by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools in New Jersey to determine which ones were the best for social work students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,095 master's degrees in social work to qualified students.
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Your choice of social work for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for social work students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Social Work Master's Degree Schools in New Jersey list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in social work.
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in social work has to look into Rutgers University - New Brunswick. Rutgers New Brunswick is a fairly large public university located in the small city of New Brunswick.More information about a master’s in social work from Rutgers University - New Brunswick
It's hard to beat Montclair State University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in social work. Montclair State is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Montclair.More information about a master’s in social work from Montclair State University
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in social work needs to check out Monmouth University. Located in the large suburb of West Long Branch, Monmouth is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in social work from Monmouth University
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in social work has to take a look at Seton Hall University. Seton Hall is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of South Orange.More information about a master’s in social work from Seton Hall University
Stockton State is a moderately-sized public university located in the medium-sized suburb of Galloway.More information about a master’s in social work from Stockton University
Ramapo College is a moderately-sized public college located in the large suburb of Mahwah.More information about a master’s in social work from Ramapo College of New Jersey
Located in the large suburb of Union, Kean is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in social work from Kean University
Explore all the Best Social Work Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 695 | 4,438 |
| Pennsylvania | 607 | 1,292 |
| Maryland | 363 | 683 |
| District of Columbia | 334 | 205 |
| Delaware | 151 | 67 |
One of 3 majors within the Social Work area of study, Social Work has other similar majors worth exploring.
