Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) is currently the only school with a physical campus in Ohio that offers an online MSW program. The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at CWRU is ranked in the top 10 for Master of Social Work (MSW) programs in the United States by US News and World Report (2012 rankings). CWRU offers a Master of Science in Social Administration (MSSA) program that is equivalent to an MSW degree program. The MSSA program is offered in a part-time format (students are enrolled full-time) with both traditional and advanced standing tracks.

Please note: All online MSW programs require students to complete field education at a local health services agency.

In addition to CWRU, there are 24 online MSW programs offered by out-of-state schools that accept students from Ohio. Some out-of-state programs charge the same tuition for in-state and out-of-state students, while others do not. On OnlineMSWPrograms.com, we have done our best to indicate which schools charge the same tuition rates for in-state and out-of-state students, but always recommend that students reach out to prospective schools to confirm current tuition rates before applying.

Of the 24 out-of-state programs, 19 are fully online and do not require students to visit the campus while they complete their degree program. The other five schools do require students to make a limited number of campus visits during the program. These programs give students a chance to meet instructors and fellow classmates in person in addition to interacting online. The five schools that require campus visits are California State University, San Bernardino, Humboldt State University (California), Indiana University, Portland State University (Oregon), and the University of North Dakota.

In the tables below, click on the school name to learn more about the programs offered by that school.