Tuition and Fees - MSW
Tuition and Fee General Information
Paying for college is a big financial commitment. At Ohio State, the credentials you earn will be from one of the top public universities in the country, and earning your credential online makes it a great value, as well as a great investment in your future.
Tuition varies by program and the number of credits you’re enrolled in. Find tuition rates on the registrar’s website.
Online Master of Social Work
The tables below estimate the total cost for the completion of the program. Total cost estimates account for tuition, fees, course materials, and one-time fees for students beginning a program during the 2023-2024 academic year. Estimates do not include financial aid, scholarships, or grants.
There are multiple pathways for earning your Master of Social Work degree:
- The 43-credit Master of Social Work Advanced Standing Alternative Plan program can be completed full-time in three semesters or part-time in six semesters.
- The Traditional Online Master of Social Work program is 63 credits and can be completed in four semesters, eight semesters, or eleven semesters.
Estimates are based on the expenses typical of a Master of Social Work student. Actual costs may vary. For more information on the courses and curriculum, visit the department’s page or request more information.
Estimated Total Cost of Completion
Full-Time Traditional Online MSW, 63 Credits in 4 Semesters | Estimated Total Cost of Completion
RESIDENCY | TOTAL COST | PER SEMESTER |
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Ohio Residents | $27,734.24 | $6,933.56 |
Non-Residents | $28,534.24 | $7,133.56 |
Tuition and Fees
Instructional Fees | $782.19 per credit hour |
General Fees | $29.88 per credit hour |
Distance Learning Fees | $100 per semester |
Non-Resident Surcharge | $200 per semester |
Additional Program Costs
Application Fee | $60 one-time fee ($70 for international students) |
Textbooks & Course Materials | $1,288 total cost (may vary) |
Estimated Cost Based on Alternative Program Completion Pathways
Part-Time Traditional Online MSW, 63 Credits in 8 Semesters | Estimated Total Cost of Completion
RESIDENCY | TOTAL COST | PER SEMESTER |
Ohio Residents | $50,872.20 | $5,784.49 - $6,596.56 |
Non-Residents | $52,472.20 | $5,984.59 - $6,796.56 |
Part-Time Traditional Online MSW, 63 Credits in 11 Semesters | Estimated Total Cost of Completion
RESIDENCY | TOTAL COST | PER SEMESTER |
Ohio Residents | $53,608.41 | $3,348.28 - $5,784.49 |
Non-Residents | $55,808.41 | $3,548.28 - $5,984.49 |
Full-Time Online MSW ASAP, 43 Credits in 3 Semesters | Estimated Total Cost of Completion
RESIDENCY | TOTAL COST | PER SEMESTER |
Ohio Residents | $20,745.68 | $6,915.23 |
Non-Residents | $21,345.68 | $7,115.23 |
Part-Time Online MSW ASAP, 43 Credits in 6 Semesters | Estimated Total Cost of Completion
RESIDENCY | TOTAL COST | PER SEMESTER |
Ohio Residents | $34,850.87 | $4,972.42 - $6,596.56 |
Non-Residents | $36,050.87 | $5,172.42 - $6,796.56 |