Minneapolis, Minnesota

University of Minnesota PhD in Social Work

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

PhDPublicSchool of Social Work

What Social Work Doctorates Does University of Minnesota Offer?

University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota 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 Minnesota

PhD in Social Work at University of Minnesota

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Degree
PhD in Social Work
Format
On campus
Length
Typically 4-5 years
Final project
Dissertation and defense
Degree you need
Master's degree in social work, social welfare or a related field; MSW from a CSWE-accredited school preferred
Practice experience
Post-master's experience preferred; no set amount required
GRE
GRE not required
Funding
Most students receive a four-year package covering tuition, health insurance and a stipend; help securing fifth-year assistantships

PhD in Social Work at University of Minnesota: full program profileUniversity of Minnesota PhD page on ssw.umn.edu ↗

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

How University of Minnesota Compares

  • University of Minnesota 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 Minnesota

research doctorates (PhD) awarded, 2022-23
2

Federal completions data (IPEDS, CIP 44.0701) count 2 social work doctorates awarded by University of Minnesota in 2022-23. By research doctorates, that places it 66th 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 Minnesota PhD in Social Work: Common Questions

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

No. PhD in Social Work is taught on campus.

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

PhD in Social Work: Most students receive a four-year package covering tuition, health insurance and a stipend; help securing fifth-year assistantships.

What Do You Need to Apply to University of Minnesota's PhD?

PhD in Social Work: Master's degree in social work, social welfare or a related field; MSW from a CSWE-accredited school preferred. Post-master's experience preferred; no set amount required.

Does University of Minnesota Require the GRE?

PhD in Social Work: GRE not required.

How Long Does University of Minnesota's PhD Take?

PhD in Social Work: Typically 4-5 years.

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Sources

  1. ssw.umn.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