WashU in Saint Louis, Missouri offers one social work doctorate: PhD in Social Work, taught on campus. The PhD is funded, with tuition covered and a stipend or assistantship.
From WashU's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 10, 2026. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.
How WashU Compares
PhD in Social Work requires 53 credits; the median social work PhD on this site requires 51.
WashU states that its PhD students are funded, like 46 of the 77 social work PhDs on this site.
Social Work Doctorates Awarded at WashU
research doctorates (PhD) awarded, 2022-23
9
Federal completions data (IPEDS, CIP 44.0701) count 9 social work doctorates awarded by WashU in 2022-23. By research doctorates, that places it 19th 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 Missouri and Bordering States
PhD in Social Work: Full-tuition scholarships, four-year stipends and professional development accounts; base stipend at least $37,853 for each of the first five years.
What Do You Need to Apply to WashU's PhD?
PhD in Social Work: Master's degree or equivalent in social work or a related discipline.
Does WashU Require the GRE?
PhD in Social Work: GRE not required.
How Long Does WashU's PhD Take?
PhD in Social Work: About 4 years (2 years coursework, 2 years dissertation) (53 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