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What Social Work Doctorates Does Boston College Offer?
Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts offers one social work doctorate: PhD in Social Work, taught on campus. The PhD is funded, with tuition covered and a stipend or assistantship.
A master's degree in social work or a related field is required
GRE
GRE optional
Funding
Every admitted PhD student receives a doctoral fellowship valued at more than $250,000 over four years, including tuition remission, health insurance, an annual living stipend and conference and professional development support
From Boston College's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 10, 2026. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.
How Boston College Compares
PhD in Social Work requires 45 credits; the median social work PhD on this site requires 51.
Boston College states that its PhD students are funded, like 46 of the 77 social work PhDs on this site.
Social Work Doctorates Awarded at Boston College
research doctorates (PhD) awarded, 2022-23
4
Federal completions data (IPEDS, CIP 44.0701) count 4 social work doctorates awarded by Boston College in 2022-23. By research doctorates, that places it 50th of 80 schools on this site that awarded any. These are awards conferred, not graduates or outcomes, and newer programs show none yet.
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Boston College PhD in Social Work: Common Questions
Can You Earn Boston College's PhD in Social Work Online?
No. PhD in Social Work is taught on campus.
Is Boston College's PhD in Social Work Funded?
PhD in Social Work: Every admitted PhD student receives a doctoral fellowship valued at more than $250,000 over four years, including tuition remission, health insurance, an annual living stipend and conference and professional development support.
What Do You Need to Apply to Boston College's PhD?
PhD in Social Work: A master's degree in social work or a related field is required.
Does Boston College Require the GRE?
PhD in Social Work: GRE optional.
How Long Does Boston College's PhD Take?
PhD in Social Work: Typically 4 years (45 credit hours (30 required, 15 elective)).
Every program on this site was checked on the school's own website in October 2026. CSWE status for practice doctorates comes only from the Council on Social Work Education's own directory, and program size from U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS) doctoral completions. Sponsored listings are labeled as ads and never change which programs we list or how we rank them. How we verify programs