Social Work at Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 86 graduates a year
Rutgers University-Newark graduates in social work earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rutgers University-Newark Compares for Social Work
All 420 colleges reporting social work earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Providence College Providence, RI | $70,356 | $69,293 | #1 | — |
| 2 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $70,273 | $66,885 | #2 | $42,227 |
| 3 | La Sierra University Riverside, CA | $69,244 | $63,008 | #12 | $42,213 |
| 4 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $69,201 | $62,968 | #14 | $39,145 |
| 5 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $68,524 | $62,352 | #19 | $48,750 |
| 6 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $68,448 | $62,283 | #20 | $42,925 |
| 7 | Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | $67,458 | $62,047 | #21 | — |
| 8 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $67,393 | $61,323 | #26 | $44,906 |
| 9 | Iona University New Rochelle, NY | $66,417 | $63,215 | #10 | — |
| 10 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $66,349 | $63,151 | #11 | — |
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| 93 | Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN | $56,858 | $54,312 | #170 | $42,915 |
| 94 | Rutgers University-Camden Camden, NJ | $56,797 | $49,850 | #335 | $39,936 |
| 95 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $56,797 | $49,850 | #336 | $39,936 |
| 96 | Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ | $56,797 | $49,850 | #337 | $39,936 |
| 97 | University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK | $56,698 | $54,298 | #171 | $45,565 |
| 98 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $56,674 | $51,570 | #279 | $36,916 |
| 99 | Saint Edward's University Austin, TX | $56,637 | $57,583 | #71 | $34,200 |
Other Social Work Credentials at Rutgers University-Newark
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $54,225 | $66,438 | $41,000 |
Other Majors at Rutgers University-Newark by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rutgers University-Newark social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,936 one year after graduating and $56,797 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rutgers University-Newark rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Rutgers University-Newark ranks #96 by median pay four years after graduation, and #337 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Rutgers University-Newark worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,692.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.