University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
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Best Online Social Work Programs in De Pere, WI (2026)
De Pere, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs. De Pere has a population of about 25,368. Median household income is $80,550 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Green Bay, WI metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $79,960 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Social Work Schools to De Pere
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near De Pere. Distances are calculated from De Pere city center.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from De Pere. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
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Marian University
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University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
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Concordia University-Wisconsin
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Wisconsin schools on the Wisconsin social work page.
Social Work Wages Near De Pere
De Pere is part of the Green Bay, WI metro area (BLS area code 24580). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Wisconsin statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Worker | $57,140 | Green Bay, WI | $61,375 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $67,080 | Green Bay, WI | $72,052 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $54,200 | Green Bay, WI | $58,217 |
| Social Worker, All Other | $61,130 | Green Bay, WI | $65,661 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $79,960 | Green Bay, WI | $85,886 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $49,750 | Green Bay, WI | $53,437 |
| Community Health Worker | $51,210 | WI statewide | $55,005 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
De Pere at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,368 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $80,550 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 36.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 93.1 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Social Work-related employment in Brown County | 4,043 workers, 744 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other De Pere-Area Cities With Social Work Programs
- Green Bay, WI – 7.3 mi away (208,670 pop)
- Appleton, WI – 18.6 mi away (221,379 pop)
- Neenah, WI – 26.8 mi away (25,914 pop)
- Manitowoc, WI – 30.3 mi away (45,261 pop)
- Oshkosh, WI – 36.9 mi away (75,057 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited social work schools are near De Pere, WI?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near De Pere. The closest is University of Wisconsin-Green Bay in Green Bay, WI (10.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Concordia University-Wisconsin (84.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying social work roles near De Pere?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near De Pere are: Social and Community Service Manager ($79,960), Healthcare Social Worker ($67,080), Social Worker, All Other ($61,130). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Wisconsin statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Green Bay instead of De Pere?
Green Bay, WI is 7.3 miles from De Pere and has its own set of local social work programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is De Pere an affordable place to study social work?
De Pere’s median household income of $80,550 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in De Pere while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Wisconsin public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.
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