Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
At a glance
| Program | BSW | MSW |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4 yr | 2 yr |
| Tuition / yr | $13K | $14K in · $31K out |
| Total cost | $53K | $28K in · $62K out |
| Grads 23–24 | 38 | 46 |
| LCSW payback | — | 1.4yr |
Across all programs at the institution, 67% of students take at least one course online, and 23% are enrolled exclusively online.
CSWE-Accredited Programs at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
BSW · Bachelor of Social Work
MSW · Master of Social Work
What this MSW costs you — and how fast it pays back
At $14K/yr in-state tuition, the full Southern Illinois University-Carbondale MSW program runs about $28K 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 1.4 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.