Social Work at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI · Bachelor's Degree · about 87 graduates a year
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee graduates in social work earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Compares for Social Work
All 420 colleges reporting social work earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Providence College Providence, RI | $70,356 | $69,293 | #1 | — |
| 2 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $70,273 | $66,885 | #2 | $42,227 |
| 3 | La Sierra University Riverside, CA | $69,244 | $63,008 | #12 | $42,213 |
| 4 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $69,201 | $62,968 | #14 | $39,145 |
| 5 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $68,524 | $62,352 | #19 | $48,750 |
| 6 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $68,448 | $62,283 | #20 | $42,925 |
| 7 | Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | $67,458 | $62,047 | #21 | — |
| 8 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $67,393 | $61,323 | #26 | $44,906 |
| 9 | Iona University New Rochelle, NY | $66,417 | $63,215 | #10 | — |
| 10 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $66,349 | $63,151 | #11 | — |
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| 252 | Lamar University Beaumont, TX | $50,453 | $51,296 | #286 | $37,593 |
| 253 | Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO | $50,441 | $47,172 | #378 | $42,254 |
| 254 | Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN | $50,419 | $48,161 | #367 | $43,471 |
| 255 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $50,392 | $52,435 | #253 | $40,188 |
| 256 | The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX | $50,388 | $51,230 | #290 | $38,174 |
| 257 | Frostburg State University Frostburg, MD | $50,376 | $44,211 | #401 | $37,836 |
| 258 | Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion, IN | $50,351 | $54,017 | #181 | $36,722 |
Other Social Work Credentials at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,515 | $62,696 | $30,750 |
Other Majors at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,188 one year after graduating and $50,392 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee ranks #255 by median pay four years after graduation, and #253 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,750.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.