Northwestern State University of Louisiana
At a glance
| Program | BSW | MSW |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4 yr | 2 yr |
| Tuition / yr | $8.9K in · $20K out | $9.8K in · $21K out |
| Total cost | $35K in · $79K out | $20K in · $41K out |
| Grads 23–24 | 43 | 0 · TBD |
| LCSW payback | — | 1.0yr |
Across all programs at the institution, 95% of students take at least one course online, and 57% are enrolled exclusively online.
CSWE-Accredited Programs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
BSW · Bachelor of Social Work
MSW · Master of Social Work
What this MSW costs you — and how fast it pays back
At $9.8K/yr in-state tuition, the full Northwestern State University of Louisiana MSW program runs about $20K over 2 years. After completing post-MSW supervised hours (typically 2 years) and passing the ASWB Clinical exam, an LCSW in clinical practice typically earns ~$20,000/yr more than an LMSW without clinical licensure. That makes your tuition payback period roughly 1.0 years after licensure.
This is a directional estimate using BLS national medians. Actual ROI varies by region, setting, and specialization. Out-of-state students typically face higher tuition; some programs offer assistantships that reduce net cost.