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Social Work Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 1,144 students earned their Social Work degrees in NJ.

In this state, Social Work is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 203 majors commonly available.

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
Post-Master’s Certificate 37
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 37
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: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 19.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.4%
  • White: 48.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Social Work Grads in New Jersey

There are 22,580 people in the state and 987,750 people in the nation working in social work jobs.

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Wages for Social Work Jobs in New Jersey

Social Work grads earn an average of $72,380 in the state and $58,470 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in New Jersey that offer social work degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

717 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. A typical student attending Rutgers New Brunswick will pay a net price of $23,035. 66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at Montclair State. A typical student attending Montclair State will pay a net price of $17,381.

#3

Monmouth University

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. In their early career, Monmouth grads earn an average salary of $51,158. This private school has an average net price of $29,877.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.20%. Graduates earn an average $51,159 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.20%. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at Stockton State. 91% of students get financical aid.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,191. The student loan default rate is 5.70% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

#7

Seton Hall University

South Orange
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.09 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time.

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 369
Public Policy 135
Other Public Administration 17

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