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Social Work in New Jersey

Social Work Schools in New Jersey

1,740 students earned Social Work degrees in New Jersey in the 2022-2023 year.

A Social Work major is the 9th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Social Work Majors in New Jersey

Social Work majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,030
Bachelor’s Degree 493
Associate Degree 156
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 31
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 31
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 22
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, a social work major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of social work majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 20.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 28.0%
  • White: 42.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Social Work Grads in New Jersey

22,580 people in the state and 987,750 in the nation are employed in jobs related to social work.

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Wages for Social Work Jobs in New Jersey

In this state, social work grads earn an average of $72,380. Nationwide, they make an average of $58,470.

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There are 10 colleges in New Jersey that offer social work degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

784 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

A typical student attending Rutgers New Brunswick will pay a net price of $22,675. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years.

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176 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. A typical student attending Montclair State will pay a net price of $15,677.

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Monmouth University

West Long Branch
148 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
5,674 Total Students

The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Monmouth. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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143 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
9,893 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

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141 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,042 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $19,333.

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108 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
13,231 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 95% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 61%.

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75 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
7,076 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 48% of the teachers are full time.

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60 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $10,406. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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37 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,122 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

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35 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
2,231 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.10%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Social Work Careers in NJ

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Counselors 12% $56,970
Social Work Professors 6% $71,930

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