What Social Work Doctorates Does UW-Madison Offer?
UW-Madison in Madison, Wisconsin offers one social work doctorate: PhD in Social Welfare, taught on campus. The PhD is funded, with tuition covered and a stipend or assistantship. PhD in Social Welfare isn't admitting new students right now.
MSW not required: Standard track (MSW holders), PhD-Only track, and joint MSW/PhD (BSW holders); statistics course and 30 credits of social science required
Funding
Generally guaranteed minimum package of a 33.4%, 9-month appointment for at least five years (monthly stipend, resident and non-resident tuition remission, health insurance eligibility) for students in good standing
From UW-Madison's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 10, 2026. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.
How UW-Madison Compares
UW-Madison states that its PhD students are funded, like 46 of the 77 social work PhDs on this site.
Social Work Doctorates Awarded at UW-Madison
research doctorates (PhD) awarded, 2022-23
3
Federal completions data (IPEDS, CIP 44.0701) count 3 social work doctorates awarded by UW-Madison in 2022-23. By research doctorates, that places it 65th 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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Can You Earn UW-Madison's PhD in Social Work Online?
No. PhD in Social Welfare is taught on campus.
Is UW-Madison's PhD in Social Work Funded?
PhD in Social Welfare: Generally guaranteed minimum package of a 33.4%, 9-month appointment for at least five years (monthly stipend, resident and non-resident tuition remission, health insurance eligibility) for students in good standing.
What Do You Need to Apply to UW-Madison's PhD?
PhD in Social Welfare: MSW not required: Standard track (MSW holders), PhD-Only track, and joint MSW/PhD (BSW holders); statistics course and 30 credits of social science required.
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