Social Work at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Work, you may want to check out the program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee sits in Milwaukee, WI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 181 social work graduations were recorded at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
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Online Class Availability at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Many students take online classes at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Of 22,450 students, 3,134 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 11,401 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Social Work Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Rankings can help you compare University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Social Work program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #7 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #10 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #39 of 109 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #55 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #220 of 570 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #279 of 567 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #7 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #10 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #39 of 109 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #55 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #220 of 570 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #279 of 567 |
Earnings for Social Work Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Graduates of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Social Work program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,339 |
| 2 years | $43,425 |
| 3 years | $46,421 |
| 4 years | $53,327 |
| 5 years | $60,043 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Social Work graduates from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee report median earnings of $53,327, compared with $56,986 for all University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Work graduates from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee comes in at $29,610.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Social Work graduates at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, by degree type.
Program-wide, Social Work graduates at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are 88% women (160) and 12% men (21).
Social Work Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Of the 56 bachelor’s social work graduates at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 89% were women (50) and 11% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 30 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 13 |
| Black / African American | 11 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 46% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, lower than the national average of 48%.*
Social Work Master’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Among the 125 master’s social work graduates at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 88% were women (110) and 12% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 91 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 15 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 26% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, lower than the national average of 42%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Social Work Concentrations at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
The Social Work program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 181 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates
Students who finish Social Work program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Social Work graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| Counselors, All Other | $81,766 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $78,044 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $74,325 |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,510 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $62,827 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $58,560 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $41,658 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $40,804 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.