Madison, Wisconsin
Herzing University BSW Program
What BSW Options Does Herzing University Offer?
Herzing University offers a BSW, offered online. It is in CSWE candidacy, not yet accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $13,420 a year (2023-24). Graduates can continue into Herzing University's own MSW with advanced standing.
Herzing's BSW is offered online; CSWE lists it under Herzing University (candidacy).
The Herzing University BSW
- FormatOnline400-hour practicumTuition$530per creditAccreditationCandidacy
Admission, Practicum and Cost at Herzing University
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Social Work120 credits | Entrance testing or prior ACT/SAT scores or college credit; interview with an admissions advisor; no application deadlinesTransfer: Up to 90 approved transfer credits | 400 hours of in-person field practicum (Field Practicum I and II) | $530 per credit |
From Herzing 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 Herzing University Compares
Herzing University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $13,420 a year (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (287th lowest of 565).
| Herzing University | Wisconsin median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $13,420 | $10,020 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts Herzing University beside other schools.
From Herzing University's BSW to an MSW
Herzing University runs Online Master of Social Work (for non-BSW students), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 36 credits, As few as 12 months. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at Herzing University or elsewhere.
Herzing University MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works
Is Herzing University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Herzing University's BSW is in CSWE candidacy (September 2026): it is working toward accreditation but is not yet accredited. CSWE treats students who graduate after a program earns initial accreditation as graduates of an accredited program, so confirm the program's expected accreditation date before you enroll. All CSWE-accredited BSW programs
From Herzing University's BSW to a Wisconsin 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: SW (ASWB Bachelors)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
Wisconsin licenses BSW graduates as the Social Worker (SW) after the ASWB Bachelors exam.
Wisconsin BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Herzing University
Online BSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, lowest published per-credit rate first:
- FormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$207per creditAccreditationCSWE
Bachelor of Social Work at Fort Hays State University
Fort Hays State University school profile · Hays, KSFormatOn campus, Online400-hour practicumTuition$216per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Science in Social Work (BSW), Online at University of the Cumberlands
University of the Cumberlands school profile · Williamsburg, KYFormatOnlineTuition$220per creditAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock
University of Arkansas at Little Rock school profile · Little Rock, ARFormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$234per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWESocial Work Comprehensive, Bachelor of Science at University of Nebraska at Kearney
University of Nebraska at Kearney school profile · Kearney, NEFormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$244per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Herzing University BSW: Common Questions
Is Herzing University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Herzing University's BSW is in CSWE candidacy (September 2026): it is working toward accreditation but is not yet accredited. CSWE treats students who graduate after a program earns initial accreditation as graduates of an accredited program, so confirm the program's expected accreditation date before you enroll.
Does Herzing University Offer an Online BSW?
Yes. Bachelor of Social Work is offered online.
How Do You Get Into Herzing University's Social Work Major?
Bachelor of Social Work: Entrance testing or prior ACT/SAT scores or college credit; interview with an admissions advisor; no application deadlines.
Can You Transfer Into Herzing University's BSW?
Bachelor of Social Work: Up to 90 approved transfer credits.
How Much Does Herzing University's BSW Cost?
Bachelor of Social Work: $530 per credit. Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $13,420. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
How Many Field Practicum Hours Does Herzing University's BSW Require?
Bachelor of Social Work: 400 hours of in-person field practicum (Field Practicum I and II).
Can Herzing University BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?
Yes. Herzing University runs Online Master of Social Work (for non-BSW students), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (36 credits, As few as 12 months). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.
More BSW Programs in Wisconsin
- Alverno CollegeMilwaukee
- Carthage CollegeKenosha
- Concordia University-WisconsinMequon
- Marian UniversityFond Du Lac
- Mount Mary UniversityMilwaukee
- University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireEau Claire
- University of Wisconsin-Green BayGreen Bay
- UW-MadisonMadison
- All social work programs in WisconsinState guide and BSW license
Sources
- herzing.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
- Wisconsin Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Social Work Examining Board - Social Work Section (Department of Safety and Professional Services)