Social Work PhD at Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis · Public
- Credits
- 90 credit hours, including dissertation and research internship
- Final project
- Dissertation with oral defense
Indiana · Verified October 2026
PhD in Social Work Programs in Indiana
Where Can You Earn a Doctorate in Social Work in Indiana?
1 school in Indiana offers a social work doctorate: 1 PhD, at Indiana University-Indianapolis. All are taught on campus. Indiana residents can also choose from 26 online DSW programs at schools in other states.
- schools in Indiana
- 1
- DSW programs
- 0
- PhD programs
- 1
- offered online
- 0
- online DSWs open to residents
- 26
Indiana Schools Compared
| School | Degrees | Formats | CSWE (DSW) | Est. DSW tuition | PhD funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University-IndianapolisIndianapolis · Public | PhD | On campus |
From each school's own pages, reviewed October 2026. CSWE status from CSWE's practice doctorate directory, captured September 30, 2026; CSWE doesn't accredit PhD programs. Blank cells: the school's pages don't give that figure.
Every Social Work Doctorate in Indiana
Online DSW Programs Open to Indiana Residents
26 online practice doctorates at schools outside Indiana are open to new students nationwide. These are the 8 with the lowest estimated tuition, one per school; programs without an estimate follow alphabetically. Confirm that the school can enroll Indiana residents before you apply.
| Program | Credits | Est. tuition | CSWE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Social Work (DSW) at University of AlabamaAlabama · Residency | 45 | $19,800 | |
| Online Doctor of Social Work (DSW) in Social Welfare at University at BuffaloNew York | 39 | $31,200 | |
| Online Doctorate in Social Work (DSW) at University of KentuckyKentucky · Residency | 42 | $33,180 | Candidacy |
| Doctor of Social Work (DSW) at Millersville University of PennsylvaniaPennsylvania · Residency | 48 | $33,312 | |
| Doctor of Social Work (DSW) at Barry UniversityFlorida · Live online classes | 50 | $35,000 | |
| Doctor of Social Work (DSW) at Kutztown University of PennsylvaniaPennsylvania · Residency | 48 | $36,864 | |
| Doctor of Social Work (DSW) at University of KansasKansas · Live online classes | 42 | $41,790 | |
| Doctor of Social Work (DSW) in Leadership in Community Practices at Spalding UniversityKentucky · Residency | 50 | $42,500 |
Online and Hybrid Social Work PhDs for Indiana Residents
10 social work PhDs at schools outside Indiana are offered online or in a hybrid format. Funded programs are listed first.
| Program | Format | Credits | Funding |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD in Social Work at Baylor UniversityTexas | Online | Funded | |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work (Ph.D.) at Norfolk State UniversityVirginia | Online and on campus | 54 | Funded |
| Online PhD in Social Work at Our Lady of the Lake UniversityTexas | Online | 54 | Funded |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Social Work at University of Oklahoma-Norman CampusOklahoma | Online | 40 | Funded |
| PhD in Social Work at West Virginia UniversityWest Virginia | Hybrid | 53 | Funded |
| PhD in Social Work (Hybrid) at Adelphi UniversityNew York | Hybrid | ||
| Ph.D. in Social Work at Alabama A & M UniversityAlabama | Online | 58 | |
| Online PhD in Social Work at Simmons UniversityMassachusetts | Online | 45 |
Social Work Doctorates in States Bordering Indiana
- Loyola University ChicagoChicago, IL · PhD
- University of ChicagoChicago, IL · PhD
- UICChicago, IL · PhD
- University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign, IL · DSW and PhD
- Spalding UniversityLouisville, KY · DSW
- University of KentuckyLexington, KY · DSW and PhD
- University of LouisvilleLouisville, KY · DSW and PhD
- Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI · PhD · not admitting now
- Wayne State UniversityDetroit, MI · PhD
- Case Western Reserve UniversityCleveland, OH · PhD · not admitting now
- Ohio State UniversityColumbus, OH · PhD
Social Work Doctorates in Indiana: Common Questions
How Many Social Work Doctorate Programs Are in Indiana?
1 at 1 school: Indiana University-Indianapolis (PhD).
Can Indiana Residents Earn a DSW Online?
Yes. 26 online DSW programs at schools outside Indiana accept students nationwide; the lowest estimated tuition among them is $19,800 at University of Alabama. Confirm the school can enroll Indiana residents before you apply. Compare online DSW programs.
Can You Earn a PhD in Social Work Online From Indiana?
10 social work PhDs at schools elsewhere are offered online or in a hybrid format. The other 67 of the 77 social work PhDs on this site are campus-based, and campus PhDs are the ones most likely to state full funding. Compare online PhD programs.
Compare Programs Beyond Your State
- Online DSW ProgramsOpen to residents of every state
- Online PhD in Social WorkMostly online research doctorates
- Most Affordable Online DSWRanked by estimated tuition
- Fully Funded PhD ProgramsTuition covered plus a stipend
- DSW vs PhD in Social WorkWhich doctorate fits your goals
- Social Work Doctorates in Illinois5 programs
- Social Work Doctorates in Kentucky5 programs
- Social Work Doctorates in Michigan2 programs
- Social Work Doctorates in Ohio2 programs
- All StatesEvery state's options
Sources
- Official program pages of the 1 Indiana school listed, reviewed October 2026
- Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), practice doctorate program directory, captured September 30, 2026