New Hampshire · Verified September 2026
MSW Programs in New Hampshire
Where Can You Earn an MSW in New Hampshire, and How Do You Get Licensed?
2 schools in New Hampshire offer 3 MSW programs we verified, including Colby-Sawyer College and University of New Hampshire-Main Campus. 2 can be taken online and 3 offer advanced standing. Estimated tuition runs from $41,175 to $52,390 before fees. After the MSW, New Hampshire's clinical license is the Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW).
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB examFor the master's-level license (LMSW or similar)
- Log supervised clinical hoursMinimum 2 years of post-master's supervised clinical work experience t…
- Earn the clinical license (LICSW)Independent clinical practice
- programs in New Hampshire
- 3
- schools
- 2
- CSWE-accredited schools
- 2
- offer advanced standing
- 3
- online programs
- 2
The New Hampshire Social Work License Path
New Hampshire Social Work Licenses
New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice, Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC)Licensed Social Work Associate
- Degree
- Bachelor's degree (or associate degree) in clinical mental health, social work, psychology, behavioral health counseling, human services or an equivalent program, plus 300 hours of social work or mental health education and 300 hours of supervised practical training
- Exam
- ASWB Associate
- Supervised experience
- 4,000 hours of supervised work experience in no less than 2 and no more than 4 years for bachelor's graduates (6,000 hours for associate-degree graduates under RSA 330-A:18-c), with one hour per week of individual face-to-face supervision totalling 100 hours (bachelor's) or 150 hours (associate)
- Independent practice
- No, practice under supervision or in an agency
Licensed Social Worker
- Degree
- Bachelor's degree in social work from a CSWE-approved program, plus 300 hours of social work or mental health education and 300 hours of supervised practical training
- Exam
- ASWB Bachelors
- Supervised experience
- 4,000 hours of supervised work experience within 2 but no more than 4 years, with a minimum of one hour per week of individual face-to-face supervision for a total of 100 hours
- Independent practice
- No, practice under supervision or in an agency
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
- Degree
- Undergraduate degree plus a 2-year master's or doctorate in social work from a CSWE-approved school
- Exam
- ASWB Clinical
- Supervised experience
- Minimum 2 years of post-master's supervised clinical work experience totalling 3,000 hours (each year at least 1,500 hours over 12 to 24 months), with one hour per week of individual face-to-face supervision for a total of 100 hours, completed between 2 and 4 years from the start of approved supervision
- Independent practice
- Yes
School Social Worker
- Degree
- 2-year master's or doctorate in social work from a CSWE-approved school
- Supervised experience
- Minimum of 2 years of post-master's experience including a minimum of 3,000 hours of supervised school social work experience (RSA 330-A:18-a)
- Independent practice
- No, practice under supervision or in an agency
- Social Work Licensure Compact
- Listed by the Social Work Licensure Compact as a jurisdiction that has passed the compact language; the Compact states multistate licenses are not yet being issued. RSA 330-A:18-e adopts the compact.
- State exam
- Jurisprudence exam required for all applicants for initial licensure, including candidates
From New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice, Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC), 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.
New Hampshire Schools Compared
| School | Programs | Formats | CSWE | Advanced standing | Lowest est. tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of New Hampshire-Main CampusDurham · Public | 2 | Campus, Online | CSWE | Yes | $49,600 |
| Colby-Sawyer CollegeNew London · Private nonprofit | 1 | Online | CSWE | Yes | $41,175 |
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 New Hampshire
3 programs in New Hampshire
- FormatOn campus1,100 field hoursCredits62Est. tuition$52,390$845/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnline1,100 field hoursCredits62Est. tuition$49,600$800/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnline900 field hoursCredits61Est. tuition$41,175$675/creditAccreditationCSWE
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 New Hampshire
3 New Hampshire programs publish enough to estimate tuition before fees, from $41,175 at Colby-Sawyer College to $52,390 at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus. The New Hampshire median is $49,600, against $40,180 nationally.
| Program | Credits | Est. tuition | With advanced standing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colby-Sawyer College: Master of Social WorkMaster of Social Work | 61 | $41,175 | |
| University of New Hampshire-Main Campus: Social Work: Online (M.S.W.)Social Work: Online (M.S.W.) | 62 | $49,600 | $28,000 |
| University of New Hampshire-Main Campus: Social Work (M.S.W.), Durham Campus ProgramSocial Work (M.S.W.), Durham Campus Program | 62 | $52,390 | $29,575 |
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 New Hampshire
By MSWs awarded in 2022-23 (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS), University of New Hampshire-Main Campus has New Hampshire's largest program. 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 New Hampshire-Main Campus | 79 |
Online MSW Options for New Hampshire Residents
You aren't limited to schools in New Hampshire: 259 online MSW programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide. Before you apply, confirm the school can enroll New Hampshire residents online and arrange your field placement in New Hampshire.
| 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 New Hampshire
| Occupation | New Hampshire median | U.S. median | Jobs in New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $71,010 | $59,550 | 1,700 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $78,260 | $67,880 | 590 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $63,900 | $60,280 | 320 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $103,710 | $71,900 | 100 |
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many MSW Programs Are in New Hampshire?
We verified 3 MSW programs at 2 schools in New Hampshire; 2 of those schools are listed as accredited in CSWE's directory.
What Social Work Licenses Does New Hampshire Issue?
New Hampshire's board (New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice, Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC)) issues LSWA, LSW, LICSW and School Social Worker. Clinical practice requires the Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), after Minimum 2 years of post-master's supervised clinical work experience totalling 3,000 hours (each year at least 1,500 hours over 12 to 24 months), with one hour per week of individual face-to-face supervision for a total of 100 hours, completed between 2 and 4 years from the start of approved supervision.
Can New Hampshire Residents Earn an MSW Online?
Yes. Beyond New Hampshire's own programs, 259 online MSW programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide; confirm each school can enroll New Hampshire residents and place you in a field practicum in New Hampshire. Online MSW programs.
How Much Does an MSW Cost in New Hampshire?
Estimated tuition for New Hampshire programs that publish a rate and their credits runs from $41,175 to $52,390 before fees. Public universities usually charge nonresidents more, and advanced standing cuts the total for BSW graduates.
Nearby States
Sources
- Official program, tuition and admissions pages of the 2 New Hampshire schools listed, reviewed September 2026
- New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice, Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC)
- 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