University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee PhD in Social Work
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What Social Work Doctorates Does University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Offer?
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Milwaukee, 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.
Minimum 42 graduate credits beyond the master's degree
Length
Average four to five years
Final project
Dissertation
Degree you need
Social work specialization: master's in social work (preferred) or a related field, or assigned MSW-level coursework; criminal justice specialization: master's in criminal justice or criminology
Funding
Three-year research and teaching assistantships through a competitive process, with tuition remission, stipend and health insurance eligibility
From University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 10, 2026. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.
How University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Compares
PhD in Social Welfare requires 42 credits; the median social work PhD on this site requires 51.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 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 Wisconsin-Milwaukee
research doctorates (PhD) awarded, 2022-23
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Federal completions data (IPEDS, CIP 44.0701) count 1 social work doctorate awarded by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2022-23. By research doctorates, that places it 80th 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 Wisconsin-Milwaukee PhD in Social Work: Common Questions
Can You Earn University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's PhD in Social Work Online?
No. PhD in Social Welfare is taught on campus.
Is University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's PhD in Social Work Funded?
PhD in Social Welfare: Three-year research and teaching assistantships through a competitive process, with tuition remission, stipend and health insurance eligibility.
What Do You Need to Apply to University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's PhD?
PhD in Social Welfare: Social work specialization: master's in social work (preferred) or a related field, or assigned MSW-level coursework; criminal justice specialization: master's in criminal justice or criminology.
How Long Does University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's PhD Take?
PhD in Social Welfare: Average four to five years (minimum 42 graduate credits beyond the master's degree).
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