St. Louis, MO · Verified September 2026
MSW Programs Near St. Louis, Missouri
Where Can You Earn an MSW Near St. Louis?
4 schools offer a campus or hybrid MSW within 50 miles of St. Louis, the closest being Saint Louis University (1 miles), WashU (Washington University in St. Louis) (4 miles) and University of Missouri-St Louis (6 miles). Online MSW programs from schools elsewhere are also open to Missouri residents.
- schools within 50 miles
- 4
- closest: Saint Louis University
- 1 mi
- offer advanced standing
- 4
- part-time options
- 3
- median estimated tuition nearby
- $41,820
Campus and Hybrid MSW Programs Within 50 Miles of St. Louis
| School and program | Distance | Format | CSWE | Est. tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis University: Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) · Saint Louis, MO | 1 mi | On campus, Online | CSWE | $50,000 |
| WashU (Washington University in St. Louis): Master of Social Work (full time, in person)Master of Social Work (full time, in person) · Saint Louis, MO | 4 mi | On campus | CSWE | |
| University of Missouri-St Louis: Master of Social Work (MSW)Master of Social Work (MSW) · Saint Louis, MO | 6 mi | On campus | CSWE | $41,820 |
| Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville: Master of Social Work (MSW)Master of Social Work (MSW) · Edwardsville, IL | 17 mi | On campus | CSWE | $23,058 |
Straight-line distance from the center of St. Louis (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 St. Louis
With a CSWE-accredited BSW, you can shorten the degree at 4 programs within 50 miles: Saint Louis University's 15-credit advanced standing track (1 mi), WashU (Washington University in St. Louis)'s 39-credit advanced standing track (4 mi), University of Missouri-St Louis's 24-credit advanced standing track (6 mi) and Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville's 30-credit advanced standing track (17 mi).
Working while you study? 3 programs near St. Louis offer a part-time schedule, the closest at WashU (Washington University in St. Louis), 4 miles away.
The lowest estimated tuition within 50 miles is $23,058 for Master of Social Work (MSW) at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville; 2 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis. Compare all of them on the online MSW programs and most affordable online MSW pages.
Getting Licensed in Missouri
- 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 hoursMinimum 3,000 hours of supervised experience obtained in no less than …
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
Missouri license tiers from its board · Every MSW program in Missouri
MSW Programs Near Other Missouri Cities
- MSW programs near Branson218 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