by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UWM. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #11 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UWM as a strong choice for social work, coming in at #209 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 209 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Wisconsin | 8 of 13 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 39 of 107 |
The following degree levels are offered in social work at UWM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 56 |
| Master’s | 125 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee awarded 56 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
UWM is in the top 10% of the country for social work at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #11 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Wisconsin | 11 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 40 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 212 |
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UWM earn a median of $53,327 a year. This is lower than $56,986, the median for all majors at UWM.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UWM, social work students accumulate a median of $29,610 in student loans. This is higher than $26,827, the typical median for all majors at UWM.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,091 | $20,772 |
| Fees | $1,626 | $1,626 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 11% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at UWM are White. Roughly 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UWM. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 125 |
