Las Cruces, New Mexico
New Mexico State University BSW Program
What BSW Options Does New Mexico State University Offer?
New Mexico State University offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $8,147 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into New Mexico State University's own MSW with advanced standing.
The New Mexico State University BSW
Bachelor of Social Work at New Mexico State University
New Mexico State University school profile · Las CrucesFormatOn campusTuition$8,147per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at New Mexico State University
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Social Work120 credits | Applications accepted every fall; minimum 2.5 GPA; 60-65 credits recommended, with no more than 3 outstanding prerequisites at the end of the sophomore year |
From New Mexico 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 New Mexico State University Compares
New Mexico State University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $8,147 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (91st lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $25,271. It awarded 34 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 2nd of 2 in New Mexico and 210th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| New Mexico State University | New Mexico median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $8,147 | $7,260 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts New Mexico State University beside other schools.
From New Mexico State University's BSW to an MSW
New Mexico State University runs Master of Social Work (Las Cruces campus), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 33 credits, 1 year (summer bridge courses, fall, spring). Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at New Mexico State University or elsewhere.
New Mexico State University MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works
Is New Mexico State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
New Mexico 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 New Mexico State University awarded 34 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From New Mexico State University's BSW to a New Mexico 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: LBSW (ASWB Bachelors)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
New Mexico licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW) after the ASWB Bachelors exam.
New Mexico BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With New Mexico State University
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
Bachelor of Social Work at the University of Texas at El Paso
The University of Texas at El Paso school profile · El Paso, TXFormat–Tuition$4,775per term · resident rate · with feesAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) at Western New Mexico University
Western New Mexico University school profile · Silver City, NMFormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$7,868per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work at Eastern New Mexico University
Eastern New Mexico University school profile · Portales, NMFormatOnlineTuition$6,863per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) at New Mexico Highlands University
New Mexico Highlands University school profile · Las Vegas, NMFormatOn campus448-hour practicumTuition$7,260per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Science in Social Work at the University of Texas Permian Basin
The University of Texas Permian Basin school profile · Odessa, TXFormat–Tuition$10,904per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
New Mexico State University BSW: Common Questions
Is New Mexico State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
New Mexico 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 New Mexico State University Offer an Online BSW?
No. New Mexico State University's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
How Do You Get Into New Mexico State University's Social Work Major?
Bachelor of Social Work: Applications accepted every fall; minimum 2.5 GPA; 60-65 credits recommended, with no more than 3 outstanding prerequisites at the end of the sophomore year.
How Much Does New Mexico State University's BSW Cost?
Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $8,147 in-state, $25,271 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
Can New Mexico State University BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?
Yes. New Mexico State University runs Master of Social Work (Las Cruces campus), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (33 credits, 1 year (summer bridge courses, fall, spring)). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.
More BSW Programs in New Mexico
Sources
- socialwork.nmsu.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
- New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners, Regulation and Licensing Department