Social Work master's degree programs in New Jersey
Compare 9 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in New Jersey
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Seton Hall UniversitySouth Orange · Debt not reported$68,8842Kean UniversityUnion · Debt not reported$66,9313Monmouth UniversityWest Long Branch · Debt not reported$66,6974Rutgers University-NewarkNewark · Debt not reported$66,4385Rutgers University-New BrunswickNew Brunswick · Debt not reported$66,4386Rutgers University-CamdenCamden · Debt not reported$66,4387Montclair State UniversityMontclair · Debt not reported$66,2598Ramapo College of New JerseyMahwah · Debt not reported$64,6209Stockton UniversityGalloway · Debt not reported$63,291
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 | Seton Hall University | South Orange | $68,884 | Not available |
| 2 | Kean University | Union | $66,931 | Not available |
| 3 | Monmouth University | West Long Branch | $66,697 | Not available |
| 4 | Rutgers University-Newark | Newark | $66,438 | Not available |
| 5 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | New Brunswick | $66,438 | Not available |
| 6 | Rutgers University-Camden | Camden | $66,438 | Not available |
| 7 | Montclair State University | Montclair | $66,259 | Not available |
| 8 | Ramapo College of New Jersey | Mahwah | $64,620 | Not available |
| 9 | Stockton University | Galloway | $63,291 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Social Work in New Jersey
What do Social Work master's degree graduates earn in New Jersey?
Across 9 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $66,438 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.
Which New Jersey colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Seton Hall University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.