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Social Work Schools in Wisconsin

In 2020-2021, 448 students earned their Social Work degrees in WI.

In terms of popularity, Social Work is the 8th most popular major in the state out of a total 195 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Social Work Majors in Wisconsin

Social Work majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 437
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Wisconsin, a social work major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of social work majors in Wisconsin is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.9%
  • Black or African American: 8.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.0%
  • White: 72.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Social Work Grads in Wisconsin

In this state, there are 16,570 people employed in jobs related to a social work degree, compared to 987,750 nationwide.

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Wages for Social Work Jobs in Wisconsin

In this state, social work grads earn an average of $51,070. Nationwide, they make an average of $58,470.

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There are 6 colleges in Wisconsin that offer social work degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

177 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

The average student takes 4.74 years to complete their degree at UWM. The 6.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,703 after earning their degree at this institution.

141 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 85%. Graduates earn an average $55,313 after graduation.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
8,954 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. The student loan default rate of 6.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $40,672 after graduation.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,989 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,126 after graduation. The 5.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at UW - Whitewater.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
15,314 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 68%. The 5.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,295 a year.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
5,492 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,996. The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at Concordia University, Wisconsin. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

Social Work Careers in WI

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Marriage and Family Therapists 23% $48,360
Social and Community Service Managers 14% $64,430
Substance Abuse Social Workers 13% $44,880
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 12% $44,450
Healthcare Social Workers 12% $52,410
Counselors 10% $43,760
Social Work Professors 7% $57,400
Social Workers 7% $53,840
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 4% $47,100

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to social work.

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Public Administration 44
Public Policy 29
Human Services 7
Other Public Administration 4

View all majors related to Social Work

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