Best Online Social Work Programs in Wausau, WI (2026)

Wausau, Wisconsin has 4 accredited schools offering social work programs. Wausau has a population of about 39,893. Median household income is $61,877 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Wausau, WI metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $79,060 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Wausau

The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Wausau. Distances are calculated from Wausau city center.

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

Social Work Wages Near Wausau

Wausau is part of the Wausau, WI metro area (BLS area code 48140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Wisconsin statewide.

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.

Wausau at a Glance

Other Wausau-Area Cities With Social Work Programs

• Stevens Point, WI – 30.6 mi away (43,735 pop)
• Wisconsin Rapids, WI – 40.3 mi away (28,406 pop)
• Appleton, WI – 77.7 mi away (221,379 pop)
• Neenah, WI – 79.5 mi away (25,914 pop)
• Oshkosh, WI – 83.9 mi away (75,057 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Wausau, WI?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering social work programs near Wausau. The closest is University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in Stevens Point, WI (30.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (91.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles near Wausau?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Wausau are: Social and Community Service Manager ($79,060), Healthcare Social Worker ($63,000), Social Worker, All Other ($62,830). 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 Stevens Point instead of Wausau?

Stevens Point, WI is 30.6 miles from Wausau 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 Wausau an affordable place to study social work?

Wausau’s median household income of $61,877 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Wausau 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.