University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
At a glance
| Program | BSW | MSW |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4 yr | 2 yr |
| Tuition / yr | $18K in · $40K out | $19K in · $34K out |
| Total cost | $73K in · $160K out | $39K in · $69K out |
| Grads 23–24 | 73 | 180 |
| LCSW payback | — | 1.9yr |
Across all programs at the institution, 76% of students take at least one course online, and 20% are enrolled exclusively online.
CSWE-Accredited Programs at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
BSW · Bachelor of Social Work
MSW · Master of Social Work
What this MSW costs you — and how fast it pays back
At $19K/yr in-state tuition, the full University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign MSW program runs about $39K 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 1.9 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.