Ithaca, NY · Verified September 2026
MSW Programs Near Ithaca, New York
Where Can You Earn an MSW Near Ithaca?
5 schools offer a campus or hybrid MSW within 100 miles of Ithaca, the closest being Binghamton University (37 miles), Syracuse University (45 miles) and Nazareth University (69 miles). Online MSW programs from schools elsewhere are also open to New York residents.
- schools within 100 miles
- 5
- closest: Binghamton University
- 37 mi
- offer advanced standing
- 4
- part-time options
- 5
- median estimated tuition nearby
- $54,000
Campus and Hybrid MSW Programs Within 100 Miles of Ithaca
| School and program | Distance | Format | CSWE | Est. tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton University: Master of Social Work (on campus, full-time and part-time)Master of Social Work (on campus, full-time and part-time) · Vestal, NY | 37 mi | On campus | CSWE | |
| Syracuse University: Master of Social Work (residential, full-time or part-time)Master of Social Work (residential, full-time or part-time) · Syracuse, NY | 45 mi | On campus | CSWE | $73,560 |
| Nazareth University: Master of Social Work (MSW)Master of Social Work (MSW) · Rochester, NY | 69 mi | On campus, Online | CSWE | $54,000 |
| Marywood University: Master of Social Work (Scranton, Lehigh Valley at DeSales, and online)Master of Social Work (Scranton, Lehigh Valley at DeSales, and online) · Scranton, PA | 83 mi | On campus, Hybrid, Online | CSWE | $39,000 |
| SUNY Brockport: Master of Social Work (Brockport Downtown, Rochester)Master of Social Work (Brockport Downtown, Rochester) · Brockport, NY | 90 mi | On campus | CSWE |
Straight-line distance from the center of Ithaca (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 Ithaca
With a CSWE-accredited BSW, you can shorten the degree at 4 programs within 100 miles: Binghamton University's 29-credit advanced standing track (37 mi), Syracuse University's 36-credit advanced standing track (45 mi), Nazareth University's 36-credit advanced standing track (69 mi) and SUNY Brockport's 36-credit advanced standing track (90 mi).
Working while you study? 5 programs near Ithaca offer a part-time schedule, the closest at Binghamton University, 37 miles away.
The lowest estimated tuition within 100 miles is $39,000 for Master of Social Work (Scranton, Lehigh Valley at DeSales, and online) at Marywood University; 2 of the 5 schools nearby are public. Estimates are the published rate times the credits required, before fees.
Lowest-Cost CSWE-Accredited Online MSWs for Ithaca 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 Ithaca. Compare all of them on the online MSW programs and most affordable online MSW pages.
Getting Licensed in New York
- 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 hoursAt least 36 months (three years) of full-time post-MSW supervised expe…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
New York license tiers from its board · Every MSW program in New York
MSW Programs Near Other New York Cities
- MSW programs near Oswego70 mi away · 4 within 100 mi
- MSW programs near Oneonta73 mi away · 5 within 100 mi
- MSW programs near Watertown110 mi away · 11 within 200 mi
- MSW programs near Jefferson Valley-Yorktown159 mi away · 22 within 50 mi
- MSW programs near White Plains173 mi away · 22 within 50 mi
- MSW programs near Valley Stream190 mi away · 26 within 50 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