Lincoln, NE · Verified September 2026
MSW Programs Near Lincoln, Nebraska
Where Can You Earn an MSW Near Lincoln?
9 schools offer a campus or hybrid MSW within 200 miles of Lincoln, the closest being Nebraska Wesleyan University (3 miles), University of Nebraska at Omaha (47 miles) and Missouri Western State University (123 miles). Online MSW programs from schools elsewhere are also open to Nebraska residents.
- schools within 200 miles
- 9
- closest: Nebraska Wesleyan University
- 3 mi
- offer advanced standing
- 9
- part-time options
- 7
- median estimated tuition nearby
- $32,115
Campus and Hybrid MSW Programs Within 200 Miles of Lincoln
| School and program | Distance | Format | CSWE | Est. tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Wesleyan University: Master of Social Work (evening hybrid, Lincoln)Master of Social Work (evening hybrid, Lincoln) · Lincoln, NE | 3 mi | Hybrid | CSWE | $36,300 |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha: Master of Social Work (MSW)Master of Social Work (MSW) · Omaha, NE | 47 mi | On campus, Online | CSWE | $21,483 |
| Missouri Western State University: Master of Social Work (traditional and advanced standing plans of study)Master of Social Work (traditional and advanced standing plans of study) · Saint Joseph, MO | 123 mi | On campus | CSWE | |
| Washburn University: Master of Social WorkMaster of Social Work · Topeka, KS | 133 mi | On campus, Hybrid | CSWE | $32,886 |
| University of South Dakota: Social Work (MSW)Social Work (MSW) · Vermillion, SD | 137 mi | On campus, Online | CSWE | $21,504 |
| University of Kansas: Master of Social Work (Lawrence, KU Edwards Campus and K-State Salina)Master of Social Work (Lawrence, KU Edwards Campus and K-State Salina) · Lawrence, KS | 149 mi | On campus | CSWE | $32,115 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City: Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) · Kansas City, MO | 165 mi | On campus | CSWE | $33,240 |
| Grand View University: Social Work (M.S.W.)Social Work (M.S.W.) · Des Moines, IA | 169 mi | On campus, Online | CSWE | $36,285 |
| Augustana University: Master of Social Work (MSW)Master of Social Work (MSW) · Sioux Falls, SD | 188 mi | Hybrid, Online | Candidacy | $28,910 |
Straight-line distance from the center of Lincoln (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 Lincoln
With a CSWE-accredited BSW, you can shorten the degree at 9 programs within 200 miles: Nebraska Wesleyan University's 34-credit advanced standing track (3 mi), University of Nebraska at Omaha's 39-credit advanced standing track (47 mi), Missouri Western State University's advanced standing track (123 mi), Washburn University's 33-credit advanced standing track (133 mi), University of South Dakota's 36-credit advanced standing track (137 mi) and University of Kansas's 38-credit advanced standing track (149 mi), plus 3 more in the table above.
Working while you study? 7 programs near Lincoln offer a part-time schedule, the closest at Nebraska Wesleyan University, 3 miles away.
The lowest estimated tuition within 200 miles is $21,483 for Master of Social Work (MSW) at University of Nebraska at Omaha; 6 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln. Compare all of them on the online MSW programs and most affordable online MSW pages.
Getting Licensed in Nebraska
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB examFor the PCMSW
- Log supervised clinical hours3,000 hours of post-degree supervised experience in mental health prac…
- Earn the clinical license (LMHP)Independent clinical practice
Nebraska license tiers from its board · Every MSW program in Nebraska
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