Anchorage, Alaska
University of Alaska Anchorage BSW Program
What BSW Options Does University of Alaska Anchorage Offer?
University of Alaska Anchorage offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $7,566 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into University of Alaska Anchorage's own MSW with advanced standing.
The University of Alaska Anchorage BSW
Bachelor of Social Work at University of Alaska Anchorage
University of Alaska Anchorage school profile · AnchorageFormatOn campus448-hour practicumTuition$7,566per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at University of Alaska Anchorage
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Social Work120 credits | Apply to the professional phase in October of the year before practicum; minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA, SWK A330 with C or better and a faculty advisor meeting | 448 hours of practicum over two semesters (fall and spring) |
From University of Alaska Anchorage'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 University of Alaska Anchorage Compares
University of Alaska Anchorage's undergraduate tuition and fees, $7,566 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (69th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $21,693. It awarded 28 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 1st of 2 in Alaska and 239th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| University of Alaska Anchorage | Alaska median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $7,566 | $7,566 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts University of Alaska Anchorage beside other schools.
From University of Alaska Anchorage's BSW to an MSW
University of Alaska Anchorage runs Master of Social Work (distance-delivered), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: As little as 12 months. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at University of Alaska Anchorage or elsewhere.
University of Alaska Anchorage MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works
Is University of Alaska Anchorage's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Alaska Anchorage'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 University of Alaska Anchorage awarded 28 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From University of Alaska Anchorage's BSW to a Alaska 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: Baccalaureate Social Worker (ASWB Bachelors)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
Alaska licenses BSW graduates as the Baccalaureate Social Worker after the ASWB Bachelors exam.
Alaska BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With University of Alaska Anchorage
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work at University of Alaska Fairbanks
University of Alaska Fairbanks school profile · Fairbanks, AKFormatOnline, Hybrid400-hour practicumTuition$8,640per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Arts in Social Welfare (BASW) at University of Washington
University of Washington school profile · Seattle, WAFormatOn campus480-hour practicumTuition$12,643per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campus450-hour practicumTuition$54,285per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWE
- FormatHybridTuition$12,817per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Bachelor of Social Work at Saint Martin's University
Saint Martin's University school profile · Lacey, WAFormatOn campus600-hour practicumTuition$44,210per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWE
University of Alaska Anchorage BSW: Common Questions
Is University of Alaska Anchorage's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Alaska Anchorage'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 University of Alaska Anchorage Offer an Online BSW?
No. University of Alaska Anchorage's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
How Do You Get Into University of Alaska Anchorage's Social Work Major?
Bachelor of Social Work: Apply to the professional phase in October of the year before practicum; minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA, SWK A330 with C or better and a faculty advisor meeting.
How Much Does University of Alaska Anchorage's BSW Cost?
Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $7,566 in-state, $21,693 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
How Many Field Practicum Hours Does University of Alaska Anchorage's BSW Require?
Bachelor of Social Work: 448 hours of practicum over two semesters (fall and spring).
Can University of Alaska Anchorage BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?
Yes. University of Alaska Anchorage runs Master of Social Work (distance-delivered), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (As little as 12 months). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.
More BSW Programs in Alaska
Sources
- uaa.alaska.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
- Alaska Board of Social Work Examiners (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing)