 mi), Lesley University's advanced standing track (6 mi), Boston College's 44-credit advanced standing track (8 mi), Salem State University's 38-credit advanced standing track (13 mi) and Merrimack College's 36-credit advanced standing track (23 mi), plus 3 more in the table above.
Working while you study? 10 programs near Boston offer a part-time schedule, the closest at Simmons University, 4 miles away.
The lowest estimated tuition within 50 miles is $33,852 for Master of Social Work at Rhode Island College; 3 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 Boston 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 Boston. Compare all of them on the online MSW programs and most affordable online MSW pages.
Getting Licensed in Massachusetts
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the LCSW
- Log supervised clinical hoursAt least 3,500 hours of clinical social work services over not less th…
- Earn the clinical license (LICSW)Independent clinical practice
Massachusetts license tiers from its board · Every MSW program in Massachusetts
MSW Programs Near Other Massachusetts Cities
- MSW programs near Beverly17 mi away · 9 within 50 mi
- MSW programs near Fitchburg45 mi away · 9 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