Omaha, Nebraska
University of Nebraska at Omaha BSW Programs
What BSW Options Does University of Nebraska at Omaha Offer?
University of Nebraska at Omaha offers 2 BSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $8,370 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into University of Nebraska at Omaha's own MSW with advanced standing.
2 BSW Options at University of Nebraska at Omaha
- FormatOn campusTuition$9,880per year · resident rate · with feesAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnlineTuition$8,370per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at University of Nebraska at Omaha
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Bachelor of Social Work (Bachelor of Science in Social Work)120 credits | Designed for students who have completed at least 60 credit hours, including general education and the prerequisites SOWK 1000, 1500 and 2120 or equivalents; Fall 2026 applications November 1, 2025-July 1, 2026Transfer: Metro Human Services Transfer Partnership with Metropolitan Community College | 2026-27 estimated tuition and fees (28+ credit hours, fall and spring): $9,880 Nebraska resident; $14,528 Omaha Urban Rate; $26,400 out-of-state | |
| Online Bachelor of Social Work (Bachelor of Science in Social Work)120 credits | Designed for students who have completed at least 60 credit hours, including general education and the prerequisites SOWK 1000, 1500 and 2120 or equivalents; Fall 2026 applications November 1, 2025-July 1, 2026Transfer: Metro Human Services Transfer Partnership with Metropolitan Community College |
From University of Nebraska at Omaha'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 Omaha Compares
University of Nebraska at Omaha's undergraduate tuition and fees, $8,370 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (102nd lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $22,358. It awarded 52 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 1st of 6 in Nebraska and 127th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| University of Nebraska at Omaha | Nebraska median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $8,370 | $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 Omaha beside other schools.
From University of Nebraska at Omaha's BSW to an MSW
University of Nebraska at Omaha runs Master of Social Work (MSW), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 39 credit hours. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at University of Nebraska at Omaha or elsewhere.
University of Nebraska at Omaha MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works
Is University of Nebraska at Omaha's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Nebraska at Omaha'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 Omaha awarded 52 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From University of Nebraska at Omaha'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 Omaha
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
University of Nebraska at Omaha BSW: Common Questions
Is University of Nebraska at Omaha's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Nebraska at Omaha'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 Omaha Offer an Online BSW?
Yes. Online Bachelor of Social Work (Bachelor of Science in Social Work) is offered online.
How Do You Get Into University of Nebraska at Omaha's Social Work Major?
Traditional Bachelor of Social Work (Bachelor of Science in Social Work): Designed for students who have completed at least 60 credit hours, including general education and the prerequisites SOWK 1000, 1500 and 2120 or equivalents; Fall 2026 applications November 1, 2025-July 1, 2026. Online Bachelor of Social Work (Bachelor of Science in Social Work): Designed for students who have completed at least 60 credit hours, including general education and the prerequisites SOWK 1000, 1500 and 2120 or equivalents; Fall 2026 applications November 1, 2025-July 1, 2026.
Can You Transfer Into University of Nebraska at Omaha's BSW?
Traditional Bachelor of Social Work (Bachelor of Science in Social Work): Metro Human Services Transfer Partnership with Metropolitan Community College. Online Bachelor of Social Work (Bachelor of Science in Social Work): Metro Human Services Transfer Partnership with Metropolitan Community College.
How Much Does University of Nebraska at Omaha's BSW Cost?
Traditional Bachelor of Social Work (Bachelor of Science in Social Work): 2026-27 estimated tuition and fees (28+ credit hours, fall and spring): $9,880 Nebraska resident; $14,528 Omaha Urban Rate; $26,400 out-of-state (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $8,370 in-state, $22,358 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
Can University of Nebraska at Omaha BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?
Yes. University of Nebraska at Omaha runs Master of Social Work (MSW), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (39 credit hours). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.
More BSW Programs in Nebraska
Sources
- unomaha.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)