Can be completed in four years: two years of coursework and approximately two years for the comprehensive examination and dissertation
Final project
Dissertation, after a comprehensive examination
Degree you need
Master's degree in social work or a related field; undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better and graduate GPA of 3.5 or better
GRE
GRE required (Verbal, Quantitative and Analytic Writing)
Start terms
Fall
Tuition
$1,098 per credit (Graduate School of Social Service tuition)School-wide graduate rate, per credit, 2026-27. Source: fordham.edu, reviewed October 10, 2026.
From Fordham University's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 10, 2026. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.
How Fordham University Compares
Ph.D. in Social Work requires 48 credits; the median social work PhD on this site requires 51.
Social Work Doctorates Awarded at Fordham University
research doctorates (PhD) awarded, 2022-23
10
Federal completions data (IPEDS, CIP 44.0701) count 10 social work doctorates awarded by Fordham University in 2022-23. By research doctorates, that places it 17th of 80 schools on this site that awarded any. These are awards conferred, not graduates or outcomes, and newer programs show none yet.
Fordham University PhD in Social Work: Common Questions
Can You Earn Fordham University's PhD in Social Work Online?
No. Ph.D. in Social Work is taught in person.
How Much Does Fordham University's PhD Cost?
Ph.D. in Social Work: $1,098 per credit (Graduate School of Social Service tuition) (2026-27).
What Do You Need to Apply to Fordham University's PhD?
Ph.D. in Social Work: Master's degree in social work or a related field; undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better and graduate GPA of 3.5 or better.
Does Fordham University Require the GRE?
Ph.D. in Social Work: GRE required (Verbal, Quantitative and Analytic Writing).
How Long Does Fordham University's PhD Take?
Ph.D. in Social Work: Can be completed in four years: two years of coursework and approximately two years for the comprehensive examination and dissertation (48 credits of coursework and a dissertation).
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