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    Master of Social Work (MSW)

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    Philadelphia, USMSWIn-person2 years
    $116,000.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    16
    Credits
    $65.00
    App fee

    Master of Social Work (MSW) at University of Pennsylvania is a 16-credit, 2-year, in-person MSW program based in Philadelphia, US. Tuition is $116,000.

    About the program

    Prepares social workers for leadership roles in developing and providing services to individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations. Offers concentrations in Clinical Practice and Macro Practice with coursework in social work foundations, human behavior, policy, research, and practice skills.

    Focus: coursework
    #8 (tie) US News & World Report
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Feb 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL: 100 on the Internet-based (iBT) TOEFL
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS: Overall Band Score of 7.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $20,000.00
    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 Master of Social Work (MSW) at University of Pennsylvania cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Social Work (MSW) at University of Pennsylvania is $116,000 across 16 required credits.
    Is Master of Social Work (MSW) at University of Pennsylvania online or in-person?
    Master of Social Work (MSW) at University of Pennsylvania is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Social Work (MSW) at University of Pennsylvania take to complete?
    Master of Social Work (MSW) at University of Pennsylvania is structured around 2 years and 16 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Master of Social Work (MSW) at University of Pennsylvania?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Social Work (MSW) at University of Pennsylvania: 12 months OPT (US)