Nebraska Social Work Degree Programs
AKA: ASW, BSW, MSW, DSW, Clinical MSW
Data Source:
Dept. of Education - 2026
Social Worker License has analyzed data from 12 schools who offer degree programs in the field of social work and human services. Jump to schools.
Nebraska offers more choices for undergraduate social work students than for graduate applicants. Students can compare six BSW options, while MSW applicants have three CSWE-accredited options to investigate. The full school list below can help students narrow these choices by location, format, and cost.
Students seeking a doctorate will need to look beyond Nebraska because no in-state doctoral social work program is identified. Certificate programs and related human services or mental and social health programs are also offered, but these alternatives should not be treated as BSW, MSW, or doctoral social work degrees.
Students seeking a CSWE-accredited social work pathway have seven Nebraska schools to compare. The undergraduate market is larger, with six CSWE-accredited baccalaureate options, while MSW applicants can focus on three accredited graduate programs.
CSWE programmatic accreditation applies to a specific social work program and is separate from institutional accreditation. Students should confirm the current accreditation status of their intended BSW or MSW directly with the school and CSWE.
Students looking for flexibility have a smaller set of social work programs to investigate. Three Nebraska schools with CSWE-accredited social work programs report some online availability: Bellevue University, University of Nebraska at Kearney, and University of Nebraska at Omaha.
An online indicator does not mean every course, degree option, campus activity, or field placement can be completed remotely. Ask each school whether online study applies to the BSW or MSW, whether any campus visits are required, and how field placements are arranged near your community.
Cost-conscious students may want to begin with the schools below, which have the lowest reported school-level prices among Nebraska’s social work options. These figures are starting points for comparison, not measures of program quality.
Tuition and average net price are institution-wide figures, not social work program-specific costs. Students should request a personalized estimate that accounts for degree level, residency, fees, financial aid, course load, and field placement expenses.
Students can narrow Nebraska’s choices by first selecting the needed degree level, then comparing accreditation, delivery format, field education, schedule, and total cost. MSW applicants may also want to examine advanced standing, specialization, and dual-degree opportunities.
Human services and mental or social health programs can be useful alternatives for adjacent career goals, but they are not automatically equivalent to social work degrees. Review the program title, curriculum, accreditation, and intended career outcomes before applying.
Nebraska has seven schools with CSWE-accredited social work programs. Students can compare six accredited baccalaureate options and three accredited master’s options, with two schools offering programs at both levels.
Yes. CSWE-accredited MSW options are identified at Bellevue University, University of Nebraska at Omaha, and Nebraska Wesleyan University. Compare format, specialization, schedule, advanced-standing eligibility, and field placement arrangements.
Three schools with CSWE-accredited social work programs report some online availability: Bellevue University, University of Nebraska at Kearney, and University of Nebraska at Omaha. Verify which degree and courses are online, whether campus visits are required, and whether field placements can be completed locally.
Based on reported school-level figures, Chadron State College, University of Nebraska at Kearney, and University of Nebraska at Omaha have the lowest listed in-state tuition among Nebraska social work schools. Chadron State College, University of Nebraska at Omaha, and University of Nebraska at Kearney have the lowest listed average net prices. These figures are not social work program-specific costs.
No doctoral-level social work option is identified in Nebraska. Students seeking doctoral study may need to compare programs outside the state.
Completing a listed program does not automatically guarantee licensure. Students should verify current Nebraska education, examination, supervised-experience, and application requirements with the appropriate licensing authority before enrolling.
Whether you live in Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue or elsewhere in Nebraska, you can find the right social work or human services degree program for you. Filter schools in Nebraska by degree level and field type. Rank schools by features that matter to you. Explore all the social work programs offered in Nebraska below.
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
1,540
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
45.03%
In-State Tuition:
$8,290
Out-of-State Tuition:
$8,290
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$12,549
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
4,088
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
54.92%
In-State Tuition:
$8,676
Out-of-State Tuition:
$15,284
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$16,242
Applicants Accepted:
89.49%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
524
Average SAT Math Score:
512
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
11,488
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
53.44%
In-State Tuition:
$8,718
Out-of-State Tuition:
$23,206
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$13,441
Applicants Accepted:
86.98%
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
10,220
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
40.74%
In-State Tuition:
$9,903
Out-of-State Tuition:
$9,903
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$17,550
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
19,178
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
65.89%
In-State Tuition:
$10,434
Out-of-State Tuition:
$28,584
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$17,747
Applicants Accepted:
87.49%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
605
Average SAT Math Score:
600
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
471
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
56.2%
In-State Tuition:
$29,334
Out-of-State Tuition:
$29,334
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$23,716
Applicants Accepted:
100%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
550
Average SAT Math Score:
505
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
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
1,283
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
60.31%
In-State Tuition:
$40,640
Out-of-State Tuition:
$40,640
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$23,965
Applicants Accepted:
85.72%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
570
Average SAT Math Score:
555
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
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
1,159
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
45.54%
In-State Tuition:
$42,050
Out-of-State Tuition:
$42,050
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$26,267
Applicants Accepted:
66.12%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
523
Average SAT Math Score:
505
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
1,453
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
60.24%
In-State Tuition:
$43,572
Out-of-State Tuition:
$43,572
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$18,327
Applicants Accepted:
79.82%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
575
Average SAT Math Score:
590
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
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
978
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
61.72%
In-State Tuition:
$43,985
Out-of-State Tuition:
$43,985
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$26,364
Applicants Accepted:
98.01%
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
4,348
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
78.52%
In-State Tuition:
$48,856
Out-of-State Tuition:
$48,856
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$31,568
Applicants Accepted:
79.75%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
630
Average SAT Math Score:
620
