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MSWKentucky.com The True-Cost Census · 2027

The Kentucky MSW True-Cost Census

CSWE-accredited · Owensboro, Kentucky

Master of Social Work — Brescia University — 2027 edition

Brescia University's CSWE-accredited MSW in Owensboro — accredited since February 2019 — runs 60 credits over two years or 30 for advanced standing, online and on campus. The private nonprofit university targets therapy and leadership preparation, with qualifying employment hours countable toward field hours under conditions and ASWB exam fee reimbursement for graduates. No program-specific per-credit tuition rate is published, so this census does not estimate cost.

Verified federal outcomes: Brescia University

These are institution-level figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (2023 data year, the most recent published) — they describe the whole institution, not the MSW program specifically. "Not published" means the figure was suppressed in federal reporting, not that it is zero.

Tuition and fees, in-state$30,450
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$30,450
Average net price$14,626
Graduation rate (150% time)Not published
Undergraduate enrollment538
Admission rateNot published

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (unit ID 156356). Last verified: October 2026. Confirm current tuition and aid directly with the school before applying.

Program snapshot

Brescia University — verified facts
AccreditationCSWE-accredited — initial accreditation February 2019
Two-year credits60 credits
Advanced standing credits30 credits
Cost statusNot published — no program-level per-credit rate confirmed

Estimated total tuition

Exhibit 1 · Estimated total tuition Source: published university inputs
Not calculated from verified inputs. Brescia does not publish a program-specific per-credit MSW tuition rate in current primary sources we could confirm. Rather than borrow a university-wide graduate rate, this census lists the cost as not published.

Formats & tracks

  • Two-year (60-credit) and advanced standing (30-credit) tracks published on the program page.
  • Online delivery with synchronous and asynchronous courses, plus an on-campus option with full-time and part-time plans.
  • Qualifying employment hours may count toward field hours under program conditions; confirm current rules with the program.

Accreditation evidence

  • Brescia University's Master of Social Work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; initial accreditation was granted in February 2019.

Admissions notes

  • Review current admission requirements, application deadlines, and BSW-recency rules for advanced standing directly with the program before applying.
  • Confirm current delivery formats, sequencing, and any employment-based field placement rules with the program.
Admission requirements, deadlines, and BSW-recency rules change — confirm current details with the program before applying.

Frequently asked questions

Is Brescia's MSW program CSWE-accredited?

Yes. Brescia's Master of Social Work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; initial accreditation was granted in February 2019.

Is Brescia's MSW available online?

Yes. The program offers online delivery with synchronous and asynchronous courses, alongside an on-campus option in Owensboro.

How many credits is Brescia's MSW?

The two-year track requires 60 credits and the advanced standing track requires 30 credits, per the program page.

Why is there no cost estimate for Brescia's MSW?

Brescia does not publish a program-specific per-credit MSW tuition rate in current primary sources, so this census labels the cost not published rather than estimating from an unverified rate.

Sources

  1. CSWE accreditation. Program page: 'Brescia University's Master of Social Work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.' Source ↗
  2. Credit totals and delivery. Program page: 60-credit two-year and 30-credit advanced standing tracks; online and on-campus options. Source ↗