Nevada · Verified September 2026
MSW Programs in Nevada
Where Can You Earn an MSW in Nevada, and How Do You Get Licensed?
2 schools in Nevada offer 3 MSW programs we verified, including University of Nevada-Las Vegas and University of Nevada-Reno. 1 can be taken online and 3 offer advanced standing. Estimated tuition runs from $23,100 to $24,145 before fees. After the MSW, Nevada's clinical license is the Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
- 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 hoursApproved post-graduate clinical internship while holding a Nevada LMSW…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
- programs in Nevada
- 3
- schools
- 2
- CSWE-accredited schools
- 2
- offer advanced standing
- 3
- online programs
- 1
The Nevada Social Work License Path
Nevada Social Work Licenses
Nevada Board of Examiners for Social WorkersLicensed Social Worker
- Degree
- Bachelor's degree in social work (BSW) from a CSWE-accredited program
- Exam
- ASWB Bachelors
- Independent practice
- No, practice under supervision or in an agency
Licensed Master Social Worker
- Degree
- Master's degree in social work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program
- Exam
- ASWB Masters
- Independent practice
- No, practice under supervision or in an agency
Licensed Independent Social Worker
- Degree
- Master's degree in social work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program
- Exam
- ASWB Masters and ASWB Advanced Generalist
- Supervised experience
- Approved post-graduate internship while holding a Nevada LMSW, with a board-approved site, supervisor and supervision plan: minimum 3,000 post-graduate internship hours and a minimum of 24 months of practice
- Independent practice
- Yes
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Degree
- Master's degree in social work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program
- Exam
- ASWB Masters and ASWB Clinical
- Supervised experience
- Approved post-graduate clinical internship while holding a Nevada LMSW: a minimum of 24 months of practice with at least 2,000 clinical hours, 1,000 administrative hours and 104 supervision hours (3,000 hours total), to be finished within 3 years
- Independent practice
- Yes
From Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers, reviewed 2026-09-30. Rules change; confirm with the board before you plan your supervised hours. Plan your own timeline with the license pathway planner.
Nevada Schools Compared
| School | Programs | Formats | CSWE | Advanced standing | Lowest est. tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nevada-RenoReno · Public | 2 | Campus, Online | CSWE | Yes | $23,100 |
| University of Nevada-Las VegasLas Vegas · Public | 1 | Campus | CSWE | Yes | $24,145 |
From each school's own pages, reviewed September 2026. CSWE status from CSWE's directory. Estimated tuition is the published per-credit rate times the stated credits, before fees, or the school's published total.
Every MSW Program in Nevada
3 programs in Nevada
Master of Social Work (on Campus, Redfield Campus) at University of Nevada-Reno
University of Nevada-Reno · RenoFormatOn campusCredits60Est. tuition$383per credit · general rate · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$23,100$385/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOn campusCredits63Est. tuition$24,145$383/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
No programs match these filters.
Program facts come from each school's own pages, reviewed September 2026. Estimated tuition is the published per-credit rate times the stated credits, before fees, or the school's published program total; "resident rate" means the school charges nonresidents more. CSWE status comes from CSWE's directory of accredited programs.
What an MSW Costs in Nevada
2 Nevada programs publish enough to estimate tuition before fees, from $23,100 at University of Nevada-Reno to $24,145 at University of Nevada-Las Vegas. The Nevada median is $23,100, against $40,180 nationally.
| Program | Credits | Est. tuition | With advanced standing |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nevada-Reno: Online Master of Social WorkOnline Master of Social Work | 60 | $23,100 | $11,550 |
| University of Nevada-Las Vegas: Master of Social WorkMaster of Social Work | 63 | $24,145 |
Public universities' figures are usually the in-state rate. Turn any program into a full cost and loan estimate with the MSW cost and loan calculator.
Largest MSW Programs in Nevada
By MSWs awarded in 2022-23 (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS), University of Nevada-Reno has Nevada's largest program, followed by University of Nevada-Las Vegas. Size tells you how many classmates, alumni and field placement partners to expect, not how good a program is.
| School | MSWs awarded, 2022-23 |
|---|---|
| University of Nevada-Reno | 213 |
| University of Nevada-Las Vegas | 68 |
Online MSW Options for Nevada Residents
You aren't limited to schools in Nevada: 260 online MSW programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide. Before you apply, confirm the school can enroll Nevada residents online and arrange your field placement in Nevada.
| Lowest-cost CSWE-accredited online programs elsewhere | 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 |
| University of North Alabama: Master of Social Work (online)Master of Social Work (online) · Alabama | $14,850 |
| University of Arkansas: Online Advanced Standing Master of Social WorkOnline Advanced Standing Master of Social Work · Arkansas | $15,151 |
| East Carolina University: Master of Social Work, part-time online (Regular Pathway and Advanced Standing)Master of Social Work, part-time online (Regular Pathway and Advanced Standing) · North Carolina | $16,624 |
Compare every option on the online MSW programs page, or let the program matcher rank them for you.
Social Worker Pay in Nevada
| Occupation | Nevada median | U.S. median | Jobs in Nevada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $61,080 | $59,550 | 4,030 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $78,470 | $67,880 | 1,160 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $62,900 | $60,280 | 1,100 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $121,830 | $71,900 | 370 |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. A high median on few jobs describes a small market. What you can do with an MSW.
MSW Programs Near Nevada Cities
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many MSW Programs Are in Nevada?
We verified 3 MSW programs at 2 schools in Nevada; 2 of those schools are listed as accredited in CSWE's directory.
What Social Work Licenses Does Nevada Issue?
Nevada's board (Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers) issues LSW, LMSW, LISW and LCSW. Clinical practice requires the Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), after Approved post-graduate clinical internship while holding a Nevada LMSW: a minimum of 24 months of practice with at least 2,000 clinical hours, 1,000 administrative hours and 104 supervision hours (3,000 hours total), to be finished within 3 years.
Can Nevada Residents Earn an MSW Online?
Yes. Beyond Nevada's own programs, 260 online MSW programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide; confirm each school can enroll Nevada residents and place you in a field practicum in Nevada. Online MSW programs.
How Much Does an MSW Cost in Nevada?
Estimated tuition for Nevada programs that publish a rate and their credits runs from $23,100 to $24,145 before fees. Public universities usually charge nonresidents more, and advanced standing cuts the total for BSW graduates.
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Sources
- Official program, tuition and admissions pages of the 2 Nevada schools listed, reviewed September 2026
- Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers
- Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), directory of accredited programs
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025