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2023 Most Popular Social Work Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey

12 Colleges
$31,612 Avg Salary
$27,410 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Social Work Bachelor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, social work students earned 1,893 degrees and certificates from a New Jersey school, making the subject the 9th in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Most Popular Social Work Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 12 schools in New Jersey to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Social Work program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for social work majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Our 2023 rankings named Rutgers University - Newark the most popular school in New Jersey for social work students working on their bachelor’s degree. Rutgers Newark is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Newark.

Women make up 92% of the social work majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that social work majors at Rutgers Newark take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $26,726. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $146, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

Stockton University

Galloway, NJ

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Stockton University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular social work schools in New Jersey. Stockton State is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of Galloway.

About 92% of the students majoring in social work at the school are women while 8% are male.

On average, social work graduates from Stockton State take out $29,178 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Rutgers University - Camden helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular social work schools in New Jersey. Rutgers Camden is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Camden.

About 84% of the students majoring in social work at the school are women while 16% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, social work graduates from Rutgers Camden carry an average student debt load of $26,726. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $146, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Rutgers University - New Brunswick is a great place for social work students working on their bachelor’s degree. Rutgers New Brunswick is a very large public school located in the city of New Brunswick.

Women make up 90% of the social work majors at the school.

Social Work majors at Rutgers New Brunswick take out an average of $26,726 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $146, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#5

Montclair State University

Montclair, NJ

Out of the 12 schools in New Jersey that were part of this year’s ranking, Montclair State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Montclair, Montclair State is a public school with a very large student population.

About 91% of the students majoring in social work at the school are women while 9% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, social work graduates from Montclair State carry an average student debt load of $26,385. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $207.

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Ramapo College of New Jersey landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree social work programs. Ramapo College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Mahwah.

Women make up 92% of the social work majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, social work graduates from Ramapo College carry an average student debt load of $22,755.

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#7

Monmouth University

West Long Branch, NJ

Monmouth University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey list. Monmouth is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of West Long Branch.

The average amount in student loans that social work majors at Monmouth take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $26,216. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $575, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Georgian Court University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for social work students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the city of Lakewood, Georgian Court is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

About 91% of the students majoring in social work at the school are women while 9% are male.

The average amount in student loans that social work majors at Georgian Court take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $28,602.

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#9

Seton Hall University

South Orange, NJ

Seton Hall University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree social work programs. Seton Hall is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of South Orange.

Women make up 88% of the social work majors at the school.

Social Work majors at Seton Hall take out an average of $21,223 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#10

Centenary University

Hackettstown, NJ

Centenary University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree social work programs. Centenary is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hackettstown.

Women make up 69% of the social work majors at the school.

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Best Social Work Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Social Work Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 2,251
New York 5,784
Maryland 1,072
District of Columbia 243
Delaware 100

One of 5 majors within the area of study, social work has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Social Work

Related Major Annual Graduates
Public Administration 16,905
Human Services 13,238
Public Policy 6,430
Community Organization & Advocacy 3,096
Other Public Administration 588

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 12 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Army Medicine.

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