Virginia Beach, VA · Verified September 2026
MSW Programs Near Virginia Beach, Virginia
Where Can You Earn an MSW Near Virginia Beach?
4 schools offer a campus or hybrid MSW within 100 miles of Virginia Beach, the closest being Norfolk State University (14 miles), Virginia State University (83 miles) and VCU (95 miles). Online MSW programs from schools elsewhere are also open to Virginia residents.
- schools within 100 miles
- 4
- closest: Norfolk State University
- 14 mi
- offer advanced standing
- 4
- part-time options
- 3
Campus and Hybrid MSW Programs Within 100 Miles of Virginia Beach
| School and program | Distance | Format | CSWE | Est. tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State University: Master of Social WorkMaster of Social Work · Norfolk, VA | 14 mi | On campus, Online | CSWE | |
| Virginia State University: Master of Social Work (MSW)Master of Social Work (MSW) · Petersburg, VA | 83 mi | On campus, Online | CSWE | |
| VCU: Master of Social Work (on campus, Richmond)Master of Social Work (on campus, Richmond) · Richmond, VA | 95 mi | On campus | CSWE | |
| Virginia Union University: Master of Social WorkMaster of Social Work · Richmond, VA | 95 mi | – | CSWE |
Straight-line distance from the center of Virginia Beach (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 Virginia Beach
With a CSWE-accredited BSW, you can shorten the degree at 4 programs within 100 miles: Norfolk State University's advanced standing track (14 mi), Virginia State University's 45-credit advanced standing track (83 mi), VCU's 42-credit advanced standing track (95 mi) and Virginia Union University's 26-credit advanced standing track (95 mi).
Working while you study? 3 programs near Virginia Beach offer a part-time schedule, the closest at Norfolk State University, 14 miles away.
Lowest-Cost CSWE-Accredited Online MSWs for Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach. Compare all of them on the online MSW programs and most affordable online MSW pages.
Getting Licensed in Virginia
- 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 board-registered, supervised post-master's cli…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
Virginia license tiers from its board · Every MSW program in Virginia
MSW Programs Near Other Virginia Cities
- MSW programs near Alexandria152 mi away · 7 within 50 mi
- MSW programs near Roanoke219 mi away · 4 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