Saint Louis, Missouri

Saint Louis University PhD in Social Work

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What Social Work Doctorates Does Saint Louis University Offer?

Saint Louis University in Saint Louis, Missouri offers one social work doctorate: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Social Work, taught on campus. The PhD is funded, with tuition covered and a stipend or assistantship.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Social Work at Saint Louis University

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Social Work at Saint Louis University

PhDOn campusFunded
Degree
PhD in Social Work
Format
On campus
Schedule
Part-time study offered
Credits
48 credits
Length
About 4 years per program roadmap
Final project
Dissertation with public defense
Degree you need
Master's degree in social work or a closely related field
Funding
Most doctoral students receive a graduate research assistantship (full time) or a tuition scholarship (students keeping their employment)
Start terms
Fall
Tuition
$1,450 per credit (graduate tuition)Program tuition, per credit, 2024-25. Source: slu.edu, reviewed October 10, 2026.
Estimated tuition
$69,600$1,450 per credit times 48 credits, before fees.

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

How Saint Louis University Compares

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Social Work requires 48 credits; the median social work PhD on this site requires 51.
  • Saint Louis University states that its PhD students are funded, like 46 of the 77 social work PhDs on this site.

Social Work Doctorates Awarded at Saint Louis University

research doctorates (PhD) awarded, 2022-23
3

Federal completions data (IPEDS, CIP 44.0701) count 3 social work doctorates awarded by Saint Louis University in 2022-23. By research doctorates, that places it 61st 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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Saint Louis University PhD in Social Work: Common Questions

Can You Earn Saint Louis University's PhD in Social Work Online?

No. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Social Work is taught on campus.

How Much Does Saint Louis University's PhD Cost?

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Social Work: $1,450 per credit (graduate tuition) (2024-25), about $69,600 for 48 credits before fees.

Is Saint Louis University's PhD in Social Work Funded?

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Social Work: Most doctoral students receive a graduate research assistantship (full time) or a tuition scholarship (students keeping their employment).

What Do You Need to Apply to Saint Louis University's PhD?

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Social Work: Master's degree in social work or a closely related field.

How Long Does Saint Louis University's PhD Take?

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Social Work: About 4 years per program roadmap (48 credits).

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Sources

  1. slu.edu: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Social Work 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