PhDPrivate nonprofitSchool of Social Work (degree conferred through the Graduate School)
What Social Work Doctorates Does Howard University Offer?
Howard University in Washington, District of Columbia offers one social work doctorate: Social Work (Ph.D.), taught on campus. The PhD is funded, with tuition covered and a stipend or assistantship.
Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from an accredited university (at least a 3.0 GPA) or the international equivalent
Practice experience
2 years of post-MSW social work experience preferred
GRE
GRE scores not required
Funding
Students may compete for Graduate School competitive awards that provide tuition remission and stipends; research and teaching assistants work no more than 20 hours a week
From Howard University's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 10, 2026. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.
How Howard University Compares
Social Work (Ph.D.) requires 48 credits; the median social work PhD on this site requires 51.
Howard University states that its PhD students are funded, like 46 of the 77 social work PhDs on this site.
Social Work Doctorates Awarded at Howard University
research doctorates (PhD) awarded, 2022-23
4
Federal completions data (IPEDS, CIP 44.0701) count 4 social work doctorates awarded by Howard University in 2022-23. By research doctorates, that places it 43rd 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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Howard University PhD in Social Work: Common Questions
Can You Earn Howard University's PhD in Social Work Online?
No. Social Work (Ph.D.) is taught on campus.
Is Howard University's PhD in Social Work Funded?
Social Work (Ph.D.): Students may compete for Graduate School competitive awards that provide tuition remission and stipends; research and teaching assistants work no more than 20 hours a week.
What Do You Need to Apply to Howard University's PhD?
Social Work (Ph.D.): Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from an accredited university (at least a 3.0 GPA) or the international equivalent. 2 years of post-MSW social work experience preferred.
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