Kearney, Nebraska
University of Nebraska at Kearney BSW Program
What BSW Options Does University of Nebraska at Kearney Offer?
University of Nebraska at Kearney offers a BSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $8,302 a year in-state (2023-24).
The University of Nebraska at Kearney BSW
- FormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$244per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at University of Nebraska at Kearney
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work Comprehensive, Bachelor of Science120 credits | Formal application to the major: SOWK 172 Human Service Ethics and Experiences with required volunteer hours and a satisfactory agency evaluation, and a cumulative UNK GPA of 2.5 | 2026-27 undergraduate tuition per credit hour: on campus $244 Nebraska resident, $533 non-resident; online/blended $303 resident, $464 non-resident; per-credit fees extra |
From University of Nebraska at Kearney'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 Nebraska at Kearney Compares
University of Nebraska at Kearney's undergraduate tuition and fees, $8,302 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (97th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $14,260. It awarded 44 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 2nd of 6 in Nebraska and 163rd of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| University of Nebraska at Kearney | Nebraska median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $8,302 | $8,370 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts University of Nebraska at Kearney beside other schools.
Is University of Nebraska at Kearney's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Nebraska at Kearney'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 Nebraska at Kearney awarded 44 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From University of Nebraska at Kearney's BSW to a Nebraska 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: CSW (none)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
Nebraska licenses BSW graduates as the Certified Social Worker (CSW) after the none exam.
Nebraska BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With University of Nebraska at Kearney
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 rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnlineTuition$300per creditAccreditationCSWE
University of Nebraska at Kearney BSW: Common Questions
Is University of Nebraska at Kearney's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Nebraska at Kearney'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 Nebraska at Kearney Offer an Online BSW?
Yes. Social Work Comprehensive, Bachelor of Science is offered online.
How Do You Get Into University of Nebraska at Kearney's Social Work Major?
Social Work Comprehensive, Bachelor of Science: Formal application to the major: SOWK 172 Human Service Ethics and Experiences with required volunteer hours and a satisfactory agency evaluation, and a cumulative UNK GPA of 2.5.
How Much Does University of Nebraska at Kearney's BSW Cost?
Social Work Comprehensive, Bachelor of Science: 2026-27 undergraduate tuition per credit hour: on campus $244 Nebraska resident, $533 non-resident; online/blended $303 resident, $464 non-resident; per-credit fees extra (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $8,302 in-state, $14,260 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
More BSW Programs in Nebraska
Sources
- unk.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
- Nebraska Board of Mental Health Practice, Department of Health and Human Services Licensure Unit (Office of Behavioral Health Licensing)