Chester, Pennsylvania

Widener University PhD in Social Work

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What Social Work Doctorates Does Widener University Offer?

Widener University in Chester, Pennsylvania offers one social work doctorate: Doctor of Philosophy of Social Work (PhD), taught on campus.

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Doctor of Philosophy of Social Work (PhD) at Widener University

Doctor of Philosophy of Social Work (PhD) at Widener University

PhDOn campus
Degree
PhD in Social Work
Format
On campus
Residency and class meetings
All classes on Fridays on the Chester, PA campus, in one morning and one early afternoon session
Schedule
Part-time study offered
Credits
54 credits
Length
Average 5 years
Final project
Comprehensive examination paper, dissertation proposal and dissertation
Degree you need
MSW or a master's degree in a related discipline (MSW/PhD option for those with a related master's); bachelor's degree required
GRE
Nationally recognized measures of aptitude and/or academic achievement are not required
Tuition
$1,020 per creditProgram tuition, per credit. Source: widener.edu, reviewed October 10, 2026.
Estimated tuition
$55,080$1,020 per credit times 54 credits, before fees.

Doctor of Philosophy of Social Work (PhD) at Widener University: full program profileWidener University PhD page on widener.edu ↗

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

How Widener University Compares

  • Doctor of Philosophy of Social Work (PhD) requires 54 credits; the median social work PhD on this site requires 51.

Social Work Doctorates Awarded at Widener University

research doctorates (PhD) awarded, 2022-23
4

Federal completions data (IPEDS, CIP 44.0701) count 4 social work doctorates awarded by Widener University in 2022-23. By research doctorates, that places it 53rd 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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Widener University PhD in Social Work: Common Questions

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

No. Doctor of Philosophy of Social Work (PhD) is taught on campus: all classes on Fridays on the Chester, PA campus, in one morning and one early afternoon session.

How Much Does Widener University's PhD Cost?

Doctor of Philosophy of Social Work (PhD): $1,020 per credit, about $55,080 for 54 credits before fees.

What Do You Need to Apply to Widener University's PhD?

Doctor of Philosophy of Social Work (PhD): MSW or a master's degree in a related discipline (MSW/PhD option for those with a related master's); bachelor's degree required.

Does Widener University Require the GRE?

Doctor of Philosophy of Social Work (PhD): Nationally recognized measures of aptitude and/or academic achievement are not required.

How Long Does Widener University's PhD Take?

Doctor of Philosophy of Social Work (PhD): Average 5 years (54 credits).

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Sources

  1. widener.edu: Doctor of Philosophy of Social Work (PhD) 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