Watertown, NY · Verified September 2026
MSW Programs Near Watertown, New York
Where Can You Earn an MSW Near Watertown?
11 schools offer a campus or hybrid MSW within 200 miles of Watertown, the closest being Syracuse University (66 miles), Nazareth University (101 miles) and SUNY Brockport (115 miles). Online MSW programs from schools elsewhere are also open to New York residents.
- schools within 200 miles
- 11
- closest: Syracuse University
- 66 mi
- offer advanced standing
- 10
- part-time options
- 8
- median estimated tuition nearby
- $45,950
Campus and Hybrid MSW Programs Within 200 Miles of Watertown
| School and program | Distance | Format | CSWE | Est. tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse University: Master of Social Work (residential, full-time or part-time)Master of Social Work (residential, full-time or part-time) · Syracuse, NY | 66 mi | On campus | CSWE | $73,560 |
| Nazareth University: Master of Social Work (MSW)Master of Social Work (MSW) · Rochester, NY | 101 mi | On campus, Online | CSWE | $54,000 |
| SUNY Brockport: Master of Social Work (Brockport Downtown, Rochester)Master of Social Work (Brockport Downtown, Rochester) · Brockport, NY | 115 mi | On campus | CSWE | |
| 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 | 130 mi | On campus | CSWE | |
| SUNY College at Plattsburgh: Master of Social Work (online and hybrid at Queensbury)Master of Social Work (online and hybrid at Queensbury) · Plattsburgh, NY | 131 mi | Online, Hybrid | CSWE | $32,700 |
| University at Albany: Master of Social Work (on campus, full-time and part-time)Master of Social Work (on campus, full-time and part-time) · Albany, NY | 137 mi | On campus | CSWE | |
| University of Vermont: Master of Social Work (MSW)Master of Social Work (MSW) · Burlington, VT | 139 mi | On campus | CSWE | $42,360 |
| Siena University: Master of Social WorkMaster of Social Work · Loudonville, NY | 139 mi | On campus | Candidacy | |
| University at Buffalo: Master of Social Work (on campus)Master of Social Work (on campus) · Buffalo, NY | 159 mi | On campus | CSWE | $45,950 |
| Daemen University: Master of Social Work (on campus)Master of Social Work (on campus) · Amherst, NY | 160 mi | On campus | CSWE | $71,880 |
| 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 | 176 mi | On campus, Hybrid, Online | CSWE | $39,000 |
Straight-line distance from the center of Watertown (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 Watertown
With a CSWE-accredited BSW, you can shorten the degree at 10 programs within 200 miles: Syracuse University's 36-credit advanced standing track (66 mi), Nazareth University's 36-credit advanced standing track (101 mi), SUNY Brockport's 36-credit advanced standing track (115 mi), Binghamton University's 29-credit advanced standing track (130 mi), SUNY College at Plattsburgh's advanced standing track (131 mi) and University at Albany's 21-credit advanced standing track (137 mi), plus 4 more in the table above.
Working while you study? 8 programs near Watertown offer a part-time schedule, the closest at Syracuse University, 66 miles away.
The lowest estimated tuition within 200 miles is $32,700 for Master of Social Work (online and hybrid at Queensbury) at SUNY College at Plattsburgh; 6 of the 11 schools nearby are public. Estimates are the published rate times the credits required, before fees.
Lowest-Cost CSWE-Accredited Online MSWs for Watertown 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 Watertown. 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 Oswego46 mi away · 4 within 100 mi
- MSW programs near Ithaca110 mi away · 5 within 100 mi
- MSW programs near Oneonta113 mi away · 5 within 100 mi
- MSW programs near Jefferson Valley-Yorktown212 mi away · 22 within 50 mi
- MSW programs near White Plains232 mi away · 22 within 50 mi
- MSW programs near Valley Stream255 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