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    Social Work, MSW

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    Madison, USMSWIn-person2 years
    $51,156.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    43%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    100
    Cohort
    students
    49
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Social Work, MSW at University of Wisconsin-Madison is a 49-credit, 2-year, in-person MSW program based in Madison, US. Tuition is $51,156.

    About the program

    The program provides foundational generalist social work practice in the first year, followed by advanced generalist specialization in the second year with optional focus areas including aging, child youth and family welfare, health, or mental health. It emphasizes direct and macro practice, policy, human behavior, research methods, and field education across diverse populations and systems.

    Focus: coursework
    QS #11 Sociology
    Part-time option

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $54,793.00
    Avg starting salary
    $16,414.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Social Work, MSW at University of Wisconsin-Madison cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Social Work, MSW at University of Wisconsin-Madison is $51,156 across 49 required credits.
    Is Social Work, MSW at University of Wisconsin-Madison online or in-person?
    Social Work, MSW at University of Wisconsin-Madison is offered in-person.
    How long does Social Work, MSW at University of Wisconsin-Madison take to complete?
    Social Work, MSW at University of Wisconsin-Madison is structured around 2 years and 49 credits.
    What GPA is required for Social Work, MSW at University of Wisconsin-Madison?
    Per the program's published guidance: minimum undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale for their last 60 semester credits
    How competitive is Social Work, MSW at University of Wisconsin-Madison?
    Social Work, MSW at University of Wisconsin-Madison reports an acceptance rate of approximately 43%.