PhDPublicSchool of Social Welfare, College of Integrated Health Sciences
What Social Work Doctorates Does University at Albany Offer?
University at Albany in Albany, New York offers one social work doctorate: PhD Social Work. The PhD is funded, with tuition covered and a stipend or assistantship.
Coursework in two years of full-time study; up to eight years to complete all degree requirements
Final project
Comprehensive essay and written dissertation
Degree you need
MSW not required; applicants without an MSW take two master's-level social work courses first (combined MSW/PhD also offered)
GRE
GREs are not required
Funding
Full-time students may be eligible for a competitive graduate research assistantship with an $18,000 annual stipend and tuition waiver for three years; a fourth year is possible after advancing to candidacy by the end of year three
From University at Albany's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 10, 2026. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.
How University at Albany Compares
PhD Social Work requires 36 credits; the median social work PhD on this site requires 51.
University at Albany states that its PhD students are funded, like 46 of the 77 social work PhDs on this site.
Social Work Doctorates Awarded at University at Albany
research doctorates (PhD) awarded, 2022-23
7
Federal completions data (IPEDS, CIP 44.0701) count 7 social work doctorates awarded by University at Albany in 2022-23. By research doctorates, that places it 25th of 80 schools on this site that awarded any. These are awards conferred, not graduates or outcomes, and newer programs show none yet.
University at Albany PhD in Social Work: Common Questions
Can You Earn University at Albany's PhD in Social Work Online?
No. PhD Social Work is taught in person.
Is University at Albany's PhD in Social Work Funded?
PhD Social Work: Full-time students may be eligible for a competitive graduate research assistantship with an $18,000 annual stipend and tuition waiver for three years; a fourth year is possible after advancing to candidacy by the end of year three.
What Do You Need to Apply to University at Albany's PhD?
PhD Social Work: MSW not required; applicants without an MSW take two master's-level social work courses first (combined MSW/PhD also offered).
Does University at Albany Require the GRE?
PhD Social Work: GREs are not required.
How Long Does University at Albany's PhD Take?
PhD Social Work: Coursework in two years of full-time study; up to eight years to complete all degree requirements (36 credit hours of coursework).
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