Portland, Oregon
Portland State University BSW Program
What BSW Options Does Portland State University Offer?
Portland State University offers a BSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $11,238 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into Portland State University's own MSW with advanced standing.
The Portland State University BSW
Social Work (BA or BS) at Portland State University
Portland State University school profile · PortlandFormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$11,238per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at Portland State University
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work (BA or BS) | Separate application to the Social Work major (after admission to PSU) to enroll in upper-division courses; the major admits once a year for fall |
From Portland 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 Portland State University Compares
Portland State University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $11,238 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (231st lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $30,138. It awarded 94 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 1st of 5 in Oregon and 32nd of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| Portland State University | Oregon median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $11,238 | $40,940 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts Portland State University beside other schools.
From Portland State University's BSW to an MSW
Portland State University runs Master of Social Work (Portland, Eugene, Central Oregon and Online options), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 46 credits, Minimum of four terms, starting in summer. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at Portland State University or elsewhere.
Portland State University MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works
Is Portland State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Portland 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 Portland State University awarded 94 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From Portland State University's BSW to a Oregon 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: RBSW (ASWB Bachelors)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
Oregon licenses BSW graduates as the Registered Baccalaureate Social Worker (RBSW) after the ASWB Bachelors exam.
Oregon BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Portland State 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
Portland State University BSW: Common Questions
Is Portland State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Portland 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 Portland State University Offer an Online BSW?
Yes. Social Work (BA or BS) is offered online.
How Do You Get Into Portland State University's Social Work Major?
Social Work (BA or BS): Separate application to the Social Work major (after admission to PSU) to enroll in upper-division courses; the major admits once a year for fall.
How Much Does Portland State University's BSW Cost?
Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $11,238 in-state, $30,138 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
Can Portland State University BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?
Yes. Portland State University runs Master of Social Work (Portland, Eugene, Central Oregon and Online options), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (46 credits, Minimum of four terms, starting in summer). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.