Toppenish, Washington
Heritage University BSW Program
What BSW Options Does Heritage University Offer?
Heritage University offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $19,920 a year (2023-24). Graduates can continue into Heritage University's own MSW with advanced standing.
The same BSW is also taught at Tri-Cities Regional Site (Kennewick) and Heritage at Columbia Basin College (Pasco).
The Heritage University BSW
Bachelor of Social Work, B.S.W. at Heritage University
Heritage University school profile · ToppenishFormatOn campusTuition$21,552per year · with feesAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at Heritage University
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Social Work, B.S.W. | Tuition and fees $21,552 for two semesters full time (12-18 credits per semester), 2026-27; $898 per credit outside that range |
From Heritage 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 Heritage University Compares
Heritage University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $19,920 a year (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (343rd lowest of 565). It awarded 54 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 1st of 8 in Washington and 118th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| Heritage University | Washington median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $19,920 | $19,920 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts Heritage University beside other schools.
From Heritage University's BSW to an MSW
Heritage University runs Master of Social Work, which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: One year. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at Heritage University or elsewhere.
Heritage University MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works
Is Heritage University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Heritage 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 Heritage University awarded 54 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From Heritage University's BSW to a Washington 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
- MSW to be licensed hereWashington licenses social workers from the master's level
Washington licenses social workers from the master's level, so licensure there follows an MSW.
Washington BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Heritage University
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) at Walla Walla University
Walla Walla University school profile · College Place, WAFormatOn campusTuition$33,027per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (BSW) at Pacific Lutheran University
Pacific Lutheran University school profile · Tacoma, WAFormatOn campus400-hour practicumTuition$50,964per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWE- FormatHybridTuition$12,817per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) at Warner Pacific University
Warner Pacific University school profile · Portland, ORFormatOn campusTuition$21,010per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work at Saint Martin's University
Saint Martin's University school profile · Lacey, WAFormatOn campus600-hour practicumTuition$44,210per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Heritage University BSW: Common Questions
Is Heritage University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Heritage 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 Heritage University Offer an Online BSW?
No. Heritage University's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
How Much Does Heritage University's BSW Cost?
Bachelor of Social Work, B.S.W.: Tuition and fees $21,552 for two semesters full time (12-18 credits per semester), 2026-27; $898 per credit outside that range (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $19,920. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
Can Heritage University BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?
Yes. Heritage University runs Master of Social Work, which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (One year). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.
More BSW Programs in Washington
- Eastern Washington UniversityCheney
- Pacific Lutheran UniversityTacoma
- Saint Martin's UniversityLacey
- Seattle UniversitySeattle
- University of WashingtonSeattle
- UW TacomaTacoma
- Walla Walla UniversityCollege Place
- Whatcom Community CollegeBellingham
- All social work programs in WashingtonState guide and BSW license
Sources
- heritage.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
- Washington State Department of Health - Social Worker and Social Worker Associate credentials