by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Rutgers Newark ranks in comparison to other schools with social work programs.
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Rutgers Newark is in the top 10% of the country for social work. More specifically it was ranked #30 out of 419 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 20 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 30 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rutgers University - Newark handed out 88 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 108 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of social work students who receive their bachelor's degree at Rutgers Newark is $39,936. This is higher than $37,334, which is the national median for all social work bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Rutgers Newark, 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 Newark is $199 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Rutgers Newark was $1,054 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $441 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,674 | $32,436 |
| Fees | $2,912 | $2,912 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,391 | $1,391 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,060 | $15,060 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,372 | $4,372 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 88 social work majors earned their bachelor's degree from Rutgers Newark. Of these graduates, 16% were men and 84% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - Newark with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Rutgers Newark 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 Rutgers Newark Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's social work program at Rutgers Newark make a median salary of $54,225. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all social work graduates with a master's is $51,347.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Rutgers University - Newark.