Best Social Work Schools in New Jersey

New Jersey has 10 colleges offering Social Work programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 732 recent graduates. Graduates in New Jersey earn $34,548 on average within two years — 10% above the national average of $31,424, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.

Schools in NJ

$34,548

NJ Avg. Earnings

$31,424

National Avg.

482

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Social Work in New Jersey

Public Schools (6)

$34,320

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (4)

$35,003

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $683 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Social Work Schools in New Jersey, Ranked by Earnings

Seton Hall University

South Orange, NJ · Private

$35,060

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $40,667

Graduates: 28

Acceptance: 78.9%

Centenary University

Hackettstown, NJ · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 96.7%

Monmouth University

West Long Branch, NJ · Private

$37,568

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $42,523

Graduates: 21

Acceptance: 89.5%

Stockton University

Galloway, NJ · Public

$35,060

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,950

Graduates: 67

Acceptance: 88.2%

Ramapo College of New Jersey

Mahwah, NJ · Public

$36,668

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $36,090

Graduates: 44

Acceptance: 73.2%

Rutgers University-Camden

Camden, NJ · Public

$33,755

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $35,836

Graduates: 160

Acceptance: 77.8%

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

New Brunswick, NJ · Public

$33,755

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $35,836

Graduates: 160

Acceptance: 65.3%

Rutgers University-Newark

Newark, NJ · Public

$33,755

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $35,836

Graduates: 160

Acceptance: 78.7%

Montclair State University

Montclair, NJ · Public

$32,925

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,711

Graduates: 66

Acceptance: 87.4%

#10

Georgian Court University

Lakewood, NJ · Private

$32,382

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,297

Graduates: 26

Acceptance: 70.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Social Work in New Jersey?

Seton Hall University ranks #1 for Social Work in New Jersey with median graduate earnings of $35,060 within two years of graduation. There are 10 schools offering Social Work programs in the state.

How much do Social Work graduates earn in New Jersey?

Social Work graduates in New Jersey earn an average of $34,548 within two years of graduation. This is 10% above the national average of $31,424 for this major.

What is the hardest Social Work school to get into in New Jersey?

Rutgers University-New Brunswick is the most selective Social Work program in New Jersey with an acceptance rate of 65.3%. The average acceptance rate across Social Work programs in the state is 80.6%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Social Work in New Jersey?

In New Jersey, private Social Work programs produce average earnings of $35,003 vs $34,320 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 6 public and 4 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in New Jersey

Computer Science $83,177 Computer Engineering $74,921 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $72,746 Civil Engineering $65,716 Management Information Systems and Services $64,659 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions $64,087 Engineering Science $60,936 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $59,291

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.