Online Doctorate of Social Work Tuition
Online DSW Tuition & Costs at UK
Earning your doctorate in social work at UK is a significant professional achievement that prepares you for leadership in this dynamic field. As an online DSW student, you’ll pay the same affordable tuition rate of $790 per credit hour no matter where you live, so you can focus on this important career milestone without the financial burden of high out-of-state tuition costs.
UK’s unique block tuition option offers additional value. Pay a flat rate of $7,092.50 in any semester where you enroll in at least 9 credit hours, a 40% savings. You can even take additional courses at no extra cost during the same term and complete this nationally respected, CSWE-accredited DSW program faster.
DSW scholarships, financial aid, military education benefits, and employer tuition reimbursement may also help cover doctoral program costs for eligible students.
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| Cost per Credit Hour | $790 |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Credit Hours | 42 |
| Total Estimated Cost, Minus Fees | $33,180* |
| Additional Fees | Students are assessed a $10 per credit hour Distance Learning Fee in addition to tuition, mandatory fees, and any other course-specific fees. The distance learning fee supports infrastructure and technical support for remote course delivery. |
| Other costs to budget for | *Published tuition costs to attend UK may differ from a student’s estimated total “cost of attendance,” which includes the amount an online student may choose to spend on expenses such as housing and food, books and supplies, transportation and other personal items or activities per academic year. For further information regarding specific charges for instruction and related services (excluding other living and personal expenses), please refer to the tuition and fees page. |
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“One of the things that I appreciate about the University of Kentucky is offering the in-state tuition for online programs, which meant that I could afford this out of pocket.”
–Wendy, DSW, Class of 2028
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Family Education Benefits
UK provides strong support for active-duty service members and veterans. Use your military education benefits for tuition, housing, textbooks, or vocational services, or transfer them to your spouse or child.
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Block Tuition
Social Work Scholarships
In addition to federal Pell grants, student loans, and work-study opportunities, UK supports your investment in a college education with a block tuition option plus scholarships for online BASW, MSW, and DSW students.
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