Connecticut · Verified October 2026
Social Work Programs in Connecticut
Where Can You Earn a BSW in Connecticut, and Can You Be Licensed With It?
9 schools in Connecticut offer a CSWE bachelor of social work, including Central Connecticut State University, Charter Oak State College and Eastern Connecticut State University. 1 option is online. In-state tuition and fees at Connecticut public universities start at $8,506 a year (2023-24). Connecticut licenses social workers only from the master's level.
- 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
- MSW to be licensed hereConnecticut licenses social workers from the master's level
- CSWE BSW schools
- 9
- BSW options
- 9
- online options
- 1
- lowest public in-state tuition, 2023-24
- $8,506
- BSW license
- None
Does Connecticut License BSW Graduates?
No: Connecticut licenses social workers from the MSW
The first license is the Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), with the ASWB Masters (required for applicants who earned the MSW on and after January 1, 2026) exam. A CSWE BSW shortens the MSW to about a year through advanced standing.
From Connecticut Department of Public Health, Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section (Social Work Licensure), reviewed 2026-09-30. Connecticut board of social work · BSW license checker
Connecticut BSW Schools Compared
| School | Formats | CSWE | Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | Transfer or completion | Own MSW with advanced standing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charter Oak State CollegeNew Britain · Public | Online | CSWE | $8,506 | ||
| Central Connecticut State UniversityNew Britain · Public | Campus | CSWE | $12,460$25,736 out-of-state | Yes | |
| Western Connecticut State UniversityDanbury · Public | Campus | CSWE | $12,763$16,095 out-of-state | Yes | |
| Southern Connecticut State UniversityNew Haven · Public | Campus | CSWE | $12,828$26,104 out-of-state | Yes | Yes |
| Eastern Connecticut State UniversityWillimantic · Public | Campus | CSWE | $13,292$16,624 out-of-state | Yes | |
| University of ConnecticutStorrs · Public | Campus | CSWE | $20,366$43,034 out-of-state | Yes | Yes |
| University of Saint JosephWest Hartford · Private nonprofit | Campus | CSWE | $45,908 | Yes | Yes |
| Sacred Heart UniversityFairfield · Private nonprofit | Campus, Hybrid | CSWE | $48,460 | Yes | |
| Fairfield UniversityFairfield · Private nonprofit | Campus | CSWE | $56,360 | Yes |
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 Connecticut
9 programs in Connecticut
- FormatOn campusTuition$3,499per term · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Social Work, BA at Central Connecticut State University
Central Connecticut State University school profile · New BritainFormatOn campusTuition$3,499per term · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campusTuition$3,499per term · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work at Eastern Connecticut State University
Eastern Connecticut State University school profile · WillimanticFormatOn campusTuition$13,292per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campus406-hour practicumTuition$20,366per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BSW) at Sacred Heart University
Sacred Heart University school profile · FairfieldFormatOn campus, Hybrid575-hour practicumTuition$27,085per termAccreditationCSWESocial Work, BSW at University of Saint Joseph
University of Saint Joseph school profile · West HartfordFormatOn campusTuition$25,403per termAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campus450-hour practicumTuition$61,390per yearAccreditationCSWE
Bachelor of Science in Social Work at Charter Oak State College
Charter Oak State College school profile · New BritainFormatOnline408-hour practicumTuition$329per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
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 Connecticut
By the federal figures for 2023-24, tuition and fees at Connecticut's BSW schools run from $8,506 at Charter Oak State College to $56,360 at Fairfield University; the Connecticut median is $13,292, against $13,212 nationally. Public universities charge residents less: 6 of 9 schools here are public.
| School | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Charter Oak State College tuitionPublic | $8,506 | $8,506 |
| Central Connecticut State University tuitionPublic | $12,460 | $25,736 |
| Western Connecticut State University tuitionPublic | $12,763 | $16,095 |
| Southern Connecticut State University tuitionPublic | $12,828 | $26,104 |
| Eastern Connecticut State University tuitionPublic | $13,292 | $16,624 |
| University of Connecticut tuitionPublic | $20,366 | $43,034 |
| University of Saint Joseph tuitionPrivate nonprofit | $45,908 | $45,908 |
| Sacred Heart University tuitionPrivate nonprofit | $48,460 | $48,460 |
| Fairfield University tuitionPrivate nonprofit | $56,360 | $56,360 |
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 Connecticut
6 Connecticut schools also run an MSW that admits BSW graduates with advanced standing, usually about a year of study instead of two: Central Connecticut State University, Fairfield University, Sacred Heart University, Southern Connecticut State University, University of Connecticut and University of Saint Joseph. 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 Connecticut
By BSWs awarded in 2022-23 (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS), Southern Connecticut State University has Connecticut's largest program, followed by Central Connecticut State University and Western Connecticut State University. Size tells you how many classmates and field placement partners to expect, not how good a program is.
Online BSW Options for Connecticut Residents
Beyond Connecticut'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 Connecticut residents and arrange your field practicum in Connecticut.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Walden University: Online Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)Online Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) · Minnesota | $360 |
Compare every option on the online BSW programs page, or let the program matcher rank them for you.
Pay for BSW Jobs in Connecticut
| Occupation | Connecticut median | U.S. median | Jobs in Connecticut |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $78,970 | $59,550 | 5,230 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $44,730 | $45,930 | 9,930 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $97,350 | $66,270 | 1,200 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $75,520 | $80,390 | 4,350 |
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.
Social Work Programs Near Connecticut Cities
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many BSW Programs Are in Connecticut?
9 schools in Connecticut run a BSW that CSWE lists as accredited or in candidacy, 9 options in all, each checked on the school's own site in October 2026.
Can You Be Licensed With a BSW in Connecticut?
No. Connecticut licenses social workers from the master's level (the LMSW), so you'd need an MSW to be licensed. Many BSW jobs, such as case management and child welfare roles, don't require a license; a CSWE BSW also shortens the MSW through advanced standing.
Can Connecticut Residents Earn a BSW Online?
Yes. 1 Connecticut option is offered online, and 131 online BSW options at schools in other states accept students from many states; confirm each school can enroll Connecticut residents and place you in a field practicum in Connecticut. Online BSW programs.
What Is the Most Affordable BSW in Connecticut?
By federal figures for 2023-24, the lowest in-state tuition and fees at a Connecticut public university with a CSWE BSW are at Charter Oak State College ($8,506), Central Connecticut State University ($12,460) and Western Connecticut State University ($12,763). Grants lower most students' price further.
Nearby States
Sources
- Official program, tuition and admissions pages of the 9 Connecticut schools listed, reviewed October 2026
- Connecticut Department of Public Health, Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section (Social Work Licensure)
- 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