2023 Best Value Social Work Schools in Wisconsin
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Social Work School for You
With 1,041 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, social work is the #14 most popular major in Wisconsin.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Social Work Schools in Wisconsin ranking. This report analyzed 11 schools in Wisconsin to see which ones offered the best value programs for social work students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Top 10 Best Social Work Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Wisconsin - River Falls the best value school in Wisconsin for social work students. UW - River Falls is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of River Falls.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UW - River Falls are $8,088 a year. On average, social work graduates from UW - River Falls take out $28,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
UW - River Falls also took the #5 spot in our Best Social Work Schools in Wisconsin rankings.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire is a great value for social work students. UW - Eau Claire is a fairly large public school located in the city of Eau Claire.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UW - Eau Claire are $8,874 a year. After completing their degree, social work graduates from UW - Eau Claire carry an average student debtload of $23,961.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UW - Eau Claire also did well on our Best Social Work Schools in Wisconsin list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Out of the 11 schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Superior landed the # 3 spot on the list. UW - Superior is a small public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Superior.
UW - Superior undergraduate students pay an average of $8,155 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, social work graduates from UW - Superior carry an average student debtload of $29,333.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Social Work Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in the city of Oshkosh, UW Oshkosh is a public school with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UW Oshkosh are $7,733 per year. Social Work majors at UW Oshkosh take out an average of $28,446 in student loans while working on their egree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Whitewater. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Social Work Schools in Wisconsin list. Located in the town of Whitewater, UW - Whitewater is a public school with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UW - Whitewater are $7,730 per year. Social Work majors at UW - Whitewater take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $151.
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University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for social work students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the town of Stevens Point, UW - Stevens Point is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
UW - Stevens Point undergraduate students pay an average of $8,331 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, social work majors at UW - Stevens Point accumulate an average of around $26,615 in student debt.
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With a ranking of #7, University of Wisconsin - Green Bay did quite well on this year’s best value schools for social work students. Located in the midsize city of Green Bay, UW - Green Bay is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
UW - Green Bay undergraduate students pay an average of $7,873 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that social work majors at UW - Green Bay take out is $25,000.
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University of Wisconsin - Madison came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Social Work Schools in Wisconsin ranking. UW - Madison is a fairly large public school located in the city of Madison.
UW - Madison undergraduate students pay an average of $10,720 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Social Work majors at UW - Madison take out an average of $24,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
UW - Madison not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #1 on our Best Social Work Schools in Wisconsin list.
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University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for social work students. It came in at #9 on the list. UWM is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Milwaukee.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UWM are $9,610 a year. On average, social work graduates from UWM take out $30,601 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $151.
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Marian University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value social work programs. Marian is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Fond Du Lac.
Marian undergraduate students pay an average of $29,130 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, social work graduates from Marian take out $28,402 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Request InformationBest Value Social Work Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
Explore all the Best Value Social Work Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 2,413 |
| Ohio | 2,332 |
| Illinois | 2,711 |
| Indiana | 1,545 |
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Majors Related to Social Work
Social Work is one of 5 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 16,905 |
| Human Services | 13,238 |
| Public Policy | 6,430 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 3,096 |
| Other Public Administration | 588 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 11 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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