Rutgers University DSW and PhD in Social Work Programs
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
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What Social Work Doctorates Does Rutgers University Offer?
Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey offers 2 social work doctorates: Doctor of Social Work (DSW) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Social Work, taught on campus. CSWE lists the practice doctorate as in candidacy. The PhD is funded, with tuition covered and a stipend or assistantship.
From Rutgers University's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 10, 2026. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.
Blank cells: the school's pages don't give that figure.
How Rutgers University Compares
Doctor of Social Work (DSW) requires 54 credits; the median practice doctorate on this site requires 48.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Social Work requires 75 credits; the median social work PhD on this site requires 51.
Doctor of Social Work (DSW) asks for 2 years of post-master's practice, against a median of 2 among DSWs that state a figure.
Rutgers University states that its PhD students are funded, like 46 of the 77 social work PhDs on this site.
Is Rutgers University's DSW CSWE-Accredited?
Rutgers University's practice doctorate is in CSWE candidacy (directory captured September 30, 2026): it is working toward accreditation and is not yet accredited.
CSWE doesn't accredit research doctorates, so the PhD carries no CSWE status; PhD programs are covered by the university's institutional accreditation.
Social Work Doctorates Awarded at Rutgers University
research doctorates (PhD) awarded, 2022-23
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Federal completions data (IPEDS, CIP 44.0701) count 22 social work doctorates awarded by Rutgers University in 2022-23. By research doctorates, that places it 7th of 80 schools on this site that awarded any. These are awards conferred, not graduates or outcomes, and newer programs show none yet.
More Social Work Doctorates in New Jersey and Bordering States
Rutgers University's practice doctorate is in CSWE candidacy (directory captured September 30, 2026): it is working toward accreditation and is not yet accredited.
Can You Earn Rutgers University's DSW and PhD Online?
No. Doctor of Social Work (DSW) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Social Work are taught on campus: nine onsite weekend residencies and two online residencies per year.
Is Rutgers University's PhD in Social Work Funded?
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Social Work: Funding packages for all full-time students through the fifth year, with tuition, health coverage and fees covered for the first five years.
What Do You Need to Apply to Rutgers University's DSW and PhD?
Doctor of Social Work (DSW): An earned MSW from a CSWE-accredited program (graduate GPA of 3.6 or higher; explanatory statement accepted below the threshold). Minimum 2 years post-MSW experience. LSW required; LCSW preferred. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Social Work: An MSW is not required; a master's degree in a related science field is acceptable.
Does Rutgers University Require the GRE?
Doctor of Social Work (DSW): No GRE scores required. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Social Work: GRE not required.
How Long Does Rutgers University's DSW Take?
Doctor of Social Work (DSW): 3 years (54 credits).
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