Oklahoma · Verified October 2026
Social Work Programs in Oklahoma
Where Can You Earn a BSW in Oklahoma, and Can You Be Licensed With It?
5 schools in Oklahoma offer a CSWE bachelor of social work, including East Central University, Northeastern State University and Northwestern Oklahoma State University. 1 option is online. In-state tuition and fees at Oklahoma public universities start at $5,970 a year (2023-24). Oklahoma licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Social Work Associate (LSWA).
- 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 (exam level not assigned to this license in the rules retrieved))Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
- CSWE BSW schools
- 5
- BSW options
- 7
- online options
- 1
- lowest public in-state tuition, 2023-24
- $5,970
- BSW license
- LSWA
Does Oklahoma License BSW Graduates?
Yes: the Licensed Social Work Associate (LSWA)
- License
- Licensed Social Work Associate (LSWA)
- Degree required
- Bachelor's degree in social work from a board-approved (CSWE-accredited) social work program; statute also allows master's or doctoral social work graduates to hold the LSWA
- Exam
- ASWB (exam level not assigned to this license in the rules retrieved)
From Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers, reviewed 2026-09-30. Oklahoma board of social work · BSW license checker
Oklahoma BSW Schools Compared
| School | Formats | CSWE | Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | Transfer or completion | Own MSW with advanced standing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Oklahoma State UniversityAlva · Public | Campus | CSWE | $5,970$11,664 out-of-state | Yes | |
| Northeastern State UniversityTahlequah · Public | Campus | CSWE | $7,513$16,633 out-of-state | Yes | Yes |
| East Central UniversityAda · Public | Campus, Online | CSWE | $8,032$17,542 out-of-state | Yes | |
| University of OklahomaNorman · Public | Campus | CSWE | $9,595$26,665 out-of-state | Yes | Yes |
| Oral Roberts UniversityTulsa · Private nonprofit | Campus | CSWE | $34,100 |
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 Oklahoma
7 programs in Oklahoma
- FormatOn campusTuition$5,243per term · resident rate · with feesAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOn campusTuition$5,243per term · resident rate · with feesAccreditationCSWE
Bachelor of Social Work at Northeastern State University
Northeastern State University school profile · TahlequahFormatOn campus450-hour practicumTuition$278per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campusTuition$36,250per yearAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOn campusTuition$281per credit · resident rate · with feesAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnlineTuition$341per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOn campus420-hour practicumTuition$241per 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 Oklahoma
By the federal figures for 2023-24, tuition and fees at Oklahoma's BSW schools run from $5,970 at Northwestern Oklahoma State University to $34,100 at Oral Roberts University; the Oklahoma median is $8,032, against $13,212 nationally. Public universities charge residents less: 4 of 5 schools here are public.
| School | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University tuitionPublic | $5,970 | $11,664 |
| Northeastern State University tuitionPublic | $7,513 | $16,633 |
| East Central University tuitionPublic | $8,032 | $17,542 |
| University of Oklahoma tuitionPublic | $9,595 | $26,665 |
| Oral Roberts University tuitionPrivate nonprofit | $34,100 | $34,100 |
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 Oklahoma
2 Oklahoma schools also run an MSW that admits BSW graduates with advanced standing, usually about a year of study instead of two: Northeastern State University and University of Oklahoma. 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 Oklahoma
By BSWs awarded in 2022-23 (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS), University of Oklahoma has Oklahoma's largest program, followed by Northeastern State University and Oral Roberts University. Size tells you how many classmates and field placement partners to expect, not how good a program is.
Online BSW Options for Oklahoma Residents
Beyond Oklahoma'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 Oklahoma residents and arrange your field practicum in Oklahoma.
| 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 Oklahoma
| Occupation | Oklahoma median | U.S. median | Jobs in Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $43,950 | $59,550 | 6,500 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $36,740 | $45,930 | 3,340 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $50,380 | $66,270 | 870 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $73,720 | $80,390 | 1,640 |
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 Oklahoma?
5 schools in Oklahoma run a BSW that CSWE lists as accredited or in candidacy, 7 options in all, each checked on the school's own site in October 2026.
Can You Be Licensed With a BSW in Oklahoma?
Yes. Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers issues the Licensed Social Work Associate (LSWA), which requires the ASWB (exam level not assigned to this license in the rules retrieved) exam. It's a license for generalist practice; independent clinical practice needs an MSW, supervised experience and a clinical license.
Can Oklahoma Residents Earn a BSW Online?
Yes. 1 Oklahoma option is offered online, and 131 online BSW options at schools in other states accept students from many states; confirm each school can enroll Oklahoma residents and place you in a field practicum in Oklahoma. Online BSW programs.
What Is the Most Affordable BSW in Oklahoma?
By federal figures for 2023-24, the lowest in-state tuition and fees at a Oklahoma public university with a CSWE BSW are at Northwestern Oklahoma State University ($5,970), Northeastern State University ($7,513) and East Central University ($8,032). Grants lower most students' price further.
Nearby States
Sources
- Official program, tuition and admissions pages of the 5 Oklahoma schools listed, reviewed October 2026
- Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers
- 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