Social Work at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
49
Optimistic
49
Base Case
56
Pessimistic
Earnings
$40,188/yr (10% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (24% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (116,900 openings/yr)
ROI
12.6x earnings multiple (5.7x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Social Work graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $503K | $503K | $483K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.6x | 12.6x | 12.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.7x | 5.7x | 5.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 70% | 69% | 58% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 49 | 49 | 56 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$40,080
Out-of-state: $88,080 (5.7x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,750
7.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$49,042
22% growth from Year 1
About University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee accepts 88% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a mid-sized student body of 16,762 in Milwaukee, WI.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee →Top Career Paths
Social and community service managers
$78,240/yr
Social work teachers, postsecondary
$76,210/yr
Social workers, all other
$69,480/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Social Work at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee?
A score of 49/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Social Work. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
What makes University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Social Work program stand out?
Ranked #76 of 338 programs nationally, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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