Louisiana Social Work Degree Programs
AKA: ASW, BSW, MSW, DSW, Clinical MSW
Data Source:
Dept. of Education - 2026
Social Worker License has analyzed data from 16 schools who offer degree programs in the field of social work and human services. Jump to schools.
Louisiana students can choose among undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral social work pathways, but the number of choices narrows at each advanced level. Ten schools offer bachelor’s-level social work study, giving undergraduates more options than MSW applicants. The full school list below can help students compare locations and degree levels.
Students interested in doctoral-level social work study have two in-state choices: Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College in Baton Rouge and Tulane University of Louisiana in New Orleans. Graduate and doctoral applicants may therefore need to weigh location, specialization, format, and cost more carefully.
Students seeking a CSWE-accredited pathway have nine Louisiana schools to compare. Accredited options cover both baccalaureate and master’s study, with eight schools offering a baccalaureate pathway and seven offering a master’s pathway. Several institutions offer both levels, which may help students planning to continue from a BSW into graduate study.
CSWE programmatic accreditation applies specifically to social work programs and is separate from a college or university’s institutional accreditation. Students should confirm the current accreditation status of their exact BSW or MSW program before enrolling.
Students looking for flexibility have five Louisiana schools to investigate: Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, Louisiana Christian University, Northwestern State University of Louisiana, Southern University at New Orleans, and Tulane University of Louisiana.
Each of these schools reports some online availability and has CSWE-accredited social work program information, but that does not mean every BSW or MSW option, course, campus activity, or field placement can be completed remotely. Students should ask whether classes are synchronous or asynchronous, how often campus visits are required, and whether field placements can be arranged near their community.
Cost-conscious students may want to begin with the lower-price social work schools below, then request a personalized estimate. Tuition and average net price are school-level figures rather than social work program-specific costs, so actual charges can vary by degree, residency, fees, aid, and enrollment status.
These figures are useful starting points for comparison, not rankings of program quality. Students should confirm current tuition, fees, financial aid, and field-related expenses directly with each school.
Students should first separate social work degrees from adjacent programs in mental and social health services or other social service fields. Louisiana has five schools offering related programs without a social work degree. Those alternatives may fit different career goals, but they should not be treated as BSW or MSW programs.
After identifying the correct degree, compare accreditation, format, field education, specializations, schedule, and total cost. MSW applicants may also want to investigate advanced standing, part-time study, dual degrees, and certificates where offered.
Yes. Louisiana offers social work education at both the bachelor’s and master’s levels. BSW students have more schools to compare, while MSW applicants face a narrower selection and should compare specialization, schedule, advanced standing, and format.
Yes. Students can compare CSWE-accredited social work programs at nine Louisiana schools, including baccalaureate and master’s pathways. CSWE programmatic accreditation is different from institutional accreditation, so verify the status of the specific program you plan to enter.
Five schools with CSWE-accredited social work programs report some online availability. Confirm whether your specific degree can be completed online and ask about live class meetings, campus visits, residency restrictions, and in-person field placements.
Yes. Several Louisiana MSW programs offer advanced-standing plans for eligible applicants. Schools set their own admission criteria and schedules, so BSW graduates should verify eligibility directly with each program.
Completing a listed program does not automatically guarantee licensure. Students should review Louisiana’s current education, examination, supervised-experience, and application requirements and confirm that their chosen program supports their intended license.
Tuition is a published school-level charge, while average net price reflects costs after typical grants and scholarships. Neither figure is specific to a social work program. Request an individualized estimate that includes residency, fees, financial aid, enrollment pace, and field-placement expenses.
Whether you live in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport or elsewhere in Louisiana, you can find the right social work or human services degree program for you. Filter schools in Louisiana by degree level and field type. Rank schools by features that matter to you. Explore all the social work programs offered in Louisiana below.
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
4,164
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
38.65%
In-State Tuition:
$7,683
Out-of-State Tuition:
$16,706
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$19,809
Applicants Accepted:
44.86%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
471
Average SAT Math Score:
460
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
1,055
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
19.26%
In-State Tuition:
$8,054
Out-of-State Tuition:
$16,954
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$14,810
Applicants Accepted:
78.9%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
9,514
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
46.39%
In-State Tuition:
$8,373
Out-of-State Tuition:
$20,851
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$13,154
Applicants Accepted:
99.31%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
5,005
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
48.57%
In-State Tuition:
$8,489
Out-of-State Tuition:
$9,989
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$12,493
Applicants Accepted:
78.27%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
525
Average SAT Math Score:
555
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
5,519
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
49.6%
In-State Tuition:
$8,864
Out-of-State Tuition:
$19,652
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$13,606
Applicants Accepted:
92.54%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
530
Average SAT Math Score:
490
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
5,022
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
52.46%
In-State Tuition:
$9,190
Out-of-State Tuition:
$21,290
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$13,466
Applicants Accepted:
84.75%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
535
Average SAT Math Score:
630
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
5,519
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
35.01%
In-State Tuition:
$9,922
Out-of-State Tuition:
$17,272
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$20,077
Applicants Accepted:
35.12%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
473
Average SAT Math Score:
455
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
12,428
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
54.63%
In-State Tuition:
$10,418
Out-of-State Tuition:
$24,146
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$13,530
Applicants Accepted:
87.01%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
560
Average SAT Math Score:
551
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
30,594
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
67.94%
In-State Tuition:
$11,954
Out-of-State Tuition:
$28,631
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$19,151
Applicants Accepted:
73.33%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
620
Average SAT Math Score:
605
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
471
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
33.78%
In-State Tuition:
$16,576
Out-of-State Tuition:
$16,576
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$15,635
Applicants Accepted:
73.66%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
672
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
33.06%
In-State Tuition:
$20,266
Out-of-State Tuition:
$20,266
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$13,113
Applicants Accepted:
77.19%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
490
Average SAT Math Score:
520
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
1,063
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
49.72%
In-State Tuition:
$23,918
Out-of-State Tuition:
$23,918
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$22,094
Applicants Accepted:
41.86%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
523
Average SAT Math Score:
518
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
2,628
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
49.67%
In-State Tuition:
$28,733
Out-of-State Tuition:
$28,733
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$17,127
Applicants Accepted:
69.04%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
540
Average SAT Math Score:
530
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
2,812
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
67.54%
In-State Tuition:
$49,440
Out-of-State Tuition:
$49,440
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$23,696
Applicants Accepted:
93.05%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program description:
Any instructional program in public administration and services not listed above.
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
7,767
Accredited By:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Graduation Rate:
87.49%
In-State Tuition:
$68,678
Out-of-State Tuition:
$68,678
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$39,949
Applicants Accepted:
13.98%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
710
Average SAT Math Score:
725
