Bowie, Maryland
Bowie State University BSW Program
What BSW Options Does Bowie State University Offer?
Bowie State University offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $8,999 a year in-state (2023-24).
The Bowie State University BSW
- FormatOn campusTuition$3,336per term · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at Bowie State University
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work Major (B.S.)120 credits | $3,336 per semester Maryland resident; $8,940 per semester non-resident (full-time tuition, Fall 2026/Spring 2027); $278 per credit resident part-time |
From Bowie State University's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 1, 2026. Blank cells: the school's pages don't state that detail. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.
How Bowie State University Compares
Bowie State University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $8,999 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (135th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $19,889. It awarded 31 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 4th of 8 in Maryland and 229th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| Bowie State University | Maryland median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $8,999 | $9,998 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts Bowie State University beside other schools.
Is Bowie State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Bowie State University's BSW is listed as accredited in the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory (September 2026). CSWE accredits the program, which covers every format the school offers it in. All CSWE-accredited BSW programs
Federal data (IPEDS) show Bowie State University awarded 31 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From Bowie State University's BSW to a Maryland License
- First years: general education and intro coursesPsychology, sociology, human biology, intro to social work
- Apply to the social work majorUsually in the second year, with a GPA minimum
- Senior field practicumAt least 400 supervised hours in an agency
- License: LBSW (ASWB Bachelors)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
Maryland licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW) after the ASWB Bachelors exam.
Maryland BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Bowie State University
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) at the Catholic University of America
The Catholic University of America school profile · Washington, DCFormatOn campusTuition$30,250per termAccreditationCSWEB.A. in Social Work (B.S.W.) at Gallaudet University
Gallaudet University school profile · Washington, DCFormat–Tuition$18,382per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Arts in Social Work at University of Maryland-Baltimore County
University of Maryland-Baltimore County school profile · Baltimore, MDFormatOn campusTuition$4,999per term · resident rateAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work at University of the District of Columbia
University of the District of Columbia school profile · Washington, DCFormat–Tuition$324per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work at Coppin State University
Coppin State University school profile · Baltimore, MDFormatOn campus400-hour practicumTuition$221per credit · resident rate · with feesAccreditationCSWE
Bowie State University BSW: Common Questions
Is Bowie State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Bowie State University's BSW is listed as accredited in the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory (September 2026). CSWE accredits the program, which covers every format the school offers it in.
Does Bowie State University Offer an Online BSW?
No. Bowie State University's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
How Much Does Bowie State University's BSW Cost?
Social Work Major (B.S.): $3,336 per semester Maryland resident; $8,940 per semester non-resident (full-time tuition, Fall 2026/Spring 2027); $278 per credit resident part-time (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $8,999 in-state, $19,889 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
More BSW Programs in Maryland
Sources
- bowiestate.edu: program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 1, 2026
- Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), directory of accredited programs (September 2026)
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS: 2022-23 completions and 2023-24 tuition and fees
- Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners (BSWE), Maryland Department of Health