Best Social Work Schools in Wisconsin

Wisconsin has 15 colleges offering Social Work programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 545 recent graduates. Graduates in Wisconsin earn $33,965 on average within two years — 8% above the national average of $31,424, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.

Schools in WI

$33,965

WI Avg. Earnings

$31,424

National Avg.

482

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Social Work in Wisconsin

Public Schools (9)

$34,838

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (6)

$32,569

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Wisconsin produce comparable or higher early earnings for Social Work graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Social Work Schools in Wisconsin, Ranked by Earnings

Viterbo University

La Crosse, WI · Private

$41,937

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 73.3%

Concordia University-Wisconsin

Mequon, WI · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 67.5%

Carthage College

Kenosha, WI · Private

$21,964

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 84.2%

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI · Public

$32,569

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,239

Graduates: 51

Acceptance: 43.4%

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

Green Bay, WI · Public

$37,808

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $38,916

Graduates: 32

Acceptance: 87.8%

University of Wisconsin-Superior

Superior, WI · Public

$37,671

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $37,959

Graduates: 48

Acceptance: 93.6%

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Whitewater, WI · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,607

Graduates: 58

Acceptance: 82.8%

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Eau Claire, WI · Public

$33,664

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $37,242

Graduates: 72

Acceptance: 76.1%

Marian University

Fond Du Lac, WI · Private

$31,851

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $37,575

Graduates: 19

Acceptance: 66.8%

#10

University of Wisconsin-River Falls

River Falls, WI · Public

$35,988

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $38,452

Graduates: 27

Acceptance: 81.6%

#11

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Oshkosh, WI · Public

$34,298

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $37,175

Graduates: 18

Acceptance: 86.7%

#12

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Stevens Point, WI · Public

$33,993

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,580

Graduates: 44

Acceptance: 90.1%

#13

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI · Public

$32,711

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,596

Graduates: 149

Acceptance: 88.4%

#14

Mount Mary University

Milwaukee, WI · Private

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI · Private

$32,569

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,683

Graduates: 27

Acceptance: 87.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Social Work in Wisconsin?

Viterbo University ranks #1 for Social Work in Wisconsin with median graduate earnings of $41,937 within two years of graduation. There are 15 schools offering Social Work programs in the state.

How much do Social Work graduates earn in Wisconsin?

Social Work graduates in Wisconsin earn an average of $33,965 within two years of graduation. This is 8% above the national average of $31,424 for this major.

What is the hardest Social Work school to get into in Wisconsin?

University of Wisconsin-Madison is the most selective Social Work program in Wisconsin with an acceptance rate of 43.4%. The average acceptance rate across Social Work programs in the state is 80.2%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Social Work in Wisconsin?

In Wisconsin, private Social Work programs produce average earnings of $32,569 vs $34,838 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 9 public and 6 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Wisconsin

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.