Maryland Social Work Degree Programs
AKA: ASW, BSW, MSW, DSW, Clinical MSW
Data Source:
Dept. of Education - 2026
Social Worker License has analyzed data from 18 schools who offer degree programs in the field of social work and human services. Jump to schools.
Maryland offers substantially more choice at the undergraduate level than at the graduate level. Students can compare 10 schools with social work bachelor’s degrees, while MSW applicants have three in-state options. The full school list below can help students compare locations, degree levels, formats, and costs.
Doctoral-level social work study is concentrated in Baltimore at two universities: University of Maryland Baltimore and Morgan State University. For students pursuing the highest degree level, location, research fit, faculty interests, and program format may be especially important.
Students seeking a CSWE-accredited path have nine Maryland schools to compare. Eight offer accredited baccalaureate programs, while accredited MSW study is concentrated at three schools. This gives BSW students more choices by location and institution than graduate applicants.
University of Maryland Baltimore, Morgan State University, and Salisbury University offer CSWE-accredited MSW programs with full-time, part-time, and advanced-standing plans. Specializations, scheduling, dual-degree opportunities, and admission requirements differ, so applicants should compare the details directly.
CSWE programmatic accreditation applies to a specific social work program and is separate from institutional accreditation. Students should confirm each program’s current status before enrolling.
Students seeking online flexibility have a smaller group to investigate: University of Maryland Baltimore, Morgan State University, and Salisbury University report some online availability for their CSWE-accredited social work offerings.
An online indicator does not mean every degree option, course, campus requirement, or field placement can be completed remotely. Ask whether the specific BSW or MSW plan is fully online, hybrid, or primarily campus-based and how local field placements are arranged.
Cost-conscious students may want to begin with the schools below, which have the lowest reported school-level prices among Maryland’s social work schools. These figures are comparison starting points rather than measures of program quality.
Tuition and average net price are institution-level figures, not social work program-specific costs. Request a current estimate that accounts for degree level, residency, fees, financial aid, enrollment intensity, and field education expenses.
Start by matching the degree level to your goal, then narrow the choices by CSWE accreditation, format, location, field education, scheduling, and total cost. MSW applicants should also compare advanced-standing eligibility, specializations, dual degrees, and full-time versus part-time plans.
Maryland also has seven schools offering related human services, mental and social health, or social service programs without a social work degree. These alternatives may suit adjacent career goals, but students should not treat them as BSW or MSW programs.
Ten schools offer social work bachelor’s degrees, giving undergraduates several options to compare. MSW applicants have three choices: University of Maryland Baltimore, Morgan State University, and Salisbury University.
Yes. Maryland has eight schools with CSWE-accredited baccalaureate programs and three with accredited MSW programs. CSWE programmatic accreditation is different from a school’s institutional accreditation, so verify the current status of the specific program.
Three CSWE-accredited social work schools report some online availability: University of Maryland Baltimore, Morgan State University, and Salisbury University. Confirm whether your intended degree and plan are fully online or hybrid and whether field placements or other requirements involve in-person participation.
University of Maryland Baltimore, Morgan State University, and Salisbury University include advanced standing among their MSW plans. Ask each school about eligibility, application requirements, program length, and scheduling.
Based on reported school-level figures, Coppin State University, University of Maryland Global Campus, and Morgan State University have the lowest listed in-state tuition among Maryland social work schools. Coppin State University, Morgan State University, and University of Maryland-Baltimore County have the lowest listed average net prices. These figures are not social work program-specific costs.
Completing a listed program does not automatically guarantee licensure. Students should verify current education, examination, field experience, and application requirements for the license they intend to pursue.
Whether you live in Baltimore, Columbia, Germantown or elsewhere in Maryland, you can find the right social work or human services degree program for you. Filter schools in Maryland by degree level and field type. Rank schools by features that matter to you. Explore all the social work programs offered in Maryland below.
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Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
1,844
Accredited By:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
27.15%
In-State Tuition:
$7,100
Out-of-State Tuition:
$14,024
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$9,977
Applicants Accepted:
45.83%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
470
Average SAT Math Score:
450
Degree Levels Offered
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Program description:
Any instructional program in public administration and services not listed above.
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
49,664
Accredited By:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
13.54%
In-State Tuition:
$8,136
Out-of-State Tuition:
$12,336
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$22,063
Applicants Accepted:
Not enough data
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
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N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
9,019
Accredited By:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
49.78%
In-State Tuition:
$8,229
Out-of-State Tuition:
$19,124
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$14,985
Applicants Accepted:
82.23%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
470
Average SAT Math Score:
500
Degree Levels Offered
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Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
5,043
Accredited By:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
43.01%
In-State Tuition:
$9,218
Out-of-State Tuition:
$19,938
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$19,298
Applicants Accepted:
72.41%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
475
Average SAT Math Score:
455
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program description:
A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
1,133
Accredited By:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
40.58%
In-State Tuition:
$9,992
Out-of-State Tuition:
$23,984
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$13,868
Applicants Accepted:
78.74%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
540
Average SAT Math Score:
505
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
2,909
Accredited By:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
51.03%
In-State Tuition:
$10,220
Out-of-State Tuition:
$25,814
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$16,715
Applicants Accepted:
89.18%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
555
Average SAT Math Score:
535
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
6,057
Accredited By:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
69.18%
In-State Tuition:
$11,084
Out-of-State Tuition:
$22,174
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$17,743
Applicants Accepted:
87.47%
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 description:
A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
16,136
Accredited By:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
71.51%
In-State Tuition:
$11,728
Out-of-State Tuition:
$29,820
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$17,413
Applicants Accepted:
81.97%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
570
Average SAT Math Score:
560
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
30,760
Accredited By:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
89.94%
In-State Tuition:
$11,809
Out-of-State Tuition:
$41,186
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$15,678
Applicants Accepted:
44.79%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
690
Average SAT Math Score:
730
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
10,701
Accredited By:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
71.65%
In-State Tuition:
$13,256
Out-of-State Tuition:
$31,275
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$16,467
Applicants Accepted:
72.43%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
655
Average SAT Math Score:
660
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
452
Accredited By:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
51.95%
In-State Tuition:
$26,604
Out-of-State Tuition:
$26,604
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$18,526
Applicants Accepted:
46.18%
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
709
Accredited By:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
61.29%
In-State Tuition:
$43,360
Out-of-State Tuition:
$43,360
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$19,169
Applicants Accepted:
82.16%
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 fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
1,194
Accredited By:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
61.64%
In-State Tuition:
$47,700
Out-of-State Tuition:
$47,700
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$20,873
Applicants Accepted:
77.77%
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 description:
A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
1,617
Accredited By:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
66.49%
In-State Tuition:
$52,081
Out-of-State Tuition:
$52,081
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$21,916
Applicants Accepted:
77.93%
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
964
Accredited By:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
59%
In-State Tuition:
$53,350
Out-of-State Tuition:
$53,350
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$22,470
Applicants Accepted:
77.71%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
624
Average SAT Math Score:
599
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
3,869
Accredited By:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
78.77%
In-State Tuition:
$57,150
Out-of-State Tuition:
$57,150
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$30,574
Applicants Accepted:
75.49%
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
5,693
Accredited By:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
94.34%
In-State Tuition:
$65,230
Out-of-State Tuition:
$65,230
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$18,809
Applicants Accepted:
6.44%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
