Vermont · Verified September 2026
MSW Programs in Vermont
Where Can You Earn an MSW in Vermont, and How Do You Get Licensed?
1 school in Vermont offers 1 MSW program we verified, including University of Vermont. 1 offer advanced standing. After the MSW, Vermont's clinical license is the Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW).
- 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 post-degree supervised practice, 2,000 of them…
- Earn the clinical license (LICSW)Independent clinical practice
- programs in Vermont
- 1
- schools
- 1
- CSWE-accredited schools
- 1
- offer advanced standing
- 1
- online programs
- 0
The Vermont Social Work License Path
Vermont Social Work Licenses
Vermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) - Social Workers (advisor model)Licensed Master's Social Worker
- Degree
- Master's or doctoral degree from a CSWE-accredited social work education program
- Exam
- ASWB Masters
- Independent practice
- No, practice under supervision or in an agency
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
- Degree
- Master's or doctoral degree from a CSWE-accredited social work program
- Exam
- ASWB Clinical
- Supervised experience
- At least 3,000 hours of post-degree supervised practice, 2,000 of them direct psychotherapy services, with one hour of supervision for every 30 practice hours, completed in no less than two years; at least half of the supervised hours must occur within five years of completing all requirements
- Independent practice
- Yes
- Social Work Licensure Compact
- Listed by the Compact Commission among jurisdictions that have passed the compact language; the Commission's May 2026 FAQ says multistate licenses are not yet issued, with no definite date but likely within 9-12 months
- State exam
- Vermont Jurisprudence Examination required for LMSW and LICSW applicants
From Vermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) - Social Workers (advisor model), 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.
Vermont Schools Compared
| School | Programs | Formats | CSWE | Advanced standing | Lowest est. tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of VermontBurlington · Public | 1 | Campus | CSWE | Yes | $42,360 |
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 Vermont
1 programs in Vermont
- FormatOn campus300 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$42,360$706/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
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 Vermont
One Vermont program publishes enough to estimate tuition: University of Vermont, $42,360 before fees. The Vermont median is $42,360, against $40,180 nationally.
| Program | Credits | Est. tuition | With advanced standing |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Vermont: Master of Social Work (MSW)Master of Social Work (MSW) | 60 | $42,360 | $27,534 |
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 Vermont
By MSWs awarded in 2022-23 (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS), University of Vermont has Vermont's largest program. 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 Vermont | 38 |
Online MSW Options for Vermont Residents
You aren't limited to schools in Vermont: 261 online MSW programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide. Before you apply, confirm the school can enroll Vermont residents online and arrange your field placement in Vermont.
| 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 Vermont
| Occupation | Vermont median | U.S. median | Jobs in Vermont |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $67,340 | $59,550 | 640 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $81,140 | $67,880 | 250 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $73,210 | $60,280 | 320 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $73,070 | $71,900 | 110 |
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 Vermont?
We verified 1 MSW program at 1 school in Vermont; 1 of those schools is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory.
What Social Work Licenses Does Vermont Issue?
Vermont's board (Vermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) - Social Workers (advisor model)) issues LMSW and LICSW. Clinical practice requires the Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), after At least 3,000 hours of post-degree supervised practice, 2,000 of them direct psychotherapy services, with one hour of supervision for every 30 practice hours, completed in no less than two years; at least half of the supervised hours must occur within five years of completing all requirements.
Can Vermont Residents Earn an MSW Online?
Yes. Beyond Vermont's own programs, 261 online MSW programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide; confirm each school can enroll Vermont residents and place you in a field practicum in Vermont. Online MSW programs.
How Much Does an MSW Cost in Vermont?
Estimated tuition for Vermont programs that publish a rate and their credits runs from $42,360 to $42,360 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 1 Vermont schools listed, reviewed September 2026
- Vermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) - Social Workers (advisor model)
- 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