Washington Social Work Degree Programs
AKA: ASW, BSW, MSW, DSW, Clinical MSW
Data Source:
Dept. of Education - 2026
Social Worker License has analyzed data from 27 schools who offer degree programs in the field of social work and human services. Jump to schools.
Washington students have more choices at the undergraduate level than at the graduate level. Ten schools offer bachelor’s-level social work study, while master’s choices are concentrated among a smaller group. The full school list below can help students compare locations, degree levels, and institution types.
Master’s counts differ across school-level degree classifications and current CSWE program entries: five schools fall within the social work-specific master’s group, while CSWE identifies accredited MSW pathways at seven schools. Applicants should confirm each school’s current degree offerings before applying.
Students seeking an accredited professional pathway have several programs to compare. Eight Washington schools have CSWE-accredited social work programs, and all eight offer an accredited baccalaureate pathway. Seven also have an accredited MSW pathway, giving graduate applicants multiple choices despite a smaller market than at the bachelor’s level.
CSWE programmatic accreditation applies to a specific social work program and is separate from institutional accreditation. Students should verify the current accreditation status of the exact BSW, BASW, or MSW program they plan to enter.
Students looking for online flexibility have a smaller set of schools to investigate. Three schools with CSWE-accredited social work programs report some online availability, so format may become an important early filter for students who cannot relocate or attend campus regularly.
An online designation does not necessarily mean every degree option, course, campus activity, or field placement can be completed remotely. Ask each school how often students must attend in person and how field education is arranged near their community.
Cost-conscious students may want to start with the lower-price social work schools below, then request a program-specific estimate. These figures are useful comparison signals, not measures of program quality.
Tuition and average net price are school-level figures rather than prices for a particular BSW or MSW. Actual costs can vary by degree level, enrollment status, fees, financial aid, books, travel, and field education expenses.
Students can narrow Washington’s choices by starting with degree level, CSWE accreditation, location, learning format, and total cost. MSW applicants may also want to compare advanced standing, specializations, dual degrees, and part-time or evening schedules.
Washington also has programs in human services, mental and social health services, and related social service fields. These may support adjacent career goals, but students should not assume that they are social work degrees or that they meet the same education expectations.
Ten Washington schools offer bachelor’s-level social work study. Graduate choices are fewer, and doctoral social work study is concentrated at University of Washington-Seattle Campus. The full school list below provides school-by-school details.
Yes. Eight Washington schools have CSWE-accredited social work programs. All eight have an accredited baccalaureate pathway, and seven have an accredited MSW pathway. Verify the current status of the specific program directly with the school.
Three schools with CSWE-accredited social work programs report some online availability: Heritage University, Walla Walla University, and University of Washington-Tacoma Campus. Confirm which degree, courses, and plan of study are online, along with any campus and field placement requirements.
Yes. Several CSWE-accredited MSW programs include an advanced-standing plan. Eligibility and program length can differ, so applicants should ask each school about prior degree requirements and admissions criteria.
Based on reported school-level figures, Highline College, Edmonds College, and Eastern Washington University have the lowest listed in-state tuition among Washington social work schools. Highline College, University of Washington-Tacoma Campus, and Edmonds College 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 program accreditation and confirm that the curriculum and field education align with the requirements for their intended credential or license.
Whether you live in Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Vancouver or elsewhere in Washington, you can find the right social work or human services degree program for you. Filter schools in Washington by degree level and field type. Rank schools by features that matter to you. Explore all the social work programs offered in Washington below.
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
Public
Total Enrollment
629
Accredited By:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Graduation Rate:
41.67%
In-State Tuition:
$4,365
Out-of-State Tuition:
$4,365
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$3,136
Applicants Accepted:
Not enough data
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
Public
Total Enrollment
3,838
Accredited By:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Graduation Rate:
Not enough data
In-State Tuition:
$4,772
Out-of-State Tuition:
$5,332
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$9,879
Applicants Accepted:
Not enough data
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:
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
3,656
Accredited By:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Graduation Rate:
Not enough data
In-State Tuition:
$4,810
Out-of-State Tuition:
$10,875
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$11,010
Applicants Accepted:
Not enough data
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
3,953
Accredited By:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Graduation Rate:
Not enough data
In-State Tuition:
$5,184
Out-of-State Tuition:
$5,745
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$8,819
Applicants Accepted:
Not enough data
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
Public
Total Enrollment
4,945
Accredited By:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Graduation Rate:
Not enough data
In-State Tuition:
$5,233
Out-of-State Tuition:
$11,183
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$11,465
Applicants Accepted:
Not enough data
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
1,552
Accredited By:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Graduation Rate:
Not enough data
In-State Tuition:
$5,266
Out-of-State Tuition:
$5,651
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$9,862
Applicants Accepted:
Not enough data
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
Public
Total Enrollment
2,406
Accredited By:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Graduation Rate:
Not enough data
In-State Tuition:
$5,997
Out-of-State Tuition:
$12,062
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$6,817
Applicants Accepted:
Not enough data
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
Public
Total Enrollment
6,222
Accredited By:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Graduation Rate:
51.71%
In-State Tuition:
$8,586
Out-of-State Tuition:
$25,959
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$13,886
Applicants Accepted:
90.75%
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
276
Accredited By:
Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools
Graduation Rate:
16.67%
In-State Tuition:
$8,850
Out-of-State Tuition:
$8,850
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$22,662
Applicants Accepted:
Not enough data
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
Public
Total Enrollment
7,833
Accredited By:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Graduation Rate:
57.32%
In-State Tuition:
$9,417
Out-of-State Tuition:
$27,526
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$18,476
Applicants Accepted:
90.62%
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
Public
Total Enrollment
13,544
Accredited By:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Graduation Rate:
66.86%
In-State Tuition:
$9,582
Out-of-State Tuition:
$28,707
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$21,193
Applicants Accepted:
93.25%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
615
Average SAT Math Score:
585
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:
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
31,942
Accredited By:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Graduation Rate:
85.16%
In-State Tuition:
$12,973
Out-of-State Tuition:
$43,209
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$14,091
Applicants Accepted:
39.15%
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
4,185
Accredited By:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Graduation Rate:
56.63%
In-State Tuition:
$13,168
Out-of-State Tuition:
$43,404
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$10,163
Applicants Accepted:
82.52%
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
21,099
Accredited By:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Graduation Rate:
63.74%
In-State Tuition:
$13,391
Out-of-State Tuition:
$29,950
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$14,971
Applicants Accepted:
86.64%
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
405
Accredited By:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Graduation Rate:
33.33%
In-State Tuition:
$14,652
Out-of-State Tuition:
$14,652
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$35,671
Applicants Accepted:
Not enough data
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
812
Accredited By:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Graduation Rate:
44.86%
In-State Tuition:
$20,928
Out-of-State Tuition:
$20,928
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$14,598
Applicants Accepted:
Not enough data
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
1,252
Accredited By:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Graduation Rate:
65.57%
In-State Tuition:
$34,227
Out-of-State Tuition:
$34,227
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$23,329
Applicants Accepted:
Not enough data
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
645
Accredited By:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Graduation Rate:
68.53%
In-State Tuition:
$36,035
Out-of-State Tuition:
$36,035
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$22,288
Applicants Accepted:
83.2%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
558
Average SAT Math Score:
540
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
1,762
Accredited By:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Graduation Rate:
66.42%
In-State Tuition:
$40,407
Out-of-State Tuition:
$40,407
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$24,488
Applicants Accepted:
83.4%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
595
Average SAT Math Score:
580
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
1,158
Accredited By:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Graduation Rate:
61.02%
In-State Tuition:
$45,510
Out-of-State Tuition:
$45,510
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$28,119
Applicants Accepted:
89.8%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
573
Average SAT Math Score:
538
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
2,401
Accredited By:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Graduation Rate:
72.08%
In-State Tuition:
$52,254
Out-of-State Tuition:
$52,254
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$19,589
Applicants Accepted:
78.02%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
632
Average SAT Math Score:
632
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
1,858
Accredited By:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Graduation Rate:
75.84%
In-State Tuition:
$52,880
Out-of-State Tuition:
$52,880
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$26,534
Applicants Accepted:
89.78%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
590
Average SAT Math Score:
585
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
5,198
Accredited By:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Graduation Rate:
88.49%
In-State Tuition:
$55,480
Out-of-State Tuition:
$55,480
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$35,119
Applicants Accepted:
81.69%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
650
Average SAT Math Score:
645
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.
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
4,062
Accredited By:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Graduation Rate:
75.15%
In-State Tuition:
$56,721
Out-of-State Tuition:
$56,721
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$34,662
Applicants Accepted:
76.92%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
605
Average SAT Math Score:
620
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
1,594
Accredited By:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Graduation Rate:
76.26%
In-State Tuition:
$62,898
Out-of-State Tuition:
$62,898
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$38,394
Applicants Accepted:
72.25%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
640
Average SAT Math Score:
620
