by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UW - Madison ranks in comparison to other schools with social work programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for social work majors, UW - Madison came in at #11. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 11 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 13 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 71 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 67 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 133 students received their master’s degree in social work from UW - Madison. This makes it the #67 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in social work in 2022, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UW - Madison was $1,627 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,644 | $39,042 |
| Fees | $1,561 | $1,561 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,500 | $13,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 13% of social work bachelor's degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UW - Madison social work bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UW - Madison Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's social work program at UW - Madison make a median salary of $54,548. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all social work graduates with a master's is $51,347.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 153 students graduated with a master's degree in social work from UW - Madison. About 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 122 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
More about our data sources and methodologies.