What Social Work Doctorates Does Loyola University Chicago Offer?
Loyola University Chicago in Chicago, Illinois offers one social work doctorate: PhD in Social Work, taught on campus. The PhD is funded, with tuition covered and a stipend or assistantship.
2 years of coursework (no summer classes); 8-year limit (6 years with a relevant master's from another institution)
Final project
Dissertation
Degree you need
MSW (or equivalent degree), completed or in progress, minimum 3.0 GPA
GRE
GRE neither required nor considered
Funding
Tuition waivers for the first three years plus health insurance; the school may match the waiver with a $28,000 annual stipend tied to 10 hours per week of faculty research work
From Loyola University Chicago's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 10, 2026. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.
How Loyola University Chicago Compares
PhD in Social Work requires 48 credits; the median social work PhD on this site requires 51.
Loyola University Chicago states that its PhD students are funded, like 46 of the 77 social work PhDs on this site.
Social Work Doctorates Awarded at Loyola University Chicago
research doctorates (PhD) awarded, 2022-23
4
Federal completions data (IPEDS, CIP 44.0701) count 4 social work doctorates awarded by Loyola University Chicago in 2022-23. By research doctorates, that places it 46th 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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Loyola University Chicago PhD in Social Work: Common Questions
Can You Earn Loyola University Chicago's PhD in Social Work Online?
No. PhD in Social Work is taught on campus.
Is Loyola University Chicago's PhD in Social Work Funded?
PhD in Social Work: Tuition waivers for the first three years plus health insurance; the school may match the waiver with a $28,000 annual stipend tied to 10 hours per week of faculty research work.
What Do You Need to Apply to Loyola University Chicago's PhD?
PhD in Social Work: MSW (or equivalent degree), completed or in progress, minimum 3.0 GPA.
Does Loyola University Chicago Require the GRE?
PhD in Social Work: GRE neither required nor considered.
How Long Does Loyola University Chicago's PhD Take?
PhD in Social Work: 2 years of coursework (no summer classes); 8-year limit (6 years with a relevant master's from another institution) (48 credit hours).
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