Overview

The arc of the Social Work programme at Rutgers University includes theory, social justice, teaching, administration, and leadership courses that build from one year to the next, with faculty who are invested in your deep learning and success.

Key facts

Faculty serve as more than instructors: we are your mentors, peers, and cheerleaders as you move through the work of the programme, and our unique cohort model means that you will be joined by other seasoned clinicians that motivate you to immerse yourself in all that a DSW has to offer.

Programme Structure

To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

IELTS

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Brunswick, United States

Disciplines

Social Work View 76 other PhDs in Social Work in United States

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

IELTS

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

MSW from a CSWE accredited programme

Undergraduate degree grade point average of 3.2 or higher (based on a 4-point scale)

Master’s degree in social work with a graduate grade point average of 3.6 or higher (based on a 4-point scale)

Minimum 2 years post-MSW experience

LCSW is preferred

No GRE scores required

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

37176 USD / year

≈ 37176 USD / year
Out-of-State

37176 USD / year

≈ 37176 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

21648 USD / year

≈ 21648 USD / year

Living costs

New Brunswick

United States

1204 - 2963 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Social Work.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About

Overview

Key facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New Brunswick

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

Our partners