Chicago, Illinois

University of Chicago PhD in Social Work

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What Social Work Doctorates Does University of Chicago Offer?

University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois offers one social work doctorate: PhD in Social Work, taught on campus. The PhD is funded, with tuition covered and a stipend or assistantship.

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PhD in Social Work at University of Chicago

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

How University of Chicago Compares

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

Social Work Doctorates Awarded at University of Chicago

research doctorates (PhD) awarded, 2022-23
5

Federal completions data (IPEDS, CIP 44.0701) count 5 social work doctorates awarded by University of Chicago in 2022-23. By research doctorates, that places it 36th 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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University of Chicago PhD in Social Work: Common Questions

Can You Earn University of Chicago's PhD in Social Work Online?

No. PhD in Social Work is taught on campus.

Is University of Chicago's PhD in Social Work Funded?

PhD in Social Work: All entering doctoral students offered a package with a stipend, full tuition, health insurance and fees.

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Sources

  1. crownschool.uchicago.edu: PhD 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