Oregon · Verified October 2026
Social Work Programs in Oregon
Where Can You Earn a BSW in Oregon, and Can You Be Licensed With It?
5 schools in Oregon offer a CSWE bachelor of social work, including George Fox University, Pacific University and Portland State University. 1 option is online. In-state tuition and fees at Oregon public universities start at $11,238 a year (2023-24). Oregon licenses BSW graduates as the Registered Baccalaureate Social Worker (RBSW).
- 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: RBSW (ASWB Bachelors)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
- CSWE BSW schools
- 5
- BSW options
- 5
- online options
- 1
- lowest public in-state tuition, 2023-24
- $11,238
- BSW license
- RBSW
Does Oregon License BSW Graduates?
Yes: the Registered Baccalaureate Social Worker (RBSW)
- License
- Registered Baccalaureate Social Worker (RBSW)
- Degree required
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree
- Exam
- ASWB Bachelors
From Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers, reviewed 2026-09-30. Oregon board of social work · BSW license checker
Oregon BSW Schools Compared
| School | Formats | CSWE | Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | Transfer or completion | Own MSW with advanced standing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State UniversityPortland · Public | Campus, Online | CSWE | $11,238$30,138 out-of-state | Yes | |
| Warner Pacific UniversityPortland · Private nonprofit | Campus | CSWE | $21,010 | Yes | |
| George Fox UniversityNewberg · Private nonprofit | Campus | CSWE | $40,940 | Yes | |
| Pacific UniversityForest Grove · Private nonprofit | Campus | CSWE | $54,466 | Yes | |
| University of PortlandPortland · Private nonprofit | Campus | CSWE | $54,900 |
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 Oregon
5 programs in Oregon
Social Work (BA or BS) at Portland State University
Portland State University school profile · PortlandFormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$11,238per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (BSW) at George Fox University
George Fox University school profile · NewbergFormatOn campus450-hour practicumTuition$40,940per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (BSW) at Warner Pacific University
Warner Pacific University school profile · PortlandFormatOn campusTuition$21,010per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campusTuition$54,900per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOn campusTuition$54,466per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · 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 Oregon
By the federal figures for 2023-24, tuition and fees at Oregon's BSW schools run from $11,238 at Portland State University to $54,900 at University of Portland; the Oregon median is $40,940, against $13,212 nationally. Public universities charge residents less: 1 of 5 schools here are public.
| School | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Portland State University tuitionPublic | $11,238 | $30,138 |
| Warner Pacific University tuitionPrivate nonprofit | $21,010 | $21,010 |
| George Fox University tuitionPrivate nonprofit | $40,940 | $40,940 |
| Pacific University tuitionPrivate nonprofit | $54,466 | $54,466 |
| University of Portland tuitionPrivate nonprofit | $54,900 | $54,900 |
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 Oregon
3 Oregon schools also run an MSW that admits BSW graduates with advanced standing, usually about a year of study instead of two: George Fox University, Pacific University and Portland 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 Oregon
By BSWs awarded in 2022-23 (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS), Portland State University has Oregon's largest program, followed by George Fox University and Warner Pacific University. Size tells you how many classmates and field placement partners to expect, not how good a program is.
Online BSW Options for Oregon Residents
Beyond Oregon'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 Oregon residents and arrange your field practicum in Oregon.
| 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 Oregon
| Occupation | Oregon median | U.S. median | Jobs in Oregon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $64,130 | $59,550 | 6,630 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $51,230 | $45,930 | 11,260 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $84,920 | $66,270 | 1,260 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $87,010 | $80,390 | 3,390 |
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 Oregon Cities
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many BSW Programs Are in Oregon?
5 schools in Oregon run a BSW that CSWE lists as accredited or in candidacy, 5 options in all, each checked on the school's own site in October 2026.
Can You Be Licensed With a BSW in Oregon?
Yes. Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers issues the Registered Baccalaureate Social Worker (RBSW), 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 Oregon Residents Earn a BSW Online?
Yes. 1 Oregon option is offered online, and 131 online BSW options at schools in other states accept students from many states; confirm each school can enroll Oregon residents and place you in a field practicum in Oregon. Online BSW programs.
What Is the Most Affordable BSW in Oregon?
By federal figures for 2023-24, the lowest in-state tuition and fees at a Oregon public university with a CSWE BSW is at Portland State University ($11,238). Grants lower most students' price further.
Nearby States
Sources
- Official program, tuition and admissions pages of the 5 Oregon schools listed, reviewed October 2026
- Oregon 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