Online Master's in Social Work (MSW) Programs in New York for 2024

If you are seeking to further your career in social work in the state of New York, Fortune has compiled a list of the schools that offer an online master’s degree program in social work so you can find the one best suited for you. These schools in New York are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). This ranking was last updated April 2023.

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Earn Your Master of Social Work Online from Top-Ranked Fordham

Help improve lives in your community with an online Master of Social Work from Fordham.

Take strides toward social justice with our top-ranked Graduate School of Social Service. Complete in as few as four to eight terms. Bachelor’s required.

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Syracuse University’s Online Master of Social Work—No GRE Required

Learn to use the power of technology to become an advocate for vulnerable communities.

Syracuse University’s CSWE-accredited online Master of Social Work program is preparing the next generation of social work leaders through an emphasis on digital innovation and social justice. The program offers Traditional and Advanced Standing tracks.

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Adelphi University

Garden City, NY

Applicants to Adelphi University’s part-time online master’s degree program in social work can complete their degree in three years and personalize their educational path by adding the university's health across the life course specialization to their studies. Students are required to complete 950 field hours to graduate. Those students with a bachelor’s degree in social work who enter the program in advanced standing can complete their degree in as little as 15 months and are required to complete 475 field hours to graduate. Applications to the program are accepted on a rolling basis, with no GRE requirement.

Tuition	$57,920 regular, $28,960 advanced
Accelerated track offered?	N/A
Advanced standing track offered?	Yes
GRE required	No
Program Length	3 years regular (PT), 15 months advanced

Alliance University

New York, NY

Students enrolled in Alliance University’s online master’s degree program in social work choose between specializations of clinical social work practice, or leadership in organizations and communities. Students must complete 1,050 field hours to graduate, while advanced standing students are required to complete 600 field hours to graduate. Degree completion generally takes two years attending full-time, or one year for full-time advanced standing students. Part-time options are also available. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and a GRE score is not required for application consideration.

Tuition	$57,330 regular, $30,030 advanced
Accelerated track offered?	N/A
Advanced standing track offered?	Yes
GRE required	No
Program Length	2 year regular (FT), 3-4 years regular (PT),1-2 years advanced

Columbia University

New York, NY

Students enrolled in Columbia University’s online master’s degree program in social work can choose from focuses in advanced clinical practice, advanced generalist practice and programming, policy practice, leadership, management, or entrepreneurship for social justice. Students must complete 1,200 field hours to graduate, or 600 field hours for students with a bachelor’s degree in social work who enter the program in advanced standing. It generally takes two years for full-time students to complete the degree and part time options are available. Admission is offered in fall only, with a February application deadline. Part-time students have an application deadline in October for a spring start. A summer start is offered to advanced standing students only. No GRE score is required.

Tuition	$107,008 regular, $64,172 advanced
Accelerated track offered?	N/A
Advanced standing track offered?	Yes
GRE required	No
Program Length	2 years regular, 1 year advanced, 3-4 years (PT)

Earn your MSW online from the University of Denver

Prepare for a career in social work with a curriculum grounded in social justice. No BSW or GRE required.

Complete DU’s CSWE-accredited online MSW program in as few as 21 months—or 12 months if you have a bachelor’s in social work. Choose a concentration in Mental Health and Trauma or Health, Equity and Wellness.

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Daemen College

Amherst, NY

Students enrolled in Daemen College’s online master’s degree program in social work will benefit form an advanced generalist and advanced clinical course of study. There is no accelerated track offered, though students may be eligible for the advanced standing track if they already posses a bachelor’s in social work, reducing the required 60-credit hours to 30 to 33 hours. A total of 950 hours of fieldwork practicum is required to complete the traditional track and 500 hours for the advanced program. The deadline to submit applications for the fall semester is April 15 and spring semester November 15. The online program starts in October and the online application to Daemen College is currently available to complete.

Tuition	$63,360 regular
Accelerated track offered?	N/A
Advanced standing track offered?	Yes
GRE required	No
Program Length	1 year advanced, 2 years regular

Fordham University

New York, NY

Applicants to Fordham University’s online master’s degree program in social work can choose to focus in specialty areas of individuals and families, organizations and community, evaluation, or policy practice and advocacy. Students must complete 1,200 field hours to graduate, or 600 field hours for students with a bachelor’s degree in social work who enter the program in advanced standing. No GRE score is required for application consideration. Full-time applicants must apply before March 1, and can choose to begin classes in January, May, or September.

Tuition	$61,690 regular, $30,845 advanced
Accelerated track offered?	N/A
Advanced standing track offered?	Yes
GRE required	No
Program Length	16-32 months

Keuka College

Keuka Park, NY

Keuka College’s online master’s degree program in social work prepares students to become a clinical social worker or a mental health provider. Students must complete 900 field hours to graduate, or 500 field hours for students with a bachelor’s degree in social work who enter the program in advanced standing. The application deadline is in April for May entrance into the program. Degree competition generally takes between one year and seven months to as long as three years. A GRE score is not required for application consideration.

Tuition	$45,600 regular, $25,080 advanced
Accelerated track offered?	N/A
Advanced standing track offered?	Yes
GRE required	No
Program Length	3 years regular, 1.7 years advanced

Nazareth College of Rochester

Rochester, NY

Students enrolled in Nazareth College’s online master’s degree program in social work will study an advanced practitioner course of study with specializations in play therapy, trauma-informed care, evidence-based practice in mental health, school of social work, autism early intervention or gerontology. While there is no accelerated track offered, students may be eligible for the advanced standing track if they already hold a bachelor’s degree in social work, lessening the required 60 credit hours to 36 hours. A total of 900 hours of fieldwork practicum is required to complete the traditional track, and 500 hours are needed to complete the advanced standing track. The deadline for the part-time advanced standing, part-time traditional, and full-time traditional program for August admission is June 30.

Tuition	$45,900 regular
Accelerated track offered?	N/A
Advanced standing track offered?	Yes
GRE required	No
Program Length	2-4 years regular, 1-2 years advanced

Roberts Wesleyan College

Rochester, NY

Students enrolled in Roberts Wesleyan College’s online master’s degree program in social work will study a diverse curriculum that prepares applicants for social work careers with concentrations in either mental health, or child and family services. While there is no accelerated track offered, students may be eligible for the advanced standing track if they already hold a bachelor’s in social work, lessening the required 60 credit hours to 38 hours. A total of 900 hours of fieldwork practicum is required to complete the traditional track and 500 hours are needed for the advanced standing offering. Application admissions are accepted on a rolling basis.

Tuition	$44,200 regular
Accelerated track offered?	N/A
Advanced standing track offered?	Yes
GRE required	No
Program Length	2-4 years regular, 1-2 years advanced

Earn Your Master of Social Work Online from Top-Ranked Fordham

Help improve lives in your community with an online Master of Social Work from Fordham.

Take strides toward social justice with our top-ranked Graduate School of Social Service. Complete in as few as four to eight terms. Bachelor’s required.

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Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University makes admissions decisions a rolling basis for its online master’s degree program in social work. The program offers three start dates each year in January, May, and August. For an August entry into the program, the application is due on May 8 for early priority consideration, on June 5 for priority consideration, and there is a final deadline on July 3. Students can choose to focus on advanced integrated practice (AIP) or advanced clinical practice (ACP). Students must complete 1,000 field hours to graduate, while advanced standing students are required to complete 500 field hours to graduate. No GRE score is required for application consideration.

Tuition	$66,660 regular, $39,996 advanced
Accelerated track offered?	N/A
Advanced standing track offered?	Yes
GRE required	No
Program Length	3 years regular (PT), 2 years advanced (PT)

Touro University

New York, NY

Students enrolled in Touro University’s hybrid master’s degree program in social work will first study an advanced generalist curriculum that prepares applicants for a social work career with specializations in aging populations, mental illness, or military social work. Touro University offers a 16-month accelerated track for the traditional program, which only accepts applicants in the spring. Further, some students may be eligible for the advanced standing track if they already hold a bachelor’s degree in social work. A total of at least 1,200 hours of fieldwork practicum is required to complete the traditional track and 65 credit hours are required. The advanced standing status has fewer requirements. Touro is currently accepting applications.

Tuition	$51,675 regular
Accelerated track offered?	N/A
Advanced standing track offered?	Yes
GRE required	No
Program Length	2 years regular (FT), 3-4 years regular (PT)

University at Albany, State University of New York

Albany, NY

The University at Albany, State University of New York’s master’s degree program in social work provides students with a social work cirriculum that prepares students for a career with either a specialization in clinical or macro social work. While there is no accelerated track offered, students may be eligible for the advanced standing track if they already hold a bachelor’s degree in social work, reducing the required 60 credit hours for the traditional program. Advanced standing students are awarded up to 21 credits toward their MSW degree. There is a 1,000-hour fieldwork practicum required to complete the traditional track and 500 hours are required for the advanced standing track.

Tuition	$63,763 regular
Accelerated track offered?	N/A
Advanced standing track offered?	Yes
GRE required	No
Program Length	2 years regular (FT), 3-4 years regular (PT), 1 year advanced (FT)

University at Buffalo, State University of New York - Master's

Buffalo, NY

Students enrolled in the University at Buffalo, State University of New York’s online master’s degree program in social work will study a generalist curriculum that prepares applicants for a social work career with an emphasis on trauma-informed and human rights perspectives. While there is no accelerated track, some students may be eligible for the advanced standing track if they already hold a bachelor’s degree in social work. A total of 900 hours of fieldwork practicum is required to complete the traditional track and 60 credit hours are required. The advanced standing status requires 35 credit hours and 480 fieldwork hours. The application for the online traditional program opens in September 2023 for fall 2024 admission. Spring 2024 admission opens in May 2023.

Tuition	$48,915 regular
Accelerated track offered?	N/A
Advanced standing track offered?	Yes
GRE required	No
Program Length	1.5 years advanced (PT), 3 years regular (PT)

Yeshiva University

New York, NY

Yeshiva University’s online master’s degree program in social work offers a joint MSW and Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) Credentialing program, and a Gerontology & Palliative Certification. Students must complete 1,200 field hours to graduate, while advanced standing students are required to complete 600 field hours to graduate.The program lets you alternate between full-time and part-time each term if needed. Degree completion generally takes two years for students attending full-time, or one year for full-time advanced standing students. A GRE score is not required for application consideration, and the next final deadline application is May 2.

Tuition	$66,300 regular, $39,780 advanced
Accelerated track offered?	N/A
Advanced standing track offered?	Yes
GRE required	No
Program Length	2 years regular (FT), 3-4years regular (PT), 1 year advanced (FT), 1 year advanced (PT)

Earn Your MSW Online with Simmons University. No GRE Required.

Discover the innovative Master of Social Work from the nation’s oldest school of social work.

Aspiring direct practitioners can earn their MSW online from Simmons University in as few as 9 months. GRE scores are not required, and the program offers full-time, part-time, accelerated, and advanced standing tracks.

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Earn Your Master of Social Work Online from Top-Ranked Fordham

Help improve lives in your community with an online Master of Social Work from Fordham.

Take strides toward social justice with our top-ranked Graduate School of Social Service. Complete in as few as four to eight terms. Bachelor’s required.

Learn More