Wisconsin Social Work Degree Programs
AKA: ASW, BSW, MSW, DSW, Clinical MSW
Data Source:
Dept. of Education - 2026
Social Worker License has analyzed data from 27 schools who offer degree programs in the field of social work and human services. Jump to schools.
Wisconsin offers substantially more undergraduate choices than graduate options. Students can compare social work bachelor’s programs at 16 schools, while master’s-level study is concentrated among a smaller group. The full school list below can help narrow choices by location, degree level, and format.
Doctoral-level social work study is rare in the state. The two options are University of Wisconsin-Madison and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, so doctoral students have a short in-state list to compare by curriculum, research focus, admissions requirements, and format.
Students seeking a CSWE-accredited path have room to compare multiple programs. Fifteen Wisconsin schools have CSWE-accredited baccalaureate programs, and eight of those schools also have accredited master’s options.
CSWE programmatic accreditation applies to a specific social work program and is separate from institutional accreditation. Students should confirm the current status of their exact BSW or MSW program and verify that it aligns with their educational and licensing goals.
Students looking for flexibility have several schools to investigate: eight schools with CSWE-accredited social work programs report some online availability. The full school list below can help identify these options without treating every program as fully online.
An online indicator does not necessarily mean every course, degree option, campus requirement, or field placement can be completed remotely. Ask each school how online instruction is delivered and where field education must take place.
Cost-conscious students may want to begin with the lower-price social work schools below, then request a program-specific estimate. These figures are school-level prices, not tuition or net prices calculated specifically for a social work degree.
The in-state tuition and average net price lists provide different cost signals. Students should compare both and ask about fees, financial aid, residency rules, enrollment status, and costs associated with field education. These figures are starting points for comparison, not measures of program quality.
Students should first separate social work degrees from adjacent programs. Ten Wisconsin schools in the broader list offer related human services or mental and social health programs without being identified as social work degree providers. Those alternatives may fit different career goals, but they should not be treated as BSW or MSW programs.
After narrowing the list by degree level, compare accreditation, schedule, location, field education, concentration options, and total cost. Applicants interested in professional licensing should also check current Wisconsin requirements before enrolling.
Fifteen Wisconsin schools have CSWE-accredited baccalaureate programs, and eight of those schools also have accredited master’s programs. Because accreditation can change, confirm the current status directly with CSWE and the school.
BSW students have more schools to compare. Wisconsin has 16 schools associated with bachelor’s-level social work study, while graduate options are concentrated among a smaller group.
Eight schools with CSWE-accredited social work programs report some online availability. This does not establish that an entire BSW or MSW, including field education, can be completed online, so verify the format and campus requirements with each school.
Yes. Several CSWE-accredited MSW programs identify advanced-standing plans. Applicants should ask each school about BSW prerequisites, admission standards, start dates, and the time required to complete the program.
Doctoral-level social work options are concentrated at University of Wisconsin-Madison and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Based on reported school-level figures, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, and University of Wisconsin-Green Bay have the lowest listed in-state tuition among Wisconsin social work schools. University of Wisconsin-Superior, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, and University of Wisconsin-River Falls have the lowest listed average net prices. These figures are not social work program-specific costs.
Completing a listed program does not automatically guarantee licensure. Students should verify current Wisconsin education, examination, supervised-experience, and application requirements before enrolling.
Whether you live in Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay or elsewhere in Wisconsin, you can find the right social work or human services degree program for you. Filter schools in Wisconsin by degree level and field type. Rank schools by features that matter to you. Explore all the social work programs offered in Wisconsin below.
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program description:
A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
176
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
Not enough data
In-State Tuition:
$6,030
Out-of-State Tuition:
$6,030
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$8,657
Applicants Accepted:
Not enough data
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
2,844
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
42.59%
In-State Tuition:
$8,270
Out-of-State Tuition:
$17,429
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$11,772
Applicants Accepted:
75.39%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program description:
A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
6,877
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
59.45%
In-State Tuition:
$8,532
Out-of-State Tuition:
$16,446
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$14,305
Applicants Accepted:
86.5%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
9,405
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
62.71%
In-State Tuition:
$8,616
Out-of-State Tuition:
$18,716
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$14,158
Applicants Accepted:
85.72%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
6,341
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
53.85%
In-State Tuition:
$8,700
Out-of-State Tuition:
$17,288
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$13,369
Applicants Accepted:
88.59%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
1,807
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
42.05%
In-State Tuition:
$8,812
Out-of-State Tuition:
$16,726
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$12,220
Applicants Accepted:
93.01%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
4,205
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
60.25%
In-State Tuition:
$9,008
Out-of-State Tuition:
$17,470
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$14,054
Applicants Accepted:
81.72%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
7,306
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
57.16%
In-State Tuition:
$9,488
Out-of-State Tuition:
$18,508
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$14,559
Applicants Accepted:
91.8%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
8,895
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
66.23%
In-State Tuition:
$9,642
Out-of-State Tuition:
$19,228
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$16,550
Applicants Accepted:
82.34%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
16,758
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
50.54%
In-State Tuition:
$10,398
Out-of-State Tuition:
$22,398
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$15,014
Applicants Accepted:
90.68%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
5,842
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
53.59%
In-State Tuition:
$10,701
Out-of-State Tuition:
$19,265
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$17,490
Applicants Accepted:
87.67%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
36,902
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
90.08%
In-State Tuition:
$11,603
Out-of-State Tuition:
$42,103
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$17,354
Applicants Accepted:
45.2%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
680
Average SAT Math Score:
730
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program description:
A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
1,037
Accredited By:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
33.33%
In-State Tuition:
$20,288
Out-of-State Tuition:
$20,288
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$14,858
Applicants Accepted:
Not enough data
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
1,212
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
51.83%
In-State Tuition:
$33,396
Out-of-State Tuition:
$33,396
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$24,212
Applicants Accepted:
86.28%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
631
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
54.04%
In-State Tuition:
$34,086
Out-of-State Tuition:
$34,086
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$22,540
Applicants Accepted:
85.74%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
1,249
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
61.74%
In-State Tuition:
$34,250
Out-of-State Tuition:
$34,250
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$21,260
Applicants Accepted:
72.43%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
570
Average SAT Math Score:
535
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program description:
A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
1,010
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
52.43%
In-State Tuition:
$35,178
Out-of-State Tuition:
$35,178
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$21,937
Applicants Accepted:
74.98%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
465
Average SAT Math Score:
475
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
631
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
61.02%
In-State Tuition:
$35,420
Out-of-State Tuition:
$35,420
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$20,144
Applicants Accepted:
62.33%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
511
Average SAT Math Score:
484
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
2,197
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
67.3%
In-State Tuition:
$35,470
Out-of-State Tuition:
$35,470
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$36,201
Applicants Accepted:
78.2%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
1,107
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
62.45%
In-State Tuition:
$35,860
Out-of-State Tuition:
$35,860
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$26,113
Applicants Accepted:
75.73%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program description:
A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
943
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
67.11%
In-State Tuition:
$36,110
Out-of-State Tuition:
$36,110
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$23,245
Applicants Accepted:
78.16%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
540
Average SAT Math Score:
550
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program description:
A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
2,660
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
64.96%
In-State Tuition:
$38,750
Out-of-State Tuition:
$38,750
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$26,565
Applicants Accepted:
87.06%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
550
Average SAT Math Score:
540
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program description:
A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
1,662
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
72.08%
In-State Tuition:
$45,580
Out-of-State Tuition:
$45,580
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$26,172
Applicants Accepted:
85.74%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
600
Average SAT Math Score:
590
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program description:
Any instructional program in public administration and services not listed above.
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
7,660
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
83.02%
In-State Tuition:
$51,170
Out-of-State Tuition:
$51,170
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$31,487
Applicants Accepted:
81.34%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
635
Average SAT Math Score:
635
