by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Ramapo College ranks in comparison to other schools with social work programs.
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The bachelor's program at Ramapo College was ranked #130 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #6 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 83 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 113 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 115 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 130 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ramapo College of New Jersey handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 80 students received their master’s degree in social work from Ramapo College. This makes it the #118 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of social work students who receive their bachelor's degree at Ramapo College is $31,210. This is less than $37,334, which is the national median of all social work majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ramapo College, social work students borrow a median amount of $32,452 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $18,722 for all social work majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Ramapo College paid an average of $825 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $499 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,978 | $26,388 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,226 | $1,226 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,834 | $15,834 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,712 | $1,712 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 18% of social work bachelor's degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ramapo College of New Jersey with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Ramapo College does not offer an online option for its social work bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Ramapo College Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's social work program at Ramapo College make a median salary of $49,015. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $51,347.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 73 students earned a master's degree in social work from Ramapo College. About 88% of these graduates were women and the other 12% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ramapo College of New Jersey with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Ramapo College of New Jersey.
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