Walden University DSW and PhD in Social Work Programs
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What Social Work Doctorates Does Walden University Offer?
Walden University in Minneapolis, Minnesota offers 2 social work doctorates: Doctor of Social Work (DSW) and PhD in Social Work, all offered online. CSWE lists the practice doctorate as accredited. Estimated DSW tuition is $43,070 before fees.
From Walden University's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 10, 2026. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.
CSWE lists Walden University's practice doctorate as accredited in its directory (captured September 30, 2026). Of the 38 DSW programs on this site, 4 hold full CSWE accreditation.
CSWE doesn't accredit research doctorates, so the PhD carries no CSWE status; PhD programs are covered by the university's institutional accreditation.
Social Work Doctorates Awarded at Walden University
research doctorates (PhD) awarded, 2022-23
39
Federal completions data (IPEDS, CIP 44.0701) count 39 social work doctorates awarded by Walden University in 2022-23. By research doctorates, that places it 4th of 80 schools on this site that awarded any. These are awards conferred, not graduates or outcomes, and newer programs show none yet.
More Social Work Doctorates in Minnesota and Bordering States
CSWE lists Walden University's practice doctorate as accredited in its directory (captured September 30, 2026). Of the 38 DSW programs on this site, 4 hold full CSWE accreditation.
Can You Earn Walden University's DSW and PhD Online?
Yes. Doctor of Social Work (DSW) (online; one virtual residency) and PhD in Social Work (online; four PhD residencies (minimum 16 units), virtual or in person).
How Much Does Walden University's DSW and PhD Cost?
Doctor of Social Work (DSW): $730 per quarter credit; program fee $185 per quarter, about $43,070 for 59 credits before fees. PhD in Social Work: $680 per quarter hour (coursework and dissertation credits), about $42,840 for 63 credits before fees.
What Do You Need to Apply to Walden University's DSW and PhD?
Doctor of Social Work (DSW): MSW from a CSWE-accredited program with 3.0 GPA. At least 2 years full-time or equivalent practice experience beyond the master's degree. PhD in Social Work: MSW or higher from a CSWE-accredited program, minimum 3.0 GPA. Three years of professional/academic experience related to the program preferred.
Does Walden University Require the GRE?
Doctor of Social Work (DSW): No test scores required. PhD in Social Work: GRE not required.
How Long Does Walden University's DSW and PhD Take?
Doctor of Social Work (DSW): As few as 21 months; up to 8 years (59 quarter credits). PhD in Social Work: As little as two and a half years; up to 8 years (63 quarter credits minimum coursework plus 20-130 dissertation credits).
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