Boston, MA · Verified October 2026
BSW Programs Near Boston, Massachusetts
Where Can You Earn a Social Work Degree Near Boston?
9 schools offer a campus or hybrid BSW within 50 miles of Boston, the closest being Simmons University (4 miles), Lesley University (6 miles) and Salem State University (13 miles). Massachusetts licenses BSW graduates as the LSWA. Online BSW programs from schools elsewhere are open to Massachusetts residents too.
- schools within 50 miles
- 9
- closest: Simmons University
- 4 mi
- transfer or completion options
- 2
- with their own advanced standing MSW
- 7
- median tuition and fees nearby, 2023-24
- $43,064
Campus and Hybrid BSW Programs Within 50 Miles of Boston
| School and program | Distance | Format | CSWE | Tuition and fees, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simmons University: Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) · Boston, MA | 4 mi | On campus | CSWE | $45,538 |
| Lesley University: Social Work - Bachelor of Social WorkSocial Work - Bachelor of Social Work · Cambridge, MA | 6 mi | On campus | CSWE | $32,780 |
| Salem State University: Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) · Salem, MA | 13 mi | On campus | CSWE | $11,978 |
| Regis College: Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) · Weston, MA | 15 mi | On campus | CSWE | $47,770 |
| Regis College: Three Year BSW with a minor in Public HealthThree Year BSW with a minor in Public Health · Weston, MA | 15 mi | On campus | CSWE | $47,770 |
| Bridgewater State University: Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) · Bridgewater, MA | 24 mi | On campus | CSWE | $11,389 |
| Providence College: Bachelor of Arts in Social WorkBachelor of Arts in Social Work · Providence, RI | 40 mi | On campus | CSWE | $60,848 |
| Rhode Island College: Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.)Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) · Providence, RI | 41 mi | On campus | CSWE | $10,986 |
| Assumption University: Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) · Worcester, MA | 42 mi | On campus | Candidacy | $49,414 |
| Anna Maria College: Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) · Paxton, MA | 46 mi | On campus | CSWE | $43,064 |
Straight-line distance from the center of Boston (U.S. Census Gazetteer) to each school's main campus (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS); some programs meet at other sites. Tuition and fees are the federal figures for a full-time undergraduate year, 2023-24, in-state at public universities (NCES College Navigator).
Transfer, Cost and MSW Routes Near Boston
Starting at a community college or bringing credits? 2 programs within 50 miles name a transfer pathway or runs a degree-completion option: Salem State University's transfer pathway (13 mi) and Bridgewater State University's transfer pathway (24 mi).
The lowest in-state tuition and fees nearby are at Rhode Island College, $10,986 a year (2023-24), followed by Bridgewater State University at $11,389.
Planning on an MSW? Simmons University, Lesley University, Salem State University and Regis College also run MSWs that admit BSW graduates with advanced standing, usually about a year instead of two. How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works.
Online BSW Options for Boston Residents
| 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 |
Online programs still place you in a supervised field practicum, so confirm the school can arrange one near Boston. Compare all of them on the online BSW programs and most affordable online BSW pages.
Getting Licensed in Massachusetts
- 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: LSWA (ASWB Associate)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
Massachusetts BSW license from its board · Every BSW program in Massachusetts
BSW Programs Near Other Massachusetts Cities
- BSW programs near Framingham21 mi away · 11 within 50 mi
- BSW programs near Worcester41 mi away · 14 within 50 mi
Sources
- Official program pages of each school listed, reviewed October 2026
- CSWE directory of accredited programs
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 Gazetteer places file
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS: institutional characteristics and 2023-24 tuition and fees