Social Work at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

UW-Green Bay's social work graduates start strong at $44,135—far above the national median and competitive within Wisconsin's relatively robust social work market. However, there's a troubling flatline: earnings essentially stall at $43,930 by year four. While the small sample size (under 30 graduates) means we should be cautious about overinterpreting this data, it's worth noting that social work as a field typically doesn't see dramatic salary growth early in careers, and this program appears to follow that pattern.

The debt picture is reasonable at $25,237, translating to a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.57—manageable territory where monthly payments shouldn't overwhelm a typical starting salary. This is slightly better than Wisconsin's median debt load for the field and comparable to the national average. The program ranks in the 60th percentile among Wisconsin's 16 social work programs, landing squarely in the middle of the pack—behind schools like Viterbo and UW-River Falls, but competitive with similar regional universities.

For families committed to social work, this program offers a stable entry point into the field without excessive debt, though you shouldn't expect rapid salary progression. The 88% admission rate makes it accessible, and the combination of solid starting earnings with controlled borrowing creates a workable financial foundation for a helping profession that most pursue for reasons beyond compensation.