University of North Carolina Wilmington
At a glance
| Program | BSW | MSW |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4 yr | 2 yr |
| Tuition / yr | $7.3K in · $24K out | $8.1K in · $24K out |
| Total cost | $29K in · $97K out | $16K in · $48K out |
| Grads 23–24 | 73 | 78 |
| LCSW payback | — | 0.8yr |
Across all programs at the institution, 86% of students take at least one course online, and 29% are enrolled exclusively online.
CSWE-Accredited Programs at University of North Carolina Wilmington
BSW · Bachelor of Social Work
MSW · Master of Social Work
What this MSW costs you — and how fast it pays back
At $8.1K/yr in-state tuition, the full University of North Carolina Wilmington MSW program runs about $16K 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 0.8 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.