New Mexico Social Work Degree Programs
AKA: ASW, BSW, MSW, DSW, Clinical MSW
Data Source:
Dept. of Education - 2026
Social Worker License has analyzed data from 5 schools who offer degree programs in the field of social work and human services. Jump to schools.
New Mexico students have a focused but balanced set of undergraduate and graduate social work choices. Four schools offer CSWE-accredited pathways at both the baccalaureate and master’s levels, so BSW students and MSW applicants have the same number of institutions to compare.
Doctoral-level social work study is not offered among these New Mexico schools. Students seeking a doctorate may need to consider out-of-state programs or other fields of doctoral study.
Students seeking an accredited professional social work pathway can compare four schools, and each offers both a CSWE-accredited BSW and MSW. Options include Eastern New Mexico University, New Mexico Highlands University, New Mexico State University, and Western New Mexico University.
MSW choices differ by specialization and added credentials. Examples include advanced generalist, clinical or direct practice, children and families, military social work, administration, and immigrants and refugees. Dual-degree opportunities include business administration or public health at certain schools.
CSWE programmatic accreditation applies specifically to social work programs and is separate from institutional accreditation. Students should confirm the current accreditation status of their exact BSW or MSW before enrolling.
Students looking for flexibility have several programs to investigate: all four New Mexico schools with CSWE-accredited BSW and MSW pathways report some online availability. This gives students room to compare flexible formats rather than relying on a single institution.
An online designation does not necessarily mean every course, degree option, campus requirement, or field placement can be completed remotely. Students should ask each school how often they must attend in person and whether placements can be arranged near where they live.
Cost-conscious students may want to begin with the lower-price schools below, then request a program-specific financial estimate. Tuition and average net price are school-level figures, not prices for a particular BSW or MSW, and actual costs can vary by residency, aid, enrollment load, and program requirements.
These amounts are starting points for comparison rather than rankings of program quality. Students should confirm current tuition, fees, financial aid, and field-placement expenses directly with each school.
Students can narrow New Mexico’s small program market by comparing degree level, CSWE accreditation, specialization, delivery format, field placement arrangements, and total cost. MSW applicants should also check advanced-standing eligibility and whether a program’s concentration aligns with their career plans.
Human services and mental or social health programs may support related career goals, but they should not be treated as social work degrees. For example, University of the Southwest offers a related mental and social health master’s option rather than a social work degree.
New Mexico has four schools with CSWE-accredited social work programs. Each offers both a baccalaureate and master’s pathway, giving BSW and MSW students the same number of institutions to compare.
All four schools with CSWE-accredited social work programs report some online availability. Students should confirm whether their specific MSW plan is fully online or hybrid and ask about campus visits, synchronous classes, and in-person field placements.
Yes. All four schools with CSWE-accredited MSW programs identify advanced-standing plans. Eligibility and time to completion may differ, so applicants should verify admission requirements directly with each program.
Based on reported school-level figures, Eastern New Mexico University, New Mexico Highlands University, and Western New Mexico University have the lowest listed in-state tuition among New Mexico social work schools. Eastern New Mexico University, Western New Mexico University, and New Mexico State University have the lowest listed average net prices. These figures are not social work program-specific costs.
No doctoral-level social work option is identified among New Mexico’s social work schools. Doctoral students may need to investigate out-of-state study or a related doctoral field.
Completing a listed program does not automatically guarantee licensure. Students should verify current education, field experience, examination, application, and other requirements with the licensing authority in the state where they intend to practice.
Whether you live in Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Rio Rancho or elsewhere in New Mexico, you can find the right social work or human services degree program for you. Filter schools in New Mexico by degree level and field type. Rank schools by features that matter to you. Explore all the social work programs offered in New Mexico below.
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Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
3,357
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
38.93%
In-State Tuition:
$7,194
Out-of-State Tuition:
$9,174
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$4,904
Applicants Accepted:
91.66%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
500
Average SAT Math Score:
480
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Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
1,451
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
26.45%
In-State Tuition:
$7,416
Out-of-State Tuition:
$12,336
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$14,838
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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.
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Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
2,026
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
24.18%
In-State Tuition:
$7,856
Out-of-State Tuition:
$14,342
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$8,522
Applicants Accepted:
Not enough data
Average SAT Score:
N/A
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N/A
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N/A
Degree Levels Offered
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Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
11,946
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
53.42%
In-State Tuition:
$8,183
Out-of-State Tuition:
$25,307
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$8,889
Applicants Accepted:
88.97%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
525
Average SAT Math Score:
505
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Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
346
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
26.6%
In-State Tuition:
$16,670
Out-of-State Tuition:
$16,670
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$16,927
Applicants Accepted:
Not enough data
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N/A
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