Online Doctorate in Social Work
19 colleges offer an online doctorate in Social Work. Of completions at these colleges, 4% are delivered online (exclusively or hybrid).
Colleges Offering This Online
| Control | Compare | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora University Aurora | IL | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 1 | 0 | 5,923 | |
| Baylor University Waco | TX | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 1 | 0 | 20,626 | |
| Capella University Minneapolis | MN | PRIVATE_FOR_PROFIT | 1 | 0 | 47,761 | |
| Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio | TX | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 1 | 0 | 1,968 | |
| Southern Connecticut State University New Haven | CT | PUBLIC | 1 | 0 | 9,377 | |
| Spalding University Louisville | KY | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 1 | 0 | 1,553 | |
| The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa | AL | PUBLIC | 1 | 0 | 40,846 | |
| Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans | LA | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 1 | 0 | 13,310 | |
| University of Kentucky Lexington | KY | PUBLIC | 1 | 0 | 34,709 | |
| University of Louisville Louisville | KY | PUBLIC | 1 | 0 | 23,065 | |
| University of Memphis Memphis | TN | PUBLIC | 1 | 0 | 20,276 | |
| Walden University Minneapolis | MN | PRIVATE_FOR_PROFIT | 1 | 0 | 49,441 | |
| Walla Walla University College Place | WA | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 1 | 0 | 1,426 | |
| Simmons University Boston | MA | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 0 | 2 | 4,666 | |
| Angelo State University San Angelo | TX | PUBLIC | 0 | 1 | 11,542 | |
| Barry University Miami | FL | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 0 | 1 | 6,825 | |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville | TN | PUBLIC | 0 | 1 | 38,728 | |
| University at Buffalo Buffalo | NY | PUBLIC | 0 | 1 | 31,903 | |
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia | PA | PRIVATE_NONPROFIT | 0 | 1 | 29,109 |
Career Outcomes
Frequently Asked Questions
How many colleges offer an online Doctorate in Social Work?
19 colleges in our IPEDS dataset have completed online doctorate programs in Social Work. The list on this page covers the colleges with the strongest distance-education completion records.
Is an online Doctorate in Social Work delivered fully online?
It depends on the school. Among colleges with any online presence for this program, 4% of completions are delivered online (either exclusively or with hybrid components). Each college's row above shows whether their program is exclusively online or partially distance-delivered.
What can you do with an online Doctorate in Social Work?
Online Social Work graduates pursue the same career paths as on-campus graduates. Common roles include positions where employers value the Doctorate credential and the analytical skills associated with the field. Salary and growth data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics are available on the corresponding career pages.
Which schools are most popular for online Social Work programs?
Based on IPEDS distance-education completion counts, the top schools include Simmons University, Angelo State University, Aurora University, among others. See the full sortable list above.