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Social Work Schools in New Jersey

1,918 students earned Social Work degrees in New Jersey in the 2020-2021 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 1,095
Bachelor’s Degree 574
Associate Degree 175
Post-Master’s Certificate 37
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 37
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 25
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 25
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12

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: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 20.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 25.8%
  • White: 44.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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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
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 60%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $23,035.

176 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 38%.

#3

Monmouth University

West Long Branch
148 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
5,674 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $51,158 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,422 after earning their degree at this institution.

141 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
6,042 Total Students

In their early career, Ramapo College grads earn an average salary of $51,159. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

108 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
13,231 Total Students

In their early career, Rutgers Newark grads earn an average salary of $54,962. It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,076 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Rutgers Camden grads earn an average salary of $54,962.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 94% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,122 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,083. 71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
2,231 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate. 37% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

Social Work Careers in NJ

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Social and Community Service Managers 19% $82,240
Healthcare Social Workers 16% $62,900
Substance Abuse Social Workers 16% $73,840
Counselors 12% $56,970
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 12% $63,720
Social Work Professors 6% $71,930
Social Workers 4% $66,110
Marriage and Family Therapists 0% $72,450
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists -3% $73,780

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to social work.

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Public Administration 403
Public Policy 285
Human Services 104
Other Public Administration 91

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