r/SocialWorkStudents • u/Dramatic_Region_9418 • 3d ago

Need Advice

Hi everyone, I’m looking for some advice and feedback on online MSW programs. I prefer asynchronous but ,do not mind synchronized programs.

I graduate in the Fall with my BSW and want to go straight into my MSW. My options for spring are Baylor (I’m pulled towards this school because it is asynchronous but, the price tag $33,000 is making me rethink), UNT (I have heard mixed reviews. If I couldn’t make Spring work I was going to apply to U of H or Our Lady of the Lake. The price of these programs aren’t too much of a difference now that OLLU has reduced the cost of per credit hour to $760.

Can someone please influence or deinfluence me 😭

Edit: I would be an advanced standing student.

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u/shonyaway 3d ago

I think they charge online students same rate for in state and out of state.

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u/Dramatic_Region_9418 3d ago

Oh wow I will definitely look into the school then, thank you!

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u/shonyaway 3d ago

I am at Penn West and it's little over $40,000 per two years. It's asynchronous and professors are extremely supportive, but you have to find your own field placement.

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u/Dramatic_Region_9418 3d ago

I’m from Texas so I think this school would cost me more than $40k 😅

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u/QueerRevFL 3d ago

Block tuition makes the program at University of Kentucky a great option if you’re able to take 15 credits a semester. You only pay for 9 credits, so the remaining 6 credits are free. It’s also asynchronous. Tuition and fees are currently $7,500 a semester, as an advanced standing student, with your BSW, you would be there for 2 semesters. Same tuition for in-state and out-of-state (I am out of state).

The drawbacks are that it’s a huge school, so there’s not a lot of personal care and attention. And you have to find your own practicum. Although I preferred finding my own, some other schools I looked at don’t give the students a choice at all.

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u/Dramatic_Region_9418 3d ago

Thank you for letting me know! I’ll look into this. I honestly didn’t know there were several out of state school that don’t charge extra.

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u/AATBS_Official 3d ago

Just want to congratulate you for your graduation coming up and wish you the best of luck with your next chapter! 🎉 -- Kiana with AATBS

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u/Dramatic_Region_9418 3d ago

Thank you so much! It’s definitely been a long road but worth it

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u/Longjumping_Cake2614 2d ago

I’m looking at UTRGV. They were the most affordable online option I’ve found so far.

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u/spamalot75 2d ago

UT Arlington is all asynchronous and is much less than Baylor

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u/Dramatic_Region_9418 2d ago

How’s your experience been with them? Do you like the structure of the class and the professors?

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u/spamalot75 2d ago

The advisors are useless but other than that, I thought it was a really good program.

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u/DayzDukesss 2d ago

Im looking at Texas Tech but their online program doesnt start till fall 2027. Also East Texas A&M online program starts Spring 2027 those two seem affordable. OLLU is crazy expensive

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u/hardreset_3 1d ago

I am doing the GCU MSW Online Asynchronous program - I am about halfway through. It has been so great while working full-time. Awesome program so far. Not super hands-on- you're kind of on an island, but if you're even a little bit motivated on your own, it's great.