2023 Best Social Work Master's Degree Schools in New Jersey
Finding the Best Social Work Master's Degree School for You
Social Work is one of the most popular subjects to study in New Jersey. With 1,144 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 2nd out of all the majors we track in the state.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Best Social Work Master's Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. This report analyzed 7 schools in New Jersey to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in New Jersey
Check out the social work master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top New Jersey Schools for a Master's in Social Work
Our 2023 rankings named Rutgers University - New Brunswick the best school in New Jersey for social work students working on their master’s degree. Rutgers New Brunswick is a very large public school located in the small city of New Brunswick.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Ramapo College of New Jersey is a great place for social work students working on their master’s degree. Ramapo College is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Mahwah.
Out of the 7 schools in New Jersey that were part of this year’s ranking, Monmouth University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Monmouth is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of West Long Branch.
The excellent master’s degree programs at Montclair State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best social work schools in New Jersey. Located in the suburb of Montclair, Montclair State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Stockton University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in New Jersey list. Stockton State is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Galloway.
Seton Hall University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. Seton Hall is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of South Orange.
Kean University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree social work programs. Located in the suburb of Union, Kean is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Best Social Work Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Best Social Work Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New York | 4,606 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,357 |
| Maryland | 693 |
| District of Columbia | 205 |
| Delaware | 67 |
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Social Work Related Rankings by Major
One of 5 majors within the area of study, social work has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 13,571 |
| Public Policy | 3,737 |
| Human Services | 1,277 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 741 |
| Other Public Administration | 295 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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).
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