Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

Bryn Mawr College PhD in Social Work

PhDPrivate nonprofitGraduate School of Social Work and Social Research

What Social Work Doctorates Does Bryn Mawr College Offer?

Bryn Mawr College in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania offers one social work doctorate: Doctoral Program in Social Work (Ph.D.), taught on campus. The PhD is funded, with tuition covered and a stipend or assistantship.

Doctoral Program in Social Work (Ph.D.) at Bryn Mawr College

Doctoral Program in Social Work (Ph.D.) at Bryn Mawr College

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Degree
PhD in Social Work
Format
On campus
Schedule
Part-time study offered
Credits
12 courses (10 required and 2 electives)
Length
A minimum of four semesters of class work; maximum of 8 years to complete
Final project
Three comprehensive exams, dissertation and final oral examination
Degree you need
Master's degree in social work or a related field from an accredited university
Practice experience
Two years of post-MSW work experience recommended but not required
Funding
All Ph.D. students are funded equally, with full tuition waivers and substantial stipends to offset costs of living
Start terms
Fall

From Bryn Mawr College's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 10, 2026. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.

How Bryn Mawr College Compares

  • Bryn Mawr College states that its PhD students are funded, like 46 of the 77 social work PhDs on this site.

Social Work Doctorates Awarded at Bryn Mawr College

research doctorates (PhD) awarded, 2022-23
2

Federal completions data (IPEDS, CIP 44.0701) count 2 social work doctorates awarded by Bryn Mawr College in 2022-23. By research doctorates, that places it 70th 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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Bryn Mawr College PhD in Social Work: Common Questions

Can You Earn Bryn Mawr College's PhD in Social Work Online?

No. Doctoral Program in Social Work (Ph.D.) is taught on campus.

Is Bryn Mawr College's PhD in Social Work Funded?

Doctoral Program in Social Work (Ph.D.): All Ph.D. students are funded equally, with full tuition waivers and substantial stipends to offset costs of living.

What Do You Need to Apply to Bryn Mawr College's PhD?

Doctoral Program in Social Work (Ph.D.): Master's degree in social work or a related field from an accredited university. Two years of post-MSW work experience recommended but not required.

How Long Does Bryn Mawr College's PhD Take?

Doctoral Program in Social Work (Ph.D.): A minimum of four semesters of class work; maximum of 8 years to complete (12 courses (10 required and 2 electives)).

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Sources

  1. brynmawr.edu: Doctoral Program in Social Work (Ph.D.) program page, reviewed October 10, 2026
  2. U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23, CIP 44.0701 (doctor's degrees, research and professional practice)

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