Puerto Rico · Verified September 2026
MSW Programs in Puerto Rico
Where Can You Earn an MSW in Puerto Rico, and How Do You Get Licensed?
4 schools in Puerto Rico offer 7 MSW programs we verified, including Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce and Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus. 1 can be taken online and 7 offer advanced standing. Estimated tuition runs from $11,070 to $12,939 before fees.
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB examFor the Profesional del Trabajo Social Licenciado(a) Permanente (por maestría)
- Log supervised clinical hoursUsually about two years of post-MSW practice
- Earn the clinical licenseIndependent clinical practice
- programs in Puerto Rico
- 7
- schools
- 4
- CSWE-accredited schools
- 4
- offer advanced standing
- 7
- online programs
- 1
The Puerto Rico Social Work License Path
Puerto Rico Social Work Licenses
Junta Examinadora de Profesionales del Trabajo Social de Puerto Rico (Departamento de Estado, Secretaría Auxiliar de Juntas Examinadoras)Profesional Del Trabajo Social Licenciado(a) Provisional
- Degree
- Bachillerato en Artes con concentración en Trabajo Social from a university recognized by the Oficina de Registro y Licenciamiento de Instituciones de Educación, or any recognized bachelor's degree plus at least 18 credits of graduate study in social work
- Independent practice
- No, practice under supervision or in an agency
Profesional Del Trabajo Social Licenciado(a) Permanente (Por Experiencia)
- Degree
- Holder of a Puerto Rico provisional social work license (bachelor's-level pathway)
- Supervised experience
- 3 years or more of full-time practice as a social worker, documented by employer certification or paid contracts; no time practiced without a current license is credited
- Independent practice
- No, practice under supervision or in an agency
Profesional Del Trabajo Social Licenciado(a) Permanente (Por Maestría)
- Degree
- Master's or doctoral degree in social work from a university recognized by the Oficina de Registro y Licenciamiento de Instituciones de Educación
- Independent practice
- No, practice under supervision or in an agency
From Junta Examinadora de Profesionales del Trabajo Social de Puerto Rico (Departamento de Estado, Secretaría Auxiliar de Juntas Examinadoras), 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.
Puerto Rico Schools Compared
| School | Programs | Formats | CSWE | Advanced standing | Lowest est. tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo CampusGurabo · Private nonprofit | 3 | Campus | CSWE | Yes | $12,420 |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-MetroSan Juan · Private nonprofit | 2 | Online, Campus | CSWE | Yes | $12,939 |
| Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-PoncePonce · Private nonprofit | 1 | Campus | CSWE | Yes | |
| University of Puerto Rico-Rio PiedrasSan Juan · Public | 1 | Campus | CSWE | Yes | $11,070 |
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 Puerto Rico
7 programs in Puerto Rico
Maestría En Trabajo Social at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras · San JuanFormatOn campus900 field hoursCredits54Est. tuition$11,070$205/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campusCredits54Est. tuition$12,420$230/creditAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOn campusCredits54Est. tuition$12,420$230/creditAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOn campusCredits54Est. tuition$12,420$230/creditAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOn campusCredits54Est. tuition–AccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnline, On campusCredits57Est. tuition$12,939$227/creditAccreditationCSWE
- Format–Credits57Est. tuition$12,939$227/creditAccreditationCSWE
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 Puerto Rico
6 Puerto Rico programs publish enough to estimate tuition before fees, from $11,070 at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras to $12,939 at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro. The Puerto Rico median is $12,420, against $40,180 nationally.
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 Puerto Rico
By MSWs awarded in 2022-23 (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS), University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras has Puerto Rico's largest program, followed by Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus. Size tells you how many classmates, alumni and field placement partners to expect, not how good a program is.
| School | MSWs awarded, 2022-23 |
|---|---|
| University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras | 32 |
| Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus | 18 |
Online MSW Options for Puerto Rico Residents
You aren't limited to schools in Puerto Rico: 260 online MSW programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide. Before you apply, confirm the school can enroll Puerto Rico residents online and arrange your field placement in Puerto Rico.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| University of Alaska Anchorage: Master of Social Work (distance-delivered)Master of Social Work (distance-delivered) · Alaska | $17,019 |
Compare every option on the online MSW programs page, or let the program matcher rank them for you.
Social Worker Pay in Puerto Rico
| Occupation | Puerto Rico median | U.S. median | Jobs in Puerto Rico |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $43,620 | $59,550 | 3,370 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $36,050 | $67,880 | 1,200 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $26,500 | $60,280 | 350 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $47,580 | $71,900 |
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 Puerto Rico?
We verified 7 MSW programs at 4 schools in Puerto Rico; 4 of those schools are listed as accredited in CSWE's directory.
What Social Work Licenses Does Puerto Rico Issue?
Puerto Rico's board (Junta Examinadora de Profesionales del Trabajo Social de Puerto Rico (Departamento de Estado, Secretaría Auxiliar de Juntas Examinadoras)) issues Profesional del Trabajo Social Licenciado(a) Provisional, Profesional del Trabajo Social Licenciado(a) Permanente (por experiencia) and Profesional del Trabajo Social Licenciado(a) Permanente (por maestría).
Can Puerto Rico Residents Earn an MSW Online?
Yes. Beyond Puerto Rico's own programs, 260 online MSW programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide; confirm each school can enroll Puerto Rico residents and place you in a field practicum in Puerto Rico. Online MSW programs.
How Much Does an MSW Cost in Puerto Rico?
Estimated tuition for Puerto Rico programs that publish a rate and their credits runs from $11,070 to $12,939 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 Puerto Rico schools listed, reviewed September 2026
- Junta Examinadora de Profesionales del Trabajo Social de Puerto Rico (Departamento de Estado, Secretaría Auxiliar de Juntas Examinadoras)
- 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