Milwaukee, Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee MSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedHelen Bader School of Social WelfarePublic

What MSW Options Does University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Offer?

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee offers 2 MSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (34 credits). Estimated tuition starts at $40,500.

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2 MSW Options at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Specializations named on University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's pages: Behavioral and mental health, Child and family well-being, Clinical social work, Gerontology, Physical health, School social work, Substance abuse counseling and Trauma-informed care.

Admissions, Structure and Cost at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Social Work MSW (on campus)Starts: Fall34 creditsGRE or MAT not requiredGeneral graduate rate, Fall 2026 graduate fee schedule: $6,540.95 per term Wisconsin resident and $13,390.79 per term non-resident at 8 or more credits (segregated fees included); lower per-credit amounts below 8 credits
Online Master of Social WorkStarts: Fall36 credits$675 per credit, same for in-state and out-of-state, no extra fees (Foundation 60 credits $40,500; Advanced Standing 36 credits $24,300)

From University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed September 30, 2026. Blank cells: the school's pages don't state that detail. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.

How University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Compares

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's lowest estimated tuition, $40,500 for Online Master of Social Work, is above the national median of $40,180 (179th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 34 to 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 147 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 1st of 6 in Wisconsin and 60th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeWisconsin medianU.S. median
Estimated tuition (lowest option)$40,500$40,500$40,180
Credits34–605660

Medians across programs on this site that publish the figure, September 2026. The MSW cost and loan calculator adds fees and federal loan limits.

MSW Dual Degrees at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Certificates at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

  • Graduate Certificate in Trauma-Informed Care
  • Graduate Certificate in Applied Gerontology

Other Social Work Degrees at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Is University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's MSW CSWE Accredited?

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's MSW is listed as accredited in the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory (September 2026). CSWE accredits the program, which covers every format the school offers it in. All CSWE-accredited MSW programs

Federal data (IPEDS) show University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee awarded 147 MSWs in 2022-23.

From University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's MSW to a Wisconsin License

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the APSW
  3. Log supervised clinical hours3,000 hours of clinical social work practice, including at least 1,000…
  4. Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice

Wisconsin license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner

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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee MSW: Common Questions

Is University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's MSW CSWE Accredited?

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's MSW is listed as accredited in the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory (September 2026). CSWE accredits the program, which covers every format the school offers it in.

Does University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Offer an Online MSW?

Yes. Online Master of Social Work is offered online.

Does University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Offer Advanced Standing?

Social Work MSW (on campus): 34 credits; BSW from an accredited program earned within seven years of starting the MSW. Online Master of Social Work: 36 credits; BSW earned within the past seven years.

How Much Does University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's MSW Cost?

Social Work MSW (on campus): General graduate rate, Fall 2026 graduate fee schedule: $6,540.95 per term Wisconsin resident and $13,390.79 per term non-resident at 8 or more credits (segregated fees included); lower per-credit amounts below 8 credits. Online Master of Social Work: $675 per credit, same for in-state and out-of-state, no extra fees (Foundation 60 credits $40,500; Advanced Standing 36 credits $24,300) (about $40,500 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

Does University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Require the GRE for Its MSW?

Social Work MSW (on campus): GRE or MAT not required.

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Sources

  1. uwm.edu: program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed September 30, 2026
  2. Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), directory of accredited programs (September 2026)
  3. U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23
  4. Wisconsin Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Social Work Examining Board - Social Work Section (Department of Safety and Professional Services)

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