# Rutgers University-New Brunswick: Social Work (bachelor's)

New Brunswick, NJ. IPEDS 186380, CIP 44.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/rutgers-university-new-brunswick/majors/social-work

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $39,936
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $56,797 (U.S. median for this major: $51,748 across 419 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $26,579)
- Rank in NJ: 7 of 10 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NJ median for this major (10 colleges, $57,584): -$787
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,049

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.19 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $56,797 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NJ (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,343 | $68,477 | 3.4 years |
| 30-48k | $16,210 | $67,920 | 3.4 years |
| 48-75k | $18,282 | $76,602 | 3.8 years |
| 75-110k | $25,106 | $105,194 | 5.2 years |
| 110k+ | $35,016 | $146,717 | 7.3 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Social Work at NJ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seton Hall University | $63,559 | $25,721 | $31,446 | 70% |
| Centenary University | $62,373 | $20,476 | $20,503 | 56% |
| Monmouth University | $59,147 | $27,000 | $30,988 | 72% |
| Stockton University | $59,102 | $27,000 | $20,670 | 69% |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey | $58,371 | $24,491 | $18,173 | 70% |
| Rutgers University-Camden | $56,797 | $25,000 | $18,745 | 67% |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $56,797 | $25,000 | $24,406 | 84% |
| Rutgers University-Newark | $56,797 | $25,000 | $19,703 | 64% |
| Montclair State University | $51,646 | $25,000 | $15,566 | 65% |
| Georgian Court University | $48,365 | $23,000 | $19,285 | 54% |

## Careers
- Social worker (SOC 21-1021): median wage $66,540 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $76,280 NJ, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% by 2035
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage $100,570 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $95,290 NJ, $80,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (SOC 21-1092): median wage $79,370 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $80,280 NJ, $66,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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