Wake Forest, NC · Verified September 2026
MSW Programs Near Wake Forest, North Carolina
Where Can You Earn an MSW Near Wake Forest?
3 schools offer a campus or hybrid MSW within 50 miles of Wake Forest, the closest being North Carolina State University at Raleigh (15 miles), North Carolina Central University (22 miles) and UNC Chapel Hill (30 miles). Online MSW programs from schools elsewhere are also open to North Carolina residents.
- schools within 50 miles
- 3
- closest: North Carolina State University at Raleigh
- 15 mi
- offer advanced standing
- 3
- part-time options
- 1
- median estimated tuition nearby
- $51,026
Campus and Hybrid MSW Programs Within 50 Miles of Wake Forest
| School and program | Distance | Format | CSWE | Est. tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh: Master of Social Work (Traditional two-year and Advanced Standing options)Master of Social Work (Traditional two-year and Advanced Standing options) · Raleigh, NC | 15 mi | On campus | CSWE | |
| North Carolina Central University: Social Work, M.S.W. (Traditional Two-Year and Advanced Standing)Social Work, M.S.W. (Traditional Two-Year and Advanced Standing) · Durham, NC | 22 mi | On campus | CSWE | |
| UNC Chapel Hill: Master of Social Work (Chapel Hill campus: full-time, part-time extended and advanced standing)Master of Social Work (Chapel Hill campus: full-time, part-time extended and advanced standing) · Chapel Hill, NC | 30 mi | On campus | CSWE | $51,026 |
Straight-line distance from the center of Wake Forest (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 Wake Forest
With a CSWE-accredited BSW, you can shorten the degree at 3 programs within 50 miles: North Carolina State University at Raleigh's 39-credit advanced standing track (15 mi), North Carolina Central University's 35-credit advanced standing track (22 mi) and UNC Chapel Hill's advanced standing track (30 mi).
Working while you study? One program near Wake Forest offers a part-time schedule, the closest at UNC Chapel Hill, 30 miles away.
The lowest estimated tuition within 50 miles is $51,026 for Master of Social Work (Chapel Hill campus: full-time, part-time extended and advanced standing) at UNC Chapel Hill; 3 of the 3 schools nearby are public. Estimates are the published rate times the credits required, before fees.
Lowest-Cost CSWE-Accredited Online MSWs for Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest. 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 Goldsboro51 mi away · 7 within 100 mi
- MSW programs near Hickory158 mi away · 3 within 50 mi
- MSW programs near Asheville228 mi away · 6 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