Oregon · Verified September 2026
MSW Programs in Oregon
Where Can You Earn an MSW in Oregon, and How Do You Get Licensed?
4 schools in Oregon offer 4 MSW programs we verified, including Eastern Oregon University, George Fox University and Pacific University. 4 can be taken online and 4 offer advanced standing. Estimated tuition runs from $35,588 to $46,098 before fees. After the MSW, Oregon's clinical license is the Clinical Social Work Associate (CSWA).
- 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 hoursUsually about two years of post-MSW practice
- Earn the clinical license (CSWA)Independent clinical practice
- programs in Oregon
- 4
- schools
- 4
- CSWE-accredited schools
- 3
- offer advanced standing
- 4
- online programs
- 4
The Oregon Social Work License Path
Oregon Social Work Licenses
Oregon Board of Licensed Social WorkersRegistered Baccalaureate Social Worker
- Degree
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree
- Exam
- ASWB Bachelors
- Independent practice
- No, practice under supervision or in an agency
Licensed Master Social Worker
- Degree
- Master of Social Work (MSW) degree
- Exam
- ASWB Masters
- Independent practice
- No, practice under supervision or in an agency
Clinical Social Work Associate
- Degree
- Master of Social Work (MSW) degree
- Exam
- none
- Independent practice
- No, practice under supervision or in an agency
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Degree
- Master of Social Work (MSW) degree
- Exam
- ASWB Clinical
- Supervised experience
- 3,500 total post-MSW work hours, 2,000 of them direct client hours, with 100 total supervision hours (50 individual) and a minimum of 24 months of supervised clinical experience
- Independent practice
- Yes
- State exam
- Oregon laws and rules exam required for every license and certificate
From Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers, 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.
Oregon Schools Compared
| School | Programs | Formats | CSWE | Advanced standing | Lowest est. tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Fox UniversityNewberg · Private nonprofit | 1 | Online | CSWE | Yes | |
| Pacific UniversityForest Grove · Private nonprofit | 1 | Campus, Online | CSWE | Yes | |
| Portland State UniversityPortland · Public | 1 | Campus, Online | CSWE | Yes | $46,098 |
| Eastern Oregon UniversityLa Grande · Public | 1 | Online | Candidacy | Yes | $35,588 |
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 Oregon
4 programs in Oregon
Master of Social Work (Portland, Eugene, Central Oregon and Online Options) at Portland State University
Portland State University · PortlandFormatOn campus, Online900 field hoursCredits78Est. tuition$46,098$591/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnline560 field hoursCredits62Est. tuition$834per credit · general rateAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOn campus, Online920 field hoursCredits66Est. tuition$30,860per yearAccreditationCSWE
Online Master of Social Work (MSW) at Eastern Oregon University
Eastern Oregon University · La GrandeFormatOnline900 field hoursCredits62quarter creditsEst. tuition$35,588$574/creditAccreditationCandidacy
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 Oregon
2 Oregon programs publish enough to estimate tuition before fees, from $35,588 at Eastern Oregon University to $46,098 at Portland State University. The Oregon median is $35,588, against $40,180 nationally.
| Program | Credits | Est. tuition | With advanced standing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Oregon University: Online Master of Social Work (MSW)Online Master of Social Work (MSW) | 62 | $35,588 | $17,220 |
| Portland State University: Master of Social Work (Portland, Eugene, Central Oregon and Online options)Master of Social Work (Portland, Eugene, Central Oregon and Online options) | 78 | $46,098 | $27,186 |
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 Oregon
By MSWs awarded in 2022-23 (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS), Portland State University has Oregon's largest program, followed by George Fox University and Pacific University. Size tells you how many classmates, alumni and field placement partners to expect, not how good a program is.
| School | MSWs awarded, 2022-23 |
|---|---|
| Portland State University | 290 |
| George Fox University | 34 |
| Pacific University | 34 |
Online MSW Options for Oregon Residents
You aren't limited to schools in Oregon: 257 online MSW programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide. Before you apply, confirm the school can enroll Oregon residents online and arrange your field placement in Oregon.
| 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 Oregon
| Occupation | Oregon median | U.S. median | Jobs in Oregon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $64,130 | $59,550 | 6,630 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $84,350 | $67,880 | 2,320 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $68,210 | $60,280 | 2,230 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $67,820 | $71,900 | 3,710 |
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 Oregon?
We verified 4 MSW programs at 4 schools in Oregon; 3 of those schools are listed as accredited in CSWE's directory.
What Social Work Licenses Does Oregon Issue?
Oregon's board (Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers) issues RBSW, LMSW, CSWA and LCSW. Clinical practice requires the Clinical Social Work Associate (CSWA).
Can Oregon Residents Earn an MSW Online?
Yes. Beyond Oregon's own programs, 257 online MSW programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide; confirm each school can enroll Oregon residents and place you in a field practicum in Oregon. Online MSW programs.
How Much Does an MSW Cost in Oregon?
Estimated tuition for Oregon programs that publish a rate and their credits runs from $35,588 to $46,098 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 4 Oregon schools listed, reviewed September 2026
- Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers
- 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