Social Work bachelor's degree programs in Wisconsin
Compare 13 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Wisconsin
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Viterbo UniversityLa Crosse · $31,000 federal debt$57,1592Concordia University-WisconsinMequon · $27,000 federal debt$55,6003Carthage CollegeKenosha · $26,449 federal debt$54,9754University of Wisconsin-MadisonMadison · $21,398 federal debt$54,3755University of Wisconsin-Green BayGreen Bay · $25,237 federal debt$54,2526University of Wisconsin-SuperiorSuperior · $29,166 federal debt$54,1957University of Wisconsin-WhitewaterWhitewater · $25,912 federal debt$52,8888University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireEau Claire · $23,000 federal debt$52,4619Marian UniversityFond Du Lac · Debt not reported$51,99710University of Wisconsin-River FallsRiver Falls · $26,303 federal debt$51,694
CAREER CONTEXT IN WI
What related occupations pay in Wisconsin
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
11-9151Social and Community Service Managers
- State median wage
- $82,130
- Middle 50% wage range
- $70,540–$98,490
- State employment
- 3,580
- Projected growth
- +7.2%
- Annual openings
- 18,500
21-1021Child, Family, and School Social Workers
- State median wage
- $59,280
- Middle 50% wage range
- $47,980–$70,010
- State employment
- 5,710
- Projected growth
- +4.4%
- Annual openings
- 33,900
25-1113Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $76,420
- Middle 50% wage range
- $63,790–$94,380
- State employment
- 400
- Projected growth
- +2.6%
- Annual openings
- 1,100
21-1022Healthcare Social Workers
- State median wage
- $66,910
- Middle 50% wage range
- $59,640–$78,830
- State employment
- 3,770
- Projected growth
- +8.5%
- Annual openings
- 16,900
21-1029Social Workers, All Other
- State median wage
- $62,830
- Middle 50% wage range
- $51,760–$82,600
- State employment
- 1,860
- Projected growth
- +2.3%
- Annual openings
- 5,800
21-1023Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
- State median wage
- $61,860
- Middle 50% wage range
- $49,720–$75,360
- State employment
- 1,880
- Projected growth
- +10.3%
- Annual openings
- 12,500
21-1019Counselors, All Other
- State median wage
- $71,390
- Middle 50% wage range
- $54,950–$86,650
- State employment
- 440
- Projected growth
- +5.9%
- Annual openings
- 4,300
21-1013Marriage and Family Therapists
- State median wage
- $37,870
- Middle 50% wage range
- $34,980–$54,870
- State employment
- 180
- Projected growth
- +13.5%
- Annual openings
- 6,900
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Wisconsin; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Viterbo University | La Crosse | $57,159 | $31,000 |
| 2 | Concordia University-Wisconsin | Mequon | $55,600 | $27,000 |
| 3 | Carthage College | Kenosha | $54,975 | $26,449 |
| 4 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | Madison | $54,375 | $21,398 |
| 5 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | Green Bay | $54,252 | $25,237 |
| 6 | University of Wisconsin-Superior | Superior | $54,195 | $29,166 |
| 7 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | Whitewater | $52,888 | $25,912 |
| 8 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | Eau Claire | $52,461 | $23,000 |
| 9 | Marian University | Fond Du Lac | $51,997 | Not available |
| 10 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | River Falls | $51,694 | $26,303 |
| 11 | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh | Oshkosh | $51,044 | $26,750 |
| 12 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | Stevens Point | $50,710 | $26,500 |
| 13 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Milwaukee | $50,392 | $29,610 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Social Work in Wisconsin
What do Social Work bachelor's degree graduates earn in Wisconsin?
Across 13 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $52,888 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $26,449 among the 12 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Wisconsin colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Viterbo University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.