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Best Online Social Work Programs in Milwaukee, WI (2026)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs. Milwaukee has a population of about 569,756. Median household income is $51,888 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $82,290 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Social Work Schools to Milwaukee
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer social work programs near Milwaukee, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Milwaukee city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Wisconsin schools on the Wisconsin social work page.
Social Work Wages Near Milwaukee
Milwaukee is part of the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area (BLS area code 33340). 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 | $59,180 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $61,073 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $69,180 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $71,393 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $62,770 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $64,778 |
| Social Worker, All Other | $63,040 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $65,057 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $82,290 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $84,923 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $46,650 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $48,142 |
| Community Health Worker | $49,920 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $51,517 |
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.
Milwaukee at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 569,756 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $51,888 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 26.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 96.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Social Work-related employment in Milwaukee County | 28,419 workers, 8,887 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Milwaukee-Area Cities With Social Work Programs
- Wauwatosa, WI – 3.4 mi away (47,945 pop)
- West Allis, WI – 5.1 mi away (60,087 pop)
- Greenfield, WI – 7.3 mi away (36,858 pop)
- Brookfield, WI – 7.9 mi away (38,016 pop)
- Menomonee Falls, WI – 9.8 mi away (36,769 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited social work schools are near Milwaukee, WI?
Accredited schools offering social work programs near Milwaukee are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
What are the highest-paying social work roles near Milwaukee?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Milwaukee are: Social and Community Service Manager ($82,290), Healthcare Social Worker ($69,180), Social Worker, All Other ($63,040). 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 Wauwatosa instead of Milwaukee?
Wauwatosa, WI is 3.4 miles from Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee an affordable place to study social work?
Milwaukee’s median household income of $51,888 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Milwaukee 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: July 23, 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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