College Station, TX · Verified September 2026
MSW Programs Near College Station, Texas
Where Can You Earn an MSW Near College Station?
4 schools offer a campus or hybrid MSW within 100 miles of College Station, the closest being The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (81 miles), Baylor University (82 miles) and University of Houston (83 miles). Online MSW programs from schools elsewhere are also open to Texas residents.
- schools within 100 miles
- 4
- closest: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
- 81 mi
- offer advanced standing
- 5
- part-time options
- 2
- median estimated tuition nearby
- $24,213
Campus and Hybrid MSW Programs Within 100 Miles of College Station
| School and program | Distance | Format | CSWE | Est. tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston: MSW in Clinical Social WorkMSW in Clinical Social Work · Houston, TX | 81 mi | – | Pre-candidacy | $21,700 |
| Baylor University: Master of Social Work (Waco)Master of Social Work (Waco) · Waco, TX | 82 mi | On campus | CSWE | $52,200 |
| University of Houston: Master of Social Work (Face to Face)Master of Social Work (Face to Face) · Houston, TX | 83 mi | On campus | CSWE | $24,213 |
| UT Austin: Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW)Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) · Austin, TX | 88 mi | On campus | CSWE |
Straight-line distance from the center of College Station (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 College Station
With a CSWE-accredited BSW, you can shorten the degree at 5 programs within 100 miles: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston's 30-credit advanced standing track (81 mi), Baylor University's 30-credit advanced standing track (82 mi), University of Houston's 34-credit advanced standing track (83 mi), University of Houston's 34-credit advanced standing track (83 mi) and UT Austin's 42-credit advanced standing track (88 mi).
Working while you study? 2 programs near College Station offer a part-time schedule, the closest at University of Houston, 83 miles away.
The lowest estimated tuition within 100 miles is $21,700 for MSW in Clinical Social Work at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston; 3 of the 4 schools nearby are public. Estimates are the published rate times the credits required, before fees.
Lowest-Cost CSWE-Accredited Online MSWs for College Station 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 College Station. Compare all of them on the online MSW programs and most affordable online MSW pages.
Getting Licensed in Texas
- 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 3,000 hours of supervised professional clinical experience ov…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
Texas license tiers from its board · Every MSW program in Texas
MSW Programs Near Other Texas Cities
- MSW programs near Galveston125 mi away · 3 within 50 mi
- MSW programs near El Paso605 mi away · 2 within 200 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