Great Falls, MT · Verified September 2026
MSW Programs Near Great Falls, Montana
Where Can You Earn an MSW Near Great Falls?
1 school offers a campus or hybrid MSW within 200 miles of Great Falls, the closest being The University of Montana (134 miles). Online MSW programs from schools elsewhere are also open to Montana residents.
- schools within 200 miles
- 1
- closest: The University of Montana
- 134 mi
- offer advanced standing
- 0
- part-time options
- 1
Campus and Hybrid MSW Programs Within 200 Miles of Great Falls
| School and program | Distance | Format | CSWE | Est. tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Montana: Master of Social Work (in person)Master of Social Work (in person) · Missoula, MT | 134 mi | On campus | CSWE |
Straight-line distance from the center of Great Falls (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 Great Falls
Working while you study? One program near Great Falls offers a part-time schedule, the closest at The University of Montana, 134 miles away.
Lowest-Cost CSWE-Accredited Online MSWs for Great Falls 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 Great Falls. Compare all of them on the online MSW programs and most affordable online MSW pages.
Getting Licensed in Montana
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB examFor the SWLM
- Log supervised clinical hoursUsually about two years of post-MSW practice
- Earn the clinical license (SWLC)Independent clinical practice
Montana license tiers from its board · Every MSW program in Montana
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