Alaska · Verified October 2026
Social Work Programs in Alaska
Where Can You Earn a BSW in Alaska, and Can You Be Licensed With It?
2 schools in Alaska offer a CSWE bachelor of social work, including University of Alaska Anchorage and University of Alaska Fairbanks. 1 option is online. In-state tuition and fees at Alaska public universities start at $7,566 a year (2023-24). Alaska licenses BSW graduates as the Baccalaureate Social Worker.
- 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
- CSWE BSW schools
- 2
- BSW options
- 2
- online options
- 1
- lowest public in-state tuition, 2023-24
- $7,566
- BSW license
- Yes
Does Alaska License BSW Graduates?
Yes: the Baccalaureate Social Worker
- License
- Baccalaureate Social Worker
- Degree required
- Bachelor's degree in social work from a college or university approved by the board (CSWE-accredited programs or University of Alaska social work programs)
- Exam
- ASWB Bachelors
From Alaska Board of Social Work Examiners (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing), reviewed 2026-09-30. Alaska board of social work · BSW license checker
Alaska BSW Schools Compared
| School | Formats | CSWE | Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | Transfer or completion | Own MSW with advanced standing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alaska AnchorageAnchorage · Public | Campus | CSWE | $7,566$21,693 out-of-state | Yes | |
| University of Alaska FairbanksFairbanks · Public | Online, Hybrid | CSWE | $8,640$22,752 out-of-state |
Programs from each school's own pages, reviewed October 2026; CSWE status from CSWE's directory. Tuition and fees are the federal figures for a full-time undergraduate year, 2023-24 (NCES College Navigator).
Every BSW Program in Alaska
2 programs in Alaska
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) · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Arts in Social Work at University of Alaska Fairbanks
University of Alaska Fairbanks school profile · FairbanksFormatOnline, Hybrid400-hour practicumTuition$8,640per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
No programs match these filters.
Program facts come from each school's own pages, reviewed October 2026. Tuition is the program's own published rate where the school states one; otherwise it's the school's federal undergraduate tuition and fees for a full-time year, 2023-24 (in-state at public universities), from NCES College Navigator. "Resident rate" means the school charges nonresidents more. CSWE status comes from CSWE's directory of accredited programs.
What a BSW Costs in Alaska
By the federal figures for 2023-24, tuition and fees at Alaska's BSW schools run from $7,566 at University of Alaska Anchorage to $8,640 at University of Alaska Fairbanks; the Alaska median is $7,566, against $13,212 nationally. Public universities charge residents less: 2 of 2 schools here are public.
| School | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| University of Alaska Anchorage tuitionPublic | $7,566 | $21,693 |
| University of Alaska Fairbanks tuitionPublic | $8,640 | $22,752 |
Full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees, 2023-24 (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS). Compare schools side by side with the BSW cost comparison.
From a BSW to an MSW in Alaska
1 Alaska school also runs an MSW that admits BSW graduates with advanced standing, usually about a year of study instead of two: University of Alaska Anchorage. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE BSW, so you can also move to another school.
How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works · Find a same-school MSW route
Largest BSW Programs in Alaska
By BSWs awarded in 2022-23 (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS), University of Alaska Anchorage has Alaska's largest program, followed by University of Alaska Fairbanks. Size tells you how many classmates and field placement partners to expect, not how good a program is.
| School | BSWs awarded, 2022-23 |
|---|---|
| University of Alaska Anchorage social work | 28 |
| University of Alaska Fairbanks social work | 23 |
Online BSW Options for Alaska Residents
Beyond Alaska's own schools, 131 online BSW options at schools in other states accept students from many states. Before you apply, confirm the school can enroll Alaska residents and arrange your field practicum in Alaska.
| Lowest published per-credit rates, same for every state | Per credit |
|---|---|
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro: Bachillerato en Artes con Concentración en Trabajo Social (BATS)Bachillerato en Artes con Concentración en Trabajo Social (BATS) · Puerto Rico | $207 |
| University of the Cumberlands: Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSW), OnlineBachelor of Science in Social Work (BSW), Online · Kentucky | $220 |
| Avila University: Bachelor of Social Work OnlineBachelor of Social Work Online · Missouri | $300 |
| Charter Oak State College: Bachelor of Science in Social WorkBachelor of Science in Social Work · Connecticut | $329 |
| Briar Cliff University: Bachelor of Social Work (online degree completion)Bachelor of Social Work (online degree completion) · Iowa | $340 |
| Capella University: Bachelor of Social WorkBachelor of Social Work · Minnesota | $350 |
Compare every option on the online BSW programs page, or let the program matcher rank them for you.
Pay for BSW Jobs in Alaska
| Occupation | Alaska median | U.S. median | Jobs in Alaska |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $62,630 | $59,550 | 1,260 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $47,360 | $45,930 | 1,370 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $77,000 | $66,270 | 480 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $98,370 | $80,390 | 830 |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. A high median on few jobs describes a small market. What you can do with a BSW.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many BSW Programs Are in Alaska?
2 schools in Alaska run a BSW that CSWE lists as accredited or in candidacy, 2 options in all, each checked on the school's own site in October 2026.
Can You Be Licensed With a BSW in Alaska?
Yes. Alaska Board of Social Work Examiners (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing) issues the Baccalaureate Social Worker, which requires the ASWB Bachelors exam. It's a license for generalist practice; independent clinical practice needs an MSW, supervised experience and a clinical license.
Can Alaska Residents Earn a BSW Online?
Yes. 1 Alaska option is offered online, and 131 online BSW options at schools in other states accept students from many states; confirm each school can enroll Alaska residents and place you in a field practicum in Alaska. Online BSW programs.
What Is the Most Affordable BSW in Alaska?
By federal figures for 2023-24, the lowest in-state tuition and fees at a Alaska public university with a CSWE BSW are at University of Alaska Anchorage ($7,566) and University of Alaska Fairbanks ($8,640). Grants lower most students' price further.
Nearby States
Sources
- Official program, tuition and admissions pages of the 2 Alaska schools listed, reviewed October 2026
- Alaska Board of Social Work Examiners (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing)
- Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), directory of accredited programs
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS: 2022-23 completions and 2023-24 tuition and fees
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025