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    Online Master of Social Work (MSW)

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    Boston, USMSWOnline3 years
    $66,170.00
    Tuition
    over 36mo
    15
    Cohort
    students
    65
    Credits
    $95.00
    App fee

    Online Master of Social Work (MSW) at Boston University is a 65-credit, 3-year, online MSW program based in Boston, US. Tuition is $66,170.

    About the program

    Part-time MSW program offering Clinical Practice or Macro Practice majors with track options including Traditional, Human Service Experience, and Advanced Standing. Includes online courses with self-paced and live components, weekly Live Classroom sessions, and field internships completed locally.

    Focus: coursework
    Top 4% (U.S. News & World Report 2022-2024)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jun 23, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min For TOEFL Internet-based tests taken prior to January 21, 2026: a minimum score of 100 is required with a minimum score requirement of 25 in each of the four subsections of the exam: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. For TOEFL Internet-based tests taken on or after January 21, 2026: a minimum score of 5 is required with a minimum score requirement of 5 in each of the four subsections of the exam: speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
    IELTS
    required
    Min a minimum score of 7.0 is required on each of the four subsections as well as an overall band score of 7.0 or higher.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $27,274.00
    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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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Online Master of Social Work (MSW) at Boston University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Online Master of Social Work (MSW) at Boston University is $66,170 across 65 required credits.
    Is Online Master of Social Work (MSW) at Boston University online or in-person?
    Online Master of Social Work (MSW) at Boston University is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Online Master of Social Work (MSW) at Boston University take to complete?
    Online Master of Social Work (MSW) at Boston University is structured around 3 years and 65 credits.
    How large is the Online Master of Social Work (MSW) at Boston University cohort?
    Online Master of Social Work (MSW) at Boston University typically enrolls around 15 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Online Master of Social Work (MSW) at Boston University?
    Post-completion work rights for Online Master of Social Work (MSW) at Boston University: 12 months OPT (US)