Hickory, NC · Verified September 2026
MSW Programs Near Hickory, North Carolina
Where Can You Earn an MSW Near Hickory?
3 schools offer a campus or hybrid MSW within 50 miles of Hickory, the closest being Appalachian State University (38 miles), Johnson C Smith University (43 miles) and University of North Carolina at Charlotte (45 miles). Online MSW programs from schools elsewhere are also open to North Carolina residents.
- schools within 50 miles
- 3
- closest: Appalachian State University
- 38 mi
- offer advanced standing
- 3
- part-time options
- 1
Campus and Hybrid MSW Programs Within 50 Miles of Hickory
| School and program | Distance | Format | CSWE | Est. tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian State University: Master of Social Work (Boone campus: regular and advanced standing, full or part time)Master of Social Work (Boone campus: regular and advanced standing, full or part time) · Boone, NC | 38 mi | On campus | CSWE | |
| Johnson C Smith University: Master of Social Work (Traditional two-year and Advanced Standing)Master of Social Work (Traditional two-year and Advanced Standing) · Charlotte, NC | 43 mi | On campus | CSWE | |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte: Master of Social Work (campus: 2-Year and 1-Year Advanced Standing)Master of Social Work (campus: 2-Year and 1-Year Advanced Standing) · Charlotte, NC | 45 mi | On campus | CSWE |
Straight-line distance from the center of Hickory (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 Hickory
With a CSWE-accredited BSW, you can shorten the degree at 3 programs within 50 miles: Appalachian State University's advanced standing track (38 mi), Johnson C Smith University's advanced standing track (43 mi) and University of North Carolina at Charlotte's 39-credit advanced standing track (45 mi).
Working while you study? One program near Hickory offers a part-time schedule, the closest at Appalachian State University, 38 miles away.
Lowest-Cost CSWE-Accredited Online MSWs for Hickory 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 Hickory. Compare all of them on the online MSW programs and most affordable online MSW pages.
Getting Licensed in North Carolina
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB exam (Masters (or ACSW examination))For the CMSW
- Log supervised clinical hoursUsually about two years of post-MSW practice
- Earn the clinical license (LCSWA)Independent clinical practice
North Carolina license tiers from its board · Every MSW program in North Carolina
MSW Programs Near Other North Carolina Cities
- MSW programs near Asheville70 mi away · 6 within 100 mi
- MSW programs near Wake Forest158 mi away · 3 within 50 mi
- MSW programs near Goldsboro190 mi away · 7 within 100 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