by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Rutgers New Brunswick ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social work.
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Ranked at #5 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Rutgers New Brunswick is in the top 1% of the country for social work students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 83 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 67 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 705 students received their master’s degree in social work from Rutgers New Brunswick. This makes it the #4 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in social work in 2022, making the school the #10 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of social work students who receive their bachelor's degree at Rutgers New Brunswick is $39,936. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,334 for all social work bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Rutgers New Brunswick, social work students borrow a median amount of $22,537 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $18,722 for all social work majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the social work program at Rutgers New Brunswick is $199 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Rutgers New Brunswick paid an average of $1,054 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $441 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,674 | $32,436 |
| Fees | $3,565 | $3,565 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,391 | $1,391 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,715 | $14,715 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,372 | $4,372 |
Learn more about Rutgers New Brunswick tuition and fees.
Of the 83 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Social Work from Rutgers New Brunswick in 2021-2022, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Rutgers New Brunswick social work bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Rutgers New Brunswick Online Learning page.
Social Work majors graduating with a master's degree from Rutgers New Brunswick make a median salary of $54,225 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all social work graduates with a master's is $51,347.
For the most recent academic year available, 13% of social work master's degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 30 |
| Black or African American | 136 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 144 |
| White | 319 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 36 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.
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