Delaware · Verified October 2026
Social Work Programs in Delaware
Where Can You Earn a BSW in Delaware, and Can You Be Licensed With It?
1 school in Delaware offers a CSWE bachelor of social work, including Delaware State University. 1 option is online. In-state tuition and fees at Delaware public universities start at $10,314 a year (2023-24). Delaware licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Bachelors Social Worker (LBSW).
- 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
- CSWE BSW schools
- 1
- BSW options
- 2
- online options
- 1
- lowest public in-state tuition, 2023-24
- $10,314
- BSW license
- LBSW
Does Delaware License BSW Graduates?
Yes: the Licensed Bachelors Social Worker (LBSW)
- License
- Licensed Bachelors Social Worker (LBSW)
- Degree required
- Baccalaureate degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program
- Exam
- ASWB Bachelors
From Delaware Board of Social Work Examiners (Division of Professional Regulation), reviewed 2026-09-30. Delaware board of social work · BSW license checker
Delaware BSW Schools Compared
| School | Formats | CSWE | Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | Transfer or completion | Own MSW with advanced standing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware State UniversityDover · Public | Campus, Online | CSWE | $10,314$20,250 out-of-state | Yes | 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 Delaware
2 programs in Delaware
- FormatOn campusTuition$10,314per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnline400-hour practicumTuition$449per creditAccreditationCSWE
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 Delaware
By the federal figures for 2023-24, tuition and fees at Delaware's BSW schools run from $10,314 at Delaware State University to $10,314 at Delaware State University; the Delaware median is $10,314, against $13,212 nationally. Public universities charge residents less: 1 of 1 schools here are public.
| School | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware State University tuitionPublic | $10,314 | $20,250 |
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 Delaware
1 Delaware school also runs an MSW that admits BSW graduates with advanced standing, usually about a year of study instead of two: Delaware State University. 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 Delaware
By BSWs awarded in 2022-23 (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS), Delaware State University has Delaware's largest program. Size tells you how many classmates and field placement partners to expect, not how good a program is.
| School | BSWs awarded, 2022-23 |
|---|---|
| Delaware State University social work | 31 |
Online BSW Options for Delaware Residents
Beyond Delaware'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 Delaware residents and arrange your field practicum in Delaware.
| 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 Delaware
| Occupation | Delaware median | U.S. median | Jobs in Delaware |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $48,520 | $59,550 | 910 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $40,710 | $45,930 | 1,050 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $81,880 | $66,270 | 380 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $75,950 | $80,390 | 930 |
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 Delaware?
1 school in Delaware runs 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 Delaware?
Yes. Delaware Board of Social Work Examiners (Division of Professional Regulation) issues the Licensed Bachelors Social Worker (LBSW), 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 Delaware Residents Earn a BSW Online?
Yes. 1 Delaware option is offered online, and 131 online BSW options at schools in other states accept students from many states; confirm each school can enroll Delaware residents and place you in a field practicum in Delaware. Online BSW programs.
What Is the Most Affordable BSW in Delaware?
By federal figures for 2023-24, the lowest in-state tuition and fees at a Delaware public university with a CSWE BSW is at Delaware State University ($10,314). Grants lower most students' price further.
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Sources
- Official program, tuition and admissions pages of the 1 Delaware schools listed, reviewed October 2026
- Delaware Board of Social Work Examiners (Division of Professional Regulation)
- 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