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Social Work at Monmouth University

If you are interested in studying Social Work, take a look at what Monmouth University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Monmouth University sits in West Long Branch, NJ.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 82 social work degrees were granted at Monmouth University.

Studying Online at Monmouth University

Distance learning is available at Monmouth University. Of 4,767 students, 220 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 739 (16%) took at least some classes online.

Social Work Rankings at Monmouth University

Use these rankings to compare Monmouth University’s Social Work program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New Jersey	#7 of 18
Best Value	New Jersey	#18 of 18
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#38 of 90
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#78 of 88
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#153 of 570
Best Value	Nationwide	#534 of 567

Earnings for Social Work Graduates from Monmouth University

Graduates of Monmouth University’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	$45,181
2 years	$42,243
3 years	$52,709
4 years	$56,809
5 years	$61,824

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Social Work graduates from Monmouth University earn a median of $56,809, compared with $69,076 for all Monmouth University graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Social Work graduates from Monmouth University stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Social Work graduates at Monmouth University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Social Work graduates at Monmouth University are 93% women (76) and 7% men (6).

Social Work Bachelor’s Program at Monmouth University

Among the 34 bachelor’s social work degrees awarded at Monmouth University, 97% were women (33) and 3% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Monmouth University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	22
Hispanic / Latino	12

Minority students account for 35% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Monmouth University, lower than the national average of 48%.*

Social Work Master’s Program at Monmouth University

Of the 48 master’s social work degrees awarded at Monmouth University, 90% were women (43) and 10% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Monmouth University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	30
Hispanic / Latino	9
Black / African American	6
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2

Minority students account for 38% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Monmouth University, below 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 Monmouth University

The Social Work program at Monmouth University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Social Work	82

Top-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates

Graduates of the Social Work program at Monmouth University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.