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Best MSW Programs near Shreveport, LA (2026)
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Edited by Zoe MacDougall, BS
Shreveport, Louisiana (population 177,959) has no MSW campus within city limits . 4 Louisiana programs also offer an online option. Every program below is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), the requirement for Louisiana licensure.
Best MSW programs in Shreveport, LA
No CSWE-accredited MSW program currently lists a campus inside Shreveport, LA. See the nearby and online options below.
Online MSW programs available in Shreveport, LA
Louisiana-based CSWE-accredited programs with an online option, which Shreveport, LA residents can complete from home. See the full online MSW ranking for national options.
| Institution | Accredited | Adv. Standing | Natl. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulane University | 1927 | Yes | #55 |
| Louisiana State University and A&M College | 1940 | Yes | #75 |
| Southern University at New Orleans | 1985 | Yes | #100 |
| Louisiana Christian University | 2017 | Yes | #181 |
How much do social workers make in Shreveport, LA in 2026?
Shreveport, Louisiana sits within the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metro area, the labor market that sets pay and demand for its social workers. Across specialties, the area employs roughly 610 social workers , and the best-paid specialty here is social workers, all other at a $109,390 median. Figures are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS program (May 2025).
| Occupation | Employed | Median wage | Typical range (10th–90th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare social workers | 360 | $60,460 | $31,060 – $72,930 |
| Mental health & substance abuse social workers | 80 | $59,760 | $36,330 – $72,690 |
| Child, family & school social workers | 70 | $42,160 | $34,480 – $67,210 |
| Social workers, all other | 100 | $109,390 | $59,350 – $134,910 |
| Social & community service managers (macro) | 130 | $75,910 | $48,120 – $151,220 |
How local pay compares
Healthcare social workers around Shreveport, LA earn a median of $60,460 versus $61,080 statewide in Louisiana and $69,060 nationally. That is below the Louisiana median.
Where do social workers work in Shreveport, LA in 2026?
Shreveport, Louisiana sits in Caddo Parish. Organizations in and around the city that commonly employ MSW-level social workers include:
- Northwest Louisiana Human Services District
- Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport and Willis-Knighton Health
- Caddo Parish Public Schools
- Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services
- Volunteers of America North Louisiana
Representative local employers known to operate in the area; illustrative, not an exhaustive or BLS-sourced list.
Nationally, BLS projects social worker employment to grow 6% from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations, driven by demand in healthcare and mental-health settings. Macro roles such as social and community service managers are projected to grow alongside them. See pay by role in our career guides.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025) for Shreveport-Bossier City, LA; employment projections from the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook. Wages are annual medians.
What kind of social work license do I need in Shreveport, LA?
After an MSW from Shreveport, LA or anywhere, these are the Louisiana social work licenses, per ASWB. A CSWE-accredited degree is required for each.
| License | Education | Supervised hours | Exam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Social Worker (CSW) | Master of Social Work | — | Exam Not Required |
| Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | Master of Social Work | 3000 hours | Clinical |
| Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) | Master of Social Work | — | Masters |
| Registered Social Worker (RSW) | Bachelor of Social Work or Master of Social Work | — | Exam Not Required |
Source: ASWB social work licensure database. Verify current requirements with the Louisiana state board before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
- CSWE Directory of Accredited Programs for program accreditation, campuses, and structure.
- U.S. Census Bureau 2023 Gazetteer (city coordinates) and Population Estimates Program (population).
- ASWB social work licensure database for Louisiana license requirements.
Last updated 2026-06-12. "Near" means a program campus within 60 straight-line miles of the city center.