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What Social Work Doctorates Does Boston University Offer?
Boston University in Boston, 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.
From Boston University's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 10, 2026. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.
How Boston University Compares
PhD in Social Work requires 63 credits; the median social work PhD on this site requires 51.
Boston University states that its PhD students are funded, like 46 of the 77 social work PhDs on this site.
Social Work Doctorates Awarded at Boston University
research doctorates (PhD) awarded, 2022-23
4
Federal completions data (IPEDS, CIP 44.0701) count 4 social work doctorates awarded by Boston University in 2022-23. By research doctorates, that places it 51st 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 University PhD in Social Work: Common Questions
Can You Earn Boston University's PhD in Social Work Online?
No. PhD in Social Work is taught on campus.
Is Boston University's PhD in Social Work Funded?
PhD in Social Work: Multi-year funding package of up to five years, including tuition, paid stipends and health care.
What Do You Need to Apply to Boston University's PhD?
PhD in Social Work: An MSW or a related master's degree.
Does Boston University Require the GRE?
PhD in Social Work: GRE and MAT no longer required.
How Long Does Boston University's PhD Take?
PhD in Social Work: Full-time program designed to be completed within five years (63-credit plan with coursework completed in four semesters (two years)).
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