Wisconsin · Thanatology

Best Thanatology institutions in Wisconsin, ranked by earnings

Thanatology is the scientific study of death and the associated losses, exploring both the biological and psychological aspects of mortality. This interdisciplinary program is designed for students interested in understanding the…

Institutions
1
offering CIP 30.53
States offered
3
with a program page
Degrees / yr
1
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$23,822
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
60%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Healthcare Social Workers
$67,370
BLS OEWS 2024

1 institutions offering Thanatology in Wisconsin

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Edgewood College
Madison Private not-for-profit
160%$23,822

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Healthcare Social Workers (SOC 21-1022).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+6.4%
Faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~18,600
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$78,240
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

MonitoringActive LearningCritical ThinkingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionWriting

What Healthcare Social Workers earn in Wisconsin

Jobs in Wisconsin
3,810
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$67,370
median $65,240
Best-paying metro
$73,250
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Thanatology programs in Wisconsin.

How much do Healthcare Social Workers earn in Wisconsin?+

The average annual wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Wisconsin is $67,370 (median $65,240), across about 3,810 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Thanatology program?+

Thanatology is the scientific study of death and the associated losses, exploring both the biological and psychological aspects of mortality. This interdisciplinary program is designed for students interested in understanding the…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop monitoring, active learning, critical thinking, active listening, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Healthcare Social Workers?+

The national job outlook is about +6.4% growth with around 18,600 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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