Social Work at Ramapo College of New Jersey
If you plan to study Social Work, consider the program at Ramapo College of New Jersey. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Ramapo College of New Jersey is in Mahwah, NJ.
During the most recent reporting year, 137 social work degrees were awarded at Ramapo College of New Jersey.
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Online & Distance Learning at Ramapo College of New Jersey
Online coursework is an option at Ramapo College of New Jersey. Of 5,981 students, 255 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,193 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Social Work Rankings at Ramapo College of New Jersey
Rankings can help you compare Ramapo College of New Jersey’s Social Work program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #6 of 18 |
| Best Value | New Jersey | #15 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #29 of 90 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #48 of 88 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #123 of 570 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #392 of 567 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #6 of 18 |
| Best Value | New Jersey | #15 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #29 of 90 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #48 of 88 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #123 of 570 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #392 of 567 |
Earnings for Social Work Graduates from Ramapo College of New Jersey
Those who finish Ramapo College of New Jersey’s Social Work program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $41,955 |
| 2 years | $36,668 |
| 3 years | $42,754 |
| 4 years | $52,763 |
| 5 years | $58,059 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Social Work graduates from Ramapo College of New Jersey earn a median of $52,763, compared with $63,708 for all Ramapo College of New Jersey graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Work graduates from Ramapo College of New Jersey stands at $24,491.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Social Work graduates at Ramapo College of New Jersey, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Social Work graduates at Ramapo College of New Jersey are 86% women (118) and 14% men (19).
Social Work Bachelor’s Program at Ramapo College of New Jersey
Of the 49 bachelor’s social work degrees awarded at Ramapo College of New Jersey, 90% were women (44) and 10% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Ramapo College of New Jersey.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 25 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 16 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 47% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Ramapo College of New Jersey, below the national average of 48%.*
Social Work Master’s Program at Ramapo College of New Jersey
Of the 88 master’s social work degrees awarded at Ramapo College of New Jersey, 84% were women (74) and 16% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Ramapo College of New Jersey.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 46 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 27 |
| Black / African American | 12 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 48% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Ramapo College of New Jersey, above the national average of 42%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Social Work Concentrations at Ramapo College of New Jersey
This Social Work program at Ramapo College of New Jersey offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 137 |
Top-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates
Graduates of the Social Work program at Ramapo College of New Jersey pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Social Work majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| Counselors, All Other | $81,766 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $78,044 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $74,325 |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,510 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $62,827 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $58,560 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $41,658 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $40,804 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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