Best Social Work Schools Near New Berlin, WI (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

New Berlin, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $35,420 to $66,768 per year for indexed programs. New Berlin has a population of about 40,384. Median household income is $97,414 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 46.6% 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 New Berlin

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer social work programs near New Berlin, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from New Berlin city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 New Berlin. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Alverno College

Milwaukee, WI 8.3 miles from New Berlin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,145
Avg net price $22,540/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Mount Mary University

Milwaukee, WI 8.5 miles from New Berlin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
48.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 62%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,745
Avg net price $20,144/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,420
Out‑of‑state$35,420
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI 11.2 miles from New Berlin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
75.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 81%
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,257
Avg net price $31,487/yr
Tuition
In‑state$51,170
Out‑of‑state$51,170
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 120

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI 14.5 miles from New Berlin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,990
Avg net price $15,014/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 152

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Concordia University-Wisconsin

Mequon, WI 22.2 miles from New Berlin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
47.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,075
Avg net price $36,201/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,470
Out‑of‑state$35,470
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 106

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Carthage College

Kenosha, WI 28.8 miles from New Berlin
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
47.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 87%
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,950
Avg net price $26,565/yr
Tuition
In‑state$38,750
Out‑of‑state$38,750
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Whitewater, WI 32.4 miles from New Berlin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,356
Avg net price $14,158/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 85

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Marian University

Fond Du Lac, WI 57.5 miles from New Berlin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
47.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 75%
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,501
Avg net price $21,937/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,178
Out‑of‑state$35,178
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Wisconsin schools on the Wisconsin social work page.

Social Work Wages Near New Berlin

New Berlin 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.

New Berlin at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 40,384 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $97,414 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 46.6% 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 Waukesha County 5,581 workers, 980 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near New Berlin, WI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near New Berlin. The closest is Alverno College in Milwaukee, WI (8.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Concordia University-Wisconsin (22.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles near New Berlin?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near New Berlin 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 West Allis instead of New Berlin?

West Allis, WI is 5.6 miles from New Berlin 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 New Berlin an affordable place to study social work?

New Berlin’s median household income of $97,414 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in New Berlin 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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Other Programs Available in New Berlin

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for New Berlin:

Data verified: September 6, 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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