Stony Brook, New York

Stony Brook University PhD in Social Work

PhDPublicSchool of Social Welfare

What Social Work Doctorates Does Stony Brook University Offer?

Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, New York offers one social work doctorate: Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work (PhD). The PhD is funded, with tuition covered and a stipend or assistantship.

Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work (PhD) at Stony Brook University

Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work (PhD) at Stony Brook University

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Degree
PhD in Social Work
Length
Typically 4-5 years of study
Final project
Dissertation, after a qualifying examination and dissertation proposal
Funding
Most admitted students receive a Research Assistantship package, usually lasting three years, that includes a stipend, health insurance and tuition remission, subject to the school budget
Start terms
Fall

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

How Stony Brook University Compares

  • Stony Brook University states that its PhD students are funded, like 46 of the 77 social work PhDs on this site.

Social Work Doctorates Awarded at Stony Brook University

research doctorates (PhD) awarded, 2022-23
1

Federal completions data (IPEDS, CIP 44.0701) count 1 social work doctorate awarded by Stony Brook University in 2022-23. By research doctorates, that places it 78th 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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Stony Brook University PhD in Social Work: Common Questions

Can You Earn Stony Brook University's PhD in Social Work Online?

No. Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work (PhD) is taught in person.

Is Stony Brook University's PhD in Social Work Funded?

Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work (PhD): Most admitted students receive a Research Assistantship package, usually lasting three years, that includes a stipend, health insurance and tuition remission, subject to the school budget.

How Long Does Stony Brook University's PhD Take?

Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work (PhD): Typically 4-5 years of study.

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Sources

  1. socialwelfare.stonybrookmedicine.edu: Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work (PhD) 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