Omaha, Nebraska
Creighton University BSW Program
What BSW Options Does Creighton University Offer?
Creighton University offers a BSW. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $47,000 a year (2023-24).
The Creighton University BSW
- Format–420-hour practicumTuition$50,580per yearAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at Creighton University
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work Major (Bachelor of Social Work) | 40 hours of pre-practicum and 420 hours of practicum in the senior year | 2026-27 College of Arts and Sciences tuition: $50,580 per year full time (12-18 credits per semester), plus $2,322 university and technology fees |
From Creighton 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 Creighton University Compares
Creighton University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $47,000 a year (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (530th lowest of 565). It awarded 15 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 4th of 6 in Nebraska and 355th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| Creighton University | Nebraska median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $47,000 | $8,370 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts Creighton University beside other schools.
Is Creighton University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Creighton 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 Creighton University awarded 15 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From Creighton University's BSW to a Nebraska 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: CSW (none)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
Nebraska licenses BSW graduates as the Certified Social Worker (CSW) after the none exam.
Nebraska BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Creighton University
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
Traditional Bachelor of Social Work (Bachelor of Science in Social Work) at University of Nebraska at Omaha
University of Nebraska at Omaha school profile · Omaha, NEFormatOn campusTuition$9,880per year · resident rate · with feesAccreditationCSWESocial Work (B.A., B.S.) at Nebraska Wesleyan University
Nebraska Wesleyan University school profile · Lincoln, NEFormatOn campusTuition$45,944per yearAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Science in Social Work at Union Adventist University
Union Adventist University school profile · Lincoln, NEFormatOn campusTuition$30,296per year · with feesAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work at Briar Cliff University
Briar Cliff University school profile · Sioux City, IAFormatOn campus, Online450-hour practicumTuition$19,455per termAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Arts in Social Work at Buena Vista University
Buena Vista University school profile · Storm Lake, IAFormatOn campusTuition$40,190per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Creighton University BSW: Common Questions
Is Creighton University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Creighton 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 Creighton University Offer an Online BSW?
Creighton University's pages describe a campus program and don't list an online option.
How Much Does Creighton University's BSW Cost?
Social Work Major (Bachelor of Social Work): 2026-27 College of Arts and Sciences tuition: $50,580 per year full time (12-18 credits per semester), plus $2,322 university and technology fees (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $47,000. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
How Many Field Practicum Hours Does Creighton University's BSW Require?
Social Work Major (Bachelor of Social Work): 40 hours of pre-practicum and 420 hours of practicum in the senior year.
More BSW Programs in Nebraska
Sources
- creighton.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
- Nebraska Board of Mental Health Practice, Department of Health and Human Services Licensure Unit (Office of Behavioral Health Licensing)