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Social Work in New Jersey

Social Work Schools in New Jersey

1,740 students earned Social Work degrees in New Jersey in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Social Work is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 407 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 1,030
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 22
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8

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: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 20.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 28.0%
  • White: 42.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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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 7 colleges in New Jersey that offer social work degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

717 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,675. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time.

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Monmouth University

West Long Branch
105 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
5,674 Total Students

An average student at Monmouth will pay a net price of $30,005. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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80 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,042 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it.

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78 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years. 82% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 34%.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 49%. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

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60 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,406. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Kean.

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Seton Hall University

South Orange
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. 95% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at Seton Hall.

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Social Work Careers in NJ

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Counselors 12% $56,970
Social Work Professors 6% $71,930

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Child Advocacy & Policy 32

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