Simmons University DSW and PhD in Social Work Programs
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What Social Work Doctorates Does Simmons University Offer?
Simmons University in Boston, Massachusetts offers 2 social work doctorates: Doctorate of Social Work (DSW): Online and Online PhD in Social Work, all offered online. Estimated DSW tuition is $60,720 before fees.
From Simmons 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 Simmons University Compares
Estimated tuition for Doctorate of Social Work (DSW): Online is $60,720, the 16th lowest of 19 practice doctorates on this site with an estimate (median $45,000).
Doctorate of Social Work (DSW): Online requires 48 credits; the median practice doctorate on this site requires 48.
Online PhD in Social Work requires 45 credits; the median social work PhD on this site requires 51.
Doctorate of Social Work (DSW): Online asks for 3 years of post-master's practice, against a median of 2 among DSWs that state a figure.
Simmons University's practice doctorate isn't in CSWE's practice doctorate directory (captured September 30, 2026). CSWE began accrediting practice doctorates only recently: of the 38 DSW programs on this site, 4 are accredited and 11 are in candidacy or pre-candidacy. State licensing boards look at your MSW, which is where CSWE accreditation is required.
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 Simmons University
research doctorates (PhD) awarded, 2022-23
1
practice doctorates (DSW) awarded, 2022-23
40
Federal completions data (IPEDS, CIP 44.0701) count 41 social work doctorates awarded by Simmons University in 2022-23. By research doctorates, that places it 76th 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 Massachusetts and Bordering States
Simmons University's practice doctorate isn't in CSWE's practice doctorate directory (captured September 30, 2026). CSWE began accrediting practice doctorates only recently: of the 38 DSW programs on this site, 4 are accredited and 11 are in candidacy or pre-candidacy. State licensing boards look at your MSW, which is where CSWE accreditation is required.
Can You Earn Simmons University's DSW and PhD Online?
Yes. Doctorate of Social Work (DSW): Online (online) and Online PhD in Social Work (online).
How Much Does Simmons University's DSW and PhD Cost?
Doctorate of Social Work (DSW): Online: $1,265 per credit, about $60,720 for 48 credits before fees. Online PhD in Social Work: $1,265 per credit, about $56,925 for 45 credits before fees.
What Do You Need to Apply to Simmons University's DSW and PhD?
Doctorate of Social Work (DSW): Online: An MSW from a CSWE-accredited program, with a GPA of at least 3.0 in MSW coursework. Three years of relevant post-MSW work experience; two years post-MSW experience accepted as of January 2027. Online PhD in Social Work: An MSW from a CSWE-accredited program or a master's degree or higher in a related discipline, minimum GPA 3.0. Minimum of 2 years post-master's professional experience.
Does Simmons University Require the GRE?
Online PhD in Social Work: GRE no longer required.
How Long Does Simmons University's DSW and PhD Take?
Doctorate of Social Work (DSW): Online: About 3 years part time or as little as 2 years full time (48 credits (15 courses)). Online PhD in Social Work: Most students complete the program, including the dissertation defense, in 4 to 6 years (45 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