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Social Work associate's degree programs in New Jersey

Compare 6 reporting programs using the same federal field and associate's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

6Programs reporting earnings

$40,064Median year-4 earnings

$12,458Median federal debt

4Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in New Jersey

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Brookdale Community CollegeLincroft · $12,458 federal debt$57,548 2Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester CampusSewell · $15,803 federal debt$49,880 3Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland CampusVineland · $15,803 federal debt$49,880 4Essex County CollegeNewark · Debt not reported$40,064 5Passaic County Community CollegePaterson · Debt not reported$39,907 6Camden County CollegeBlackwood · $9,219 federal debt$36,916

CAREER CONTEXT IN NJ

What related occupations pay in New Jersey

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

11-9151Social and Community Service Managers

State median wage: $95,290
Middle 50% wage range: $76,900–$122,220
State employment: 5,530
Projected growth: +7.2%
Annual openings: 18,500

10th–90th percentile: $62,510–$154,370

21-1021Child, Family, and School Social Workers

State median wage: $76,280
Middle 50% wage range: $59,530–$97,500
State employment: 7,360
Projected growth: +4.4%
Annual openings: 33,900

10th–90th percentile: $47,830–$109,420

21-1022Healthcare Social Workers

State median wage: $82,690
Middle 50% wage range: $68,090–$99,530
State employment: 4,310
Projected growth: +8.5%
Annual openings: 16,900

10th–90th percentile: $54,950–$118,300

25-1113Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $77,570
Middle 50% wage range: $67,570–$99,650
State employment: 450
Projected growth: +2.6%
Annual openings: 1,100

10th–90th percentile: $49,910–$155,850

21-1029Social Workers, All Other

State median wage: $76,640
Middle 50% wage range: $54,340–$96,520
State employment: 640
Projected growth: +2.3%
Annual openings: 5,800

10th–90th percentile: $42,710–$114,880

21-1023Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

State median wage: $66,590
Middle 50% wage range: $47,610–$84,700
State employment: 2,420
Projected growth: +10.3%
Annual openings: 12,500

10th–90th percentile: $45,180–$102,130

21-1013Marriage and Family Therapists

State median wage: $92,150
Middle 50% wage range: $74,070–$101,090
State employment: 4,040
Projected growth: +13.5%
Annual openings: 6,900

10th–90th percentile: $62,150–$110,990

21-1092Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists

State median wage: $80,280
Middle 50% wage range: $58,770–$105,120
State employment: 2,890
Projected growth: +3.0%
Annual openings: 7,900

10th–90th percentile: $52,210–$107,790

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in New Jersey; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Brookdale Community College	Lincroft	$57,548	$12,458
2	Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus	Sewell	$49,880	$15,803
3	Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus	Vineland	$49,880	$15,803
4	Essex County College	Newark	$40,064	Not available
5	Passaic County Community College	Paterson	$39,907	Not available
6	Camden County College	Blackwood	$36,916	$9,219

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Social Work in New Jersey

What do Social Work associate's degree graduates earn in New Jersey?

Across 6 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $40,064 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $12,458 among the 4 programs reporting federal debt.

Which New Jersey colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Brookdale Community College has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.