Ranking
Best Social Work Colleges in Wisconsin 2026
University of Wisconsin-Madison leads this ROI ranking with a B value grade and a 10.63 ROI score. EduGradify ranks 17 colleges here by earnings against net price.
17 Wisconsin colleges offering Social Work, ranked by EduGradify value grade.
- Schools ranked
- 17
- Cheapest net price
- $12,220
- Top earnings 10y
- $78,257
- Public / Private
- 10 / 7
University of Wisconsin-Madison
B- ROI score
- 10.63
- Net price
- $17,354
- Earnings 10y
- $73,792
- Acceptance
- 45.2%
University of Wisconsin-Superior
B- ROI score
- 10.15
- Net price
- $12,220
- Earnings 10y
- $49,606
- Acceptance
- 93%
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
B- ROI score
- 9.82
- Net price
- $13,369
- Earnings 10y
- $52,528
- Acceptance
- 88.6%
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
B- ROI score
- 9.77
- Net price
- $14,158
- Earnings 10y
- $55,356
- Acceptance
- 85.7%
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
B- ROI score
- 9.71
- Net price
- $14,305
- Earnings 10y
- $55,548
- Acceptance
- 86.5%
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
B- ROI score
- 9.69
- Net price
- $14,054
- Earnings 10y
- $54,458
- Acceptance
- 81.7%
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
B- ROI score
- 9.16
- Net price
- $15,014
- Earnings 10y
- $54,990
- Acceptance
- 90.7%
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
B- ROI score
- 8.93
- Net price
- $14,559
- Earnings 10y
- $52,021
- Acceptance
- 91.8%
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
B- ROI score
- 8.85
- Net price
- $16,550
- Earnings 10y
- $58,561
- Acceptance
- 82.3%
University of Wisconsin-Stout
B- ROI score
- 8.30
- Net price
- $17,490
- Earnings 10y
- $58,084
- Acceptance
- 87.7%
Viterbo University
C- ROI score
- 6.55
- Net price
- $21,260
- Earnings 10y
- $55,660
- Acceptance
- 72.4%
Marquette University
C- ROI score
- 6.21
- Net price
- $31,487
- Earnings 10y
- $78,257
- Acceptance
- 81.3%
Marian University
C- ROI score
- 6.10
- Net price
- $21,937
- Earnings 10y
- $53,501
- Acceptance
- 75%
Mount Mary University
C- ROI score
- 6.05
- Net price
- $20,144
- Earnings 10y
- $48,745
- Acceptance
- 62.3%
Alverno College
C- ROI score
- 5.89
- Net price
- $22,540
- Earnings 10y
- $53,145
- Acceptance
- 85.7%
Carthage College
D- ROI score
- 5.36
- Net price
- $26,565
- Earnings 10y
- $56,950
- Acceptance
- 87.1%
Concordia University-Wisconsin
D- ROI score
- 3.87
- Net price
- $36,201
- Earnings 10y
- $56,075
- Acceptance
- 78.2%
How we picked this list
This list starts with Wisconsin schools with positive Social Work program-share evidence, then sorts by EduGradify's school-wide ROI proxy: ten-year median earnings weighed against average net price. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 7.94 (10 public, 7 private).
Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.
FAQ
Who leads this ranking?
University of Wisconsin-Madison in Madison, WI tops this ranking. EduGradify value grade is B.
How does EduGradify pick this list?
We rank this set by roi score using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.
How many Wisconsin colleges are in this list?
17 Wisconsin colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.
What does net price mean here?
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?
Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.