Seattle, WA · Verified September 2026
MSW Programs Near Seattle, Washington
Where Can You Earn an MSW Near Seattle?
4 schools offer a campus or hybrid MSW within 50 miles of Seattle, the closest being Seattle University (2 miles), University of Washington (3 miles) and University of Washington-Tacoma Campus (26 miles). Online MSW programs from schools elsewhere are also open to Washington residents.
- schools within 50 miles
- 4
- closest: Seattle University
- 2 mi
- offer advanced standing
- 4
- part-time options
- 2
- median estimated tuition nearby
- $59,400
Campus and Hybrid MSW Programs Within 50 Miles of Seattle
| School and program | Distance | Format | CSWE | Est. tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle University: Master of Social Work (MSW)Master of Social Work (MSW) · Seattle, WA | 2 mi | On campus | CSWE | $59,400 |
| University of Washington: Master of Social Work - Full-Time Two-Year Program and Advanced Standing Program (Seattle campus)Master of Social Work - Full-Time Two-Year Program and Advanced Standing Program (Seattle campus) · Seattle, WA | 3 mi | On campus | CSWE | |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus: Master of Social Work (3-year program)Master of Social Work (3-year program) · Tacoma, WA | 26 mi | On campus | Not listed | |
| Pacific Lutheran University: Master of Social Work (MSW)Master of Social Work (MSW) · Tacoma, WA | 33 mi | On campus | CSWE | $54,780 |
Straight-line distance from the center of Seattle (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 Seattle
With a CSWE-accredited BSW, you can shorten the degree at 4 programs within 50 miles: Seattle University's 27-credit advanced standing track (2 mi), University of Washington's advanced standing track (3 mi), University of Washington-Tacoma Campus's advanced standing track (26 mi) and Pacific Lutheran University's 36-credit advanced standing track (33 mi).
Working while you study? 2 programs near Seattle offer a part-time schedule, the closest at University of Washington, 3 miles away.
The lowest estimated tuition within 50 miles is $54,780 for Master of Social Work (MSW) at Pacific Lutheran University; 2 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 Seattle 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 Seattle. Compare all of them on the online MSW programs and most affordable online MSW pages.
Getting Licensed in Washington
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB examFor the Advanced Social Worker Associate
- Log supervised clinical hoursUsually about two years of post-MSW practice
- Earn the clinical licenseIndependent clinical practice
Washington license tiers from its board · Every MSW program in Washington
MSW Programs Near Other Washington Cities
- MSW programs near Walla Walla218 mi away · 5 within 200 mi
- MSW programs near Spokane Valley238 mi away · 4 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