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    Part-Time Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)

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    Boston, USMSWIn-person3 years
    $93,340.00
    Tuition
    over 36mo
    51%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    40
    Cohort
    students
    65
    Credits
    $40.00
    App fee

    Part-Time Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) at Boston College is a 65-credit, 3-year, in-person MSW program based in Boston, US. Tuition is $93,340.

    About the program

    The program offers a flexible part-time format over three or four years with coursework in clinical or macro practice, one of six fields of practice, five electives, and two yearlong field practicum experiences in human services settings.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Mar 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min No standardized tests are required; however, non-traditional transcripts or junior/senior GPAs below 3.0 may be strengthened with the ... Graduate Record Examination (GRE). No minimum GRE score required.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min minimum score of 100 on the iBT ... TOEFL
    IELTS
    optional
    Min IELTS test can be substituted with a score of 7.5 or above

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $27,236.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Part-Time Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) at Boston College cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Part-Time Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) at Boston College is $93,340 across 65 required credits.
    Is Part-Time Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) at Boston College online or in-person?
    Part-Time Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) at Boston College is offered in-person.
    How long does Part-Time Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) at Boston College take to complete?
    Part-Time Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) at Boston College is structured around 3 years and 65 credits.
    How competitive is Part-Time Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) at Boston College?
    Part-Time Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) at Boston College reports an acceptance rate of approximately 51%.
    How large is the Part-Time Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) at Boston College cohort?
    Part-Time Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) at Boston College typically enrolls around 40 students per cohort.