Huntington, West Virginia
Marshall University BSW Program
What BSW Options Does Marshall University Offer?
Marshall University offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $8,942 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into Marshall University's own MSW with advanced standing.
The Marshall University BSW
Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) at Marshall University
Marshall University school profile · HuntingtonFormatOn campusTuition$8,942per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at Marshall University
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) |
From Marshall 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 Marshall University Compares
Marshall University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $8,942 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (131st lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $20,294. It awarded 35 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 2nd of 7 in West Virginia and 206th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| Marshall University | West Virginia median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $8,942 | $9,049 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts Marshall University beside other schools.
From Marshall University's BSW to an MSW
Marshall University runs Master of Social Work, which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 30 or 36 hours, One calendar year. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at Marshall University or elsewhere.
Marshall University MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works
Is Marshall University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Marshall 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 Marshall University awarded 35 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From Marshall University's BSW to a West Virginia 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: Provisional License to Practice as a Social Worker (ASWB Bachelors)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
West Virginia licenses BSW graduates as the Provisional License to Practice as a Social Worker after the ASWB Bachelors exam.
West Virginia BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Marshall University
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
Bachelor of Social Work at University of Rio Grande
University of Rio Grande school profile · Rio Grande, OHFormatOn campusTuition$6,480per year · resident rateAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Science in Social Work (BSW) at West Virginia State University
West Virginia State University school profile · Institute, WVFormatOn campusTuition$9,049per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWESocial Work, BSW at Morehead State University
Morehead State University school profile · Morehead, KYFormatOn campusTuition$5,201per term · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campusTuition$7,401per term · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) at University of Pikeville
University of Pikeville school profile · Pikeville, KYFormatOn campus, Hybrid, Online400-hour practicumTuition$26,500per yearAccreditationCSWE
Marshall University BSW: Common Questions
Is Marshall University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Marshall 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 Marshall University Offer an Online BSW?
No. Marshall University's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
How Much Does Marshall University's BSW Cost?
Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $8,942 in-state, $20,294 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
Can Marshall University BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?
Yes. Marshall University runs Master of Social Work, which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (30 or 36 hours, One calendar year). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.