Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh BSW Program
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
What BSW Options Does University of Pittsburgh Offer?
University of Pittsburgh offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $21,524 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into University of Pittsburgh's own MSW with advanced standing.
The University of Pittsburgh BSW
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) at University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh school profile · PittsburghFormatOn campusTuition$21,524per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at University of Pittsburgh
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW)120 credits | Students usually enter in the junior year after completing 60 credits |
From University of Pittsburgh'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 Pittsburgh Compares
University of Pittsburgh's undergraduate tuition and fees, $21,524 a year for residents (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (355th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $39,890. It awarded 28 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 9th of 28 in Pennsylvania and 241st of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| University of Pittsburgh | Pennsylvania median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $21,524 | $35,570 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts University of Pittsburgh beside other schools.
From University of Pittsburgh's BSW to an MSW
University of Pittsburgh runs Part-Time Online MSW, which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: Offered. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at University of Pittsburgh or elsewhere.
University of Pittsburgh MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works
Is University of Pittsburgh's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Pittsburgh'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 Pittsburgh awarded 28 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From University of Pittsburgh's BSW to a Pennsylvania 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
Pennsylvania licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW) after the ASWB Bachelors exam.
Pennsylvania BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With University of Pittsburgh
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
- FormatOnlineTuition$34,502per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) at Chatham University
Chatham University school profile · Pittsburgh, PAFormatOn campusTuition$45,700per yearAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campus500-hour practicumTuition$41,414per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Social Work, Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSW) at Pennsylvania Western University (PennWest)
Pennsylvania Western University (PennWest) school profile · California, PAFormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$4,169per term · resident rateAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Science in Social Work at Franciscan University of Steubenville
Franciscan University of Steubenville school profile · Steubenville, OHFormatOn campus400-hour practicumTuition$35,000per yearAccreditationCSWE
University of Pittsburgh BSW: Common Questions
Is University of Pittsburgh's BSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Pittsburgh'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 Pittsburgh Offer an Online BSW?
No. University of Pittsburgh's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
How Do You Get Into University of Pittsburgh's Social Work Major?
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW): Students usually enter in the junior year after completing 60 credits.
How Much Does University of Pittsburgh's BSW Cost?
Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $21,524 in-state, $39,890 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
Can University of Pittsburgh BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?
Yes. University of Pittsburgh runs Part-Time Online MSW, which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (Offered). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.
More BSW Programs in Pennsylvania
- Alvernia UniversityReading
- Carlow UniversityPittsburgh
- Cedar Crest CollegeAllentown
- Chatham UniversityPittsburgh
- Chestnut Hill CollegePhiladelphia
- Commonwealth University of PennsylvaniaBloomsburg
- East Stroudsburg University of PennsylvaniaEast Stroudsburg
- Eastern UniversitySaint Davids
- All social work programs in PennsylvaniaState guide and BSW license
Sources
- socialwork.pitt.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
- Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors