by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University of Wisconsin-Madison. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Wisconsin-Madison highly for social work, placing at #53 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 53 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Wisconsin | 2 of 13 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 of 107 |
Here is each degree level granted in social work at University of Wisconsin-Madison, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 57 |
| Master’s | 91 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Madison awarded 57 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is among the very best schools in the country for social work at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin | 1 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 27 |
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison report a median salary of $52,438 a year. This is lower than $74,335, the median for all majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Wisconsin-Madison, social work graduates take on a median debt of $21,398 in student loans. This is below $21,813, the typical median for all majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,273 | $40,506 |
| Fees | $1,597 | $1,597 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 9% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are White. Roughly 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 91 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Work | 1 |
