Master of Social Work Program (MSW)
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700+ certified field partners nationwide
100% of students receive $11k+ in scholarships
ASWB licensure pass rates 102% higher than state average
Get Hands-On Experience, At All Levels of Social Work
There’s no limit to a social worker’s impact — the difference you make in one person’s life has the power to uplift the lives of many others. Tulane University’s Master of Social Work (MSW) prepares you to do work that matters in the communities you care about.
Available online and on campus, the MSW program integrates clinical and community-based practices so you can gain hands-on experience in social work. Our field education partnerships in Louisiana and across the U.S. provide opportunities to develop real-world skills with diverse populations.
With full-time and part-time options available, you can complete the MSW in as few as 16 months or extend your degree completion period across two and a half years. A dual-degree program is also available for social work students interested in disaster recovery and resilience — the MSW/MS in Disaster Resilience Leadership.
Let’s take on top social challenges, TUgether.
"IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR ENGAGING AND FULFILLING CLASS SESSIONS, FULL OF DISCUSSION AND DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES FROM YOUR PEERS AND INSTRUCTORS, THEN THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU."
– Roy Cobb III., MSW ’22
Financial Support for Every MSW Student
100% of students in our MSW program received scholarships and/or financial aid in 2024. Every MSW student receives at least $11k in scholarships, with opportunities for additional merit- and need-based aid. Financial support is available equally to online and on-campus students.
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Why Earn a MSW at Tulane?
The holistic focus of Tulane’s MSW prepares students to make a difference at all levels of social work. You’ll be equipped to:
- Provide direct support to individuals and families
- Solve challenges at the community level, working with shelters, schools, and neighborhoods
- Address systemic social issues at a local, national, and global scale
With optional focus areas in Disaster and Collective Trauma or Mental Health, Addiction, and the Family, the MSW program allows you to develop a specialized skill set to serve those in need.
Our programs address current industry issues — with many of our faculty members engaged in groundbreaking research — preparing you with the knowledge needed to tackle future challenges and stay ahead of the curve in your career.
Why Tulane School of Social Work?
Tulane School of Social Work is recognized for quality academics, ranked in the top 30 Best Schools for Social Work by U.S. News & World Report.
Located downtown near the French Quarter, Tulane School of Social Work sits in the heart of New Orleans. Whether you’re studying online or on campus, you’ll experience the unique spirit of the city through courses taught by professors embedded within the local community.
About Tulane School of Social Work
With over 100 years of innovation and impact in New Orleans, the South, and across the U.S., Tulane School of Social Work has remained committed to its motto, “not for oneself, but for one’s own.” Continuing this tradition, Tulane School of Social Work offers industry-focused graduate degrees and a certificate program for purpose-driven professionals to do work that matters — in the New Orleans community and beyond.
Make a Difference in a Growing Field
The demand for social workers is growing, with over 67,000 jobs projected each year through 2033, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Graduates of Tulane’s MSW program have gone on to work in hospitals, schools, and community centers, as well as nonprofit organizations and government agencies.
Take a look at the top industries and median annual wages for social workers in 2023:*
Local Government (Excluding Education and Hospitals)
Median Annual Salary: $64,550
Median Annual Salary: $62,980
Educational Services (State, Local, and Private)
State Government (Excluding Education and Hospitals)
Median Annual Salary: $54,600
Individual and Family Services
Median Annual Salary: $48,550
Community Food and Housing, Emergency and Other Relief Services, and Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Median Annual Salary: $46,650
*Salary information sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Accredited Excellence
Tulane School of Social Work’s on-campus and online MSW are fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
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