Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson State University BSW Program
What BSW Options Does Jackson State University Offer?
Jackson State University offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $9,090 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into Jackson State University's own MSW with advanced standing.
The Jackson State University BSW
Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) at Jackson State University
Jackson State University school profile · JacksonFormatOn campusTuition$9,090per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at Jackson State University
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) |
From Jackson 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 Jackson State University Compares
Jackson State University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $9,090 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (139th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $10,110. It awarded 62 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 3rd of 10 in Mississippi and 91st of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| Jackson State University | Mississippi median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $9,090 | $9,412 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts Jackson State University beside other schools.
From Jackson State University's BSW to an MSW
Jackson State University runs Master of Social Work, which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: Offered. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at Jackson State University or elsewhere.
Jackson State University MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works
Is Jackson State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Jackson 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 Jackson State University awarded 62 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From Jackson State University's BSW to a Mississippi 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: LSW (ASWB Bachelors)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
Mississippi licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Social Worker (LSW) after the ASWB Bachelors exam.
Mississippi BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Jackson State University
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) at Belhaven University
Belhaven University school profile · Jackson, MSFormatOn campus400-hour practicumTuition$29,195per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (BSW) at Mississippi Christian University
Mississippi Christian University school profile · Clinton, MSFormatOn campusTuition$21,698per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work at Alcorn State University
Alcorn State University school profile · Alcorn State, MSFormatOn campusTuition$8,549per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWESocial Work BSW at University of Southern Mississippi
University of Southern Mississippi school profile · Hattiesburg, MSFormatOn campus420-hour practicumTuition$5,342per term · resident rateAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (BSW) at Mississippi Valley State University
Mississippi Valley State University school profile · Itta Bena, MSFormatOn campusTuition$7,912per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Jackson State University BSW: Common Questions
Is Jackson State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Jackson 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 Jackson State University Offer an Online BSW?
No. Jackson State University's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
How Much Does Jackson State University's BSW Cost?
Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $9,090 in-state, $10,110 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
Can Jackson State University BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?
Yes. Jackson State University runs Master of Social Work, which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (Offered). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.
More BSW Programs in Mississippi
- Alcorn State UniversityAlcorn State
- Belhaven UniversityJackson
- Delta State UniversityCleveland
- Mississippi Christian UniversityClinton
- Mississippi State UniversityMississippi State
- Mississippi Valley State UniversityItta Bena
- Rust CollegeHolly Springs
- University of MississippiUniversity
- All social work programs in MississippiState guide and BSW license
Sources
- jsums.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
- Mississippi State Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists