Maryland · Verified October 2026

DSW and PhD in Social Work Programs in Maryland

Where Can You Earn a Doctorate in Social Work in Maryland?

2 schools in Maryland offer 4 social work doctorates: 2 practice doctorates (DSW) and 2 PhDs, at Morgan State University and University of Maryland School of Social Work. 1 can be completed online. Estimated tuition for Doctor of Social Work (DSW) at University of Maryland School of Social Work is $58,500 before fees. 1 PhD states full funding. Maryland residents can also choose from 25 online DSW programs at schools in other states.

Researched and edited by Taylor Rupe · Updated October 10, 2026

schools in Maryland: 2
DSW programs: 2
PhD programs: 2
offered online: 1
online DSWs open to residents: 25

Maryland Schools Compared

School	Degrees	Formats	CSWE (DSW)	Est. DSW tuition	PhD funding
Morgan State UniversityBaltimore · Public	DSW and PhD	Online
University of Maryland School of Social WorkBaltimore · Public	DSW and PhD	On campus	Pre-Candidacy	$58,500	Funded

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 Maryland

PhD in Social Work at Morgan State University

Baltimore · Public

PhD

GRE: The GRE is no longer required
Tuition: Graduate tuition $495 per credit hour in-state and $970 per credit hour out-of-state, plus $81.50 per credit hour in fees (Fall 2026-Spring 2027)School-wide graduate rate, per credit, 2026-27. Source: the school's program page, reviewed October 2026.

Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) at Morgan State University

Baltimore · Public

DSWOnline

Credits: 36 credits
Length: 3 years
Practice experience: At least three years of post-MSW experience in one or more listed areas of social work practice
GRE: No GRE required

PhD in Social Work at University of Maryland School of Social Work

Baltimore · Public

PhDOn campusFunded

Residency and class meetings: All classes held in person on Thursdays and Fridays during daytime hours at the School of Social Work in Baltimore; no online courses offered
Credits: 53 credits, including 12 hours of doctoral dissertation credits
Length: Full-time students complete coursework in 2-3 years and average 4 to 5 years to complete the program; part-time students complete coursework in an average of 3-4 years
Final project: Dissertation
Practice experience: Preference given to applicants with at least 2 years of post-MSW practice experience
Funding: Full-time students receive 20-hour graduate research assistantships through graduation with a stipend of $28,605 (10-month) or $34,325 (12-month), tuition remission for fall and spring, and health insurance; part-time students receive tuition remission awards without a stipend

Doctor of Social Work (DSW) at University of Maryland School of Social Work

Baltimore · Public

DSWOn campusPre-Candidacy

Residency and class meetings: Courses delivered in person one weekend per month, Friday through Sunday, during the fall and spring semesters on the Baltimore campus
Credits: 60 credit hours
Length: Three years
Final project: Capstone project
Practice experience: Minimum of 2 years of direct practice experience post MSW
Tuition: Estimated $975 per credit hour for in-state residents and $1,330 per credit hour for out-of-state residents, not including student fees (rates subject to University System of Maryland approval by June 2026)Program tuition, per credit, 2026-27. Source: the school's program page, reviewed October 2026.
Estimated tuition: $58,500$975 per credit times 60 credits, before fees.

Online DSW Programs Open to Maryland Residents

25 online practice doctorates at schools outside Maryland 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 Maryland 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

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Online and Hybrid Social Work PhDs for Maryland Residents

10 social work PhDs at schools outside Maryland 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 Maryland

Social Work Doctorates Near Maryland Cities

Social work doctorates near Hagerstown3 in-person programs in Maryland

Social Work Doctorates in Maryland: Common Questions

How Many Social Work Doctorate Programs Are in Maryland?

4 at 2 schools: Morgan State University (PhD and DSW) and University of Maryland School of Social Work (PhD and DSW).

Are Maryland's DSW Programs CSWE-Accredited?

University of Maryland School of Social Work (pre-candidacy) is in CSWE's practice doctorate directory (captured September 30, 2026). CSWE began accrediting practice doctorates only recently, and PhD programs aren't CSWE-accredited.

Can Maryland Residents Earn a DSW Online?

Yes. 25 online DSW programs at schools outside Maryland accept students nationwide; the lowest estimated tuition among them is $19,800 at University of Alabama. Confirm the school can enroll Maryland residents before you apply. Compare online DSW programs.

Can You Earn a PhD in Social Work Online From Maryland?

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.

How Much Does a DSW Cost in Maryland?

Doctor of Social Work (DSW) at University of Maryland School of Social Work has an estimated tuition of $58,500 before fees.

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Sources

Official program pages of the 2 Maryland schools listed, reviewed October 2026
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), practice doctorate program directory, captured September 30, 2026