Fredericksburg, VA · Verified October 2026
BSW Programs Near Fredericksburg, Virginia
Where Can You Earn a Social Work Degree Near Fredericksburg?
3 schools offer a campus or hybrid BSW within 50 miles of Fredericksburg, the closest being George Mason University (38 miles), Gallaudet University (50 miles) and University of the District of Columbia (50 miles). Virginia licenses BSW graduates as the LBSW. Online BSW programs from schools elsewhere are open to Virginia residents too.
- schools within 50 miles
- 3
- closest: George Mason University
- 38 mi
- transfer or completion options
- 0
- with their own advanced standing MSW
- 2
- median tuition and fees nearby, 2023-24
- $13,815
Campus and Hybrid BSW Programs Within 50 Miles of Fredericksburg
| School and program | Distance | Format | CSWE | Tuition and fees, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason University: Social Work, BSWSocial Work, BSW · Fairfax, VA | 38 mi | On campus | CSWE | $13,815 |
| Gallaudet University: B.A. in Social Work (B.S.W.)B.A. in Social Work (B.S.W.) · Washington, DC | 50 mi | – | CSWE | $18,382 |
| University of the District of Columbia: Bachelor of Social WorkBachelor of Social Work · Washington, DC | 50 mi | – | CSWE | $6,152 |
Straight-line distance from the center of Fredericksburg (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 Fredericksburg
The lowest in-state tuition and fees nearby are at University of the District of Columbia, $6,152 a year (2023-24), followed by George Mason University at $13,815.
Planning on an MSW? George Mason University and Gallaudet University 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 Fredericksburg 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 Fredericksburg. Compare all of them on the online BSW programs and most affordable online BSW pages.
Getting Licensed in Virginia
- 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
Virginia BSW license from its board · Every BSW program in Virginia
BSW Programs Near Other Virginia Cities
- BSW programs near Woodbridge27 mi away · 6 within 50 mi
- BSW programs near Burke35 mi away · 9 within 50 mi
- BSW programs near Richmond53 mi away · 3 within 50 mi
- BSW programs near Blacksburg177 mi away · 3 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